Mid Season Cup Returns to Riyadh for 2025 Esports World Cup

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) is set to make a thrilling return to Riyadh for the 2025 Esports World Cup, boasting an impressive $3 million prize pool. As part of the Esports World Cup's (EWC) expanding dedication to mobile esports, the MSC will also grace the 2026 tournament, promising continued excitement for fans and competitors alike.

The action kicks off with the Wildcard stage from July 10th to 13th during the EWC Festival. This stage provides a final opportunity for teams to secure their place in the main event. Following the Wildcard, the official MSC tournament will run from July 23rd to August 2nd, showcasing 16 of the world's elite Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams.

This year's tournament format remains consistent with a proven structure: a group stage with two double-elimination brackets, each comprising eight teams, followed by a single-elimination playoff featuring the top eight teams. Alongside the substantial prize pool, the tournament MVP will receive an additional $10,000 bonus.

Qualifiers are currently underway globally, with teams from prominent regions like MPL Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and LATAM competing fiercely for their spots. Meanwhile, champions from regions such as Cambodia, Türkiye, and Myanmar are either securing or nearing qualification.

The North America Challenger Tournament has concluded, with BloodThirstyKings earning their place in the competition. The MSC x EWC China Qualifier and the MSC Wildcard in July will finalize the tournament lineup.

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Last year's MSC concluded with an electrifying victory by Malaysia's Selangor Red Giants, who stunned the competition to claim the title. Their impeccable playoff performance culminated in a decisive win over Falcons AP.Bren, whose all-Filipino squad had dominated until the final match.

Who will emerge victorious this year? Download Mobile Legends: Bang Bang for free and stay updated by visiting the official X page for more information.