The M7 MLBB World Championship is underway in Jakarta, Indonesia, featuring 16 teams competing for a $1 million prize pool and the chance to become the new world champions.
The biggest event in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports has arrived. The M7 MLBB World Championship kicked off on January 3, 2026, and will run until January 25, showcasing the best teams from around the globe competing for glory and a massive $1 million prize pool. With defending champions ONIC PH having lost their local league, the throne is wide open for a new champion to emerge.
M7 MLBB World Championship Format and Stages
The M7 MLBB World Championship is divided into three main stages, each held at different venues in Jakarta, Indonesia:
Wild Card Stage (January 3-6, 2026)
Eight teams competed in the Wild Card Stage, split into two groups. The top two teams from each group advanced to a Crossover Match to determine the final two spots in the Swiss Stage.
Group A Results:
- Team Zone dominated with three wins, advancing directly.
- Boostgate Esports finished second with two wins and one loss.
Group B Results:
- Virtus Pro won all three matches.
- Guangzhou Gaming secured second place with two wins.
In the Crossover Matches, Team Zone defeated Guangzhou Gaming 3-2, while Boostgate Esports beat Virtus Pro 3-2, earning their spots in the Swiss Stage.
Swiss Stage (January 10-17, 2026)
The Swiss Stage features 16 teams battling for eight spots in the Knockout Stage. Matches are held at the XO Hall, MPL Arena.
Round 1 Results (January 10):
- ONIC vs Boostgate Esports
- Black Sentence Esports vs CFU Gaming
- Team Zone vs Yangon Galacticos
- DianFengYaoGuai vs Team Falcons
- Evil vs Team Spirit
- Selangor Red Giants vs CG Esports
- Aurora Gaming PH vs Team Liquid PH
- Alter Ego vs Aurora Gaming
Winners advance to Round 2 High, while losers drop to Round 2 Low. The Swiss format continues through multiple rounds, with winners eventually securing Knockout Stage spots and losers being eliminated.
Knockout Stage (January 18, 21-25, 2026)
The final eight teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket at the Tennis Indoor Stadium, Senayan. The winner will claim the M7 World Championship title and take home $320,000.
M7 MLBB World Championship Prize Pool Breakdown
The total prize pool of $1 million is distributed as follows:
- 1st Place: $320,000
- 2nd Place: $150,000
- 3rd Place: $90,000
- 4th Place: $60,000
- 5th-6th Place: $50,000 each
- 7th-8th Place: $40,000 each
- 9th-11th Place: $20,000 each
- 12th-14th Place: $16,000 each
- 15th-16th Place: $13,500 each
- 17th-18th Place: $12,000 each
- 19th-22nd Place: $9,000 each
Participating Teams in Swiss Stage
Here are the 16 teams competing in the Swiss Stage:
- Indonesia: ONIC, Alter Ego
- Philippines: Team Liquid PH, Aurora Gaming PH
- Malaysia: Selangor Red Giants, CG Esports
- Singapore: Evil
- Cambodia: CFU Gaming
- Saudi Arabia: Team Falcons
- Myanmar: Yangon Galacticos
- CIS: Team Spirit
- Turkey: Aurora Gaming, Boostgate Esports
- Chile: Black Sentence Esports
- China: DianFengYaoGuai
- Mongolia: Team Zone
Where to Watch
Fans can watch the M7 MLBB World Championship live on the official MLBB Esports YouTube channel, which offers an English broadcast along with multiple language streams. Chinese viewers can tune in via Bilibili.
All in all, with fierce competition and high stakes, the M7 MLBB World Championship promises to deliver unforgettable moments as the best teams in the world battle for supremacy.