MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals: Teams, Prize Pool, and More

The MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals is the big closing act of the Esports World Cup 2026 for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. After four intense days of competition, the stage in Paris is set for one final clash between Natus Vincere and Team Vitality, with both history and serious money on the line.

MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals: Date, time, and venue

The main event of the MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals takes place on July 18, with the grand final starting at 05:30 PM local time in Paris. The series will be played in a Best-of-7 (Bo7) format, which means up to seven games to decide the champion.

All of this action is happening at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, a big venue that’s expected to host a loud crowd of MLBB fans.

Before the Grand Finals, there’s also the third-place match at 02:30 PM, so the whole afternoon is basically MLBB back-to-back.

MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals: Finalist teams and lineups

The MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals brings together two very different stories: the defending champions trying to keep their crown, and a lower-bracket comeback team trying to steal it.

Natus Vincere lineup:

• Ayanami
• Keishi
• Rain
• Rianne
• Meraaay

Team Vitality lineup:

• Fumi
• Vival
• Cinny
• Chell
• Vivian

Team Vitality had a dominant run again this year. They went through the group stage and knockout stage with convincing wins, including a key quarterfinal against their home rivals Falcons Vega.

Natus Vincere’s story is the complete opposite. They were in Group B with Vitality, but lost their first group game to Galaxy Phoenix 2–0 and dropped into the lower bracket early. There, they faced Falcon Daisies, who smashed the opening game in under 16 minutes. It honestly looked doomed at that point, but NAVI pulled off a reverse sweep across two very tough games and stayed alive in the Knockout Stage. That game is what pushed them into the MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals against tournament favorites Team Vitality.

TEAM VITALITY RESMI MENJADI GRAND FINALIS MWI AT EWC26!

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MWI at EWC26
Paris Expo Porte De Versailles
GROUP STAGE | 14 - 16 JULI 2026
KNOCKOUT STAGE | 16 - 18 JULI 2026
GRAND FINALS | 18 JULI 2026

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Third-place match: Galaxy Phoenix vs Geltek Cyber Team

Before the grand final, the battle for third place will see Galaxy Phoenix facing Geltek Cyber Team in a Best-of-5 (Bo5) series.

Both teams have shown they belong near the top, and this match decides who walks away with a podium finish and the bronze medal. It might not be the title, but a third-place result at MWI 2026 is still a huge achievement for any roster and their org.

MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals prize pool and rewards

The MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals is not just about bragging rights. The tournament carries a $525,000 USD total prize pool, split among the top teams along with EWC Club Points that matter for overall club rankings.

Here’s how the main rewards look:

• 1st Place: $150,000 USD + 1,000 EWC Club Points
• 2nd Place: $90,000 USD + 750 EWC Club Points
• 3rd Place: $50,000 USD + 500 EWC Club Points

On top of that, the MVP of the tournament receives $25,000 USD. For the players, that’s a big personal bonus. For the clubs, those EWC points are crucial to staying high in the Esports World Cup standings, so every game in the Grand Finals and third-place match has real impact.

Well, the MLBB MWI 2026 Grand Finals is basically the perfect clash of styles and stories. Team Vitality want to defend their championship and prove their flawless campaign last year wasn’t a one-time thing. Natus Vincere come in as the team that nearly got knocked out early but refused to give up, surviving group drama and lower-bracket pressure.

With a Bo7 format, a packed Paris venue, $150,000 on the line for the champion, and a lower-bracket comeback team trying to dethrone a super strong favorite, this Grand Finals has pretty much everything a Mobile Legends fan could want.