MOONTON Games has formally announced the draw for the Wild Card Group Draw for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, aka MLBB Mid Season Cup/MSC 2026, setting up for the first-ever appearance of the international event in Europe. The international competition will take place in Paris, France, as part of the 2026 Esports World Cup.
MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026: Road to the Main Stage Begins
The MSC 2026 at EWC will consist of 25 teams from around the world and will be the largest tournament in history. 10 teams will first compete in the Wild Card to win the last spot in the Main Stage. This year, the wild card feature 10 teams.
The initial stage will split teams into two categories, using an elimination-style format. Some of the participants worth mentioning include Team Falcons MENA and The MongolZ, both of whom have previously fallen flat in their respective Wild Card attempts in MSC 2025 and are out for redemption in the current season.
Others include some emerging competitors, like King of Gamers Club, who have come into the tournament riding high on the back of their win at MLBB Super League Thailand Season 1.
Group A
- FUT ESPORTS
- KING OF GAMERS CLUB
- ALPHA7 NORTH
- THE MONGOLZ
- VICTORY SONG GAMERS
Group B
- NIIGHTMARE ESPORTS
- SUNSET RAVENS
- THE HUNS ESPORTS
- VERSO TIME
- TEAM FALCONS MENA
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Tournament Format
After the Wild Card phase, it will be followed by the Main Phase, where only the last 16 teams will battle for the title.
The Main Stage draw will be conducted immediately after the Wild Card concludes, finalizing the championship bracket for the tournament.
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