Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Returns for Esports World Cup in 2025

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Returns to the Esports World Cup 2025

Following the apparent success of the Esports World Cup 2024, several game publishers have announced their return for the 2025 edition. Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the latest to join the lineup, confirming its participation after Garena's Free Fire.

The 2024 tournament featured two Mobile Legends: Bang Bang events: the MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women's Invitational. Teams from around the globe competed in Riyadh. Selangor Red Giants emerged victorious in the MSC, while Smart Omega Empress defeated Team Vitality (holders of a 25-game winning streak since 2021) to claim the Women's Invitational title.

A Strong Showing, But Is It Enough?

Most games from the 2024 Esports World Cup are returning in 2025. However, a noticeable trend is the absence of truly major championship events. The inclusion of the MLBB Mid-Season Cup, for instance, suggests the Esports World Cup might be viewed as a supplementary event rather than the primary competition.

This has a double-edged effect. It's positive in that it avoids overshadowing established leagues, but negative as it might be seen as secondary to the main MLBB tournaments.

Regardless, fans of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will be delighted by its return. For those intrigued and wanting to learn more, check out our Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tier list to discover the top-tier characters!