Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Returns to Esports World Cup 2025

Following the apparent success of the Esports World Cup 2024, several publishers have announced the return of their flagship titles for the 2025 edition. Garena's Free Fire was an early confirmation, and now Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) has joined the roster.

The 2024 World Cup featured two MLBB competitions: 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 win 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 appear to be returning. However, a notable trend is the absence of truly major championship events. The inclusion of MLBB's mid-season cup, for example, might suggest the Esports World Cup is viewed as a supplementary event rather than the primary focus. This is a double-edged sword: it avoids overshadowing established leagues, but it also risks being perceived as secondary to the main competitive scene.

Despite this, fans of the participating games will undoubtedly welcome their return to this prestigious tournament. If this news has piqued your interest in MLBB, check out our tier list of top-tier characters!