Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) continues to solidify its position as one of the most popular mobile games in the world, not only for casual players but also as a premier esports title. With a strong presence in Southeast Asia and China, Moonton has been dedicated to expanding competitive opportunities in the region. Today, they announced a brand-new tournament that aims to bring together the best teams from around the globe.
MLBB Announces the MLBB Super Cup Invitational
Through its official social media channels, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang announced the Super Cup Invitational, a prestigious tournament that will be held permanently in China. This tournament will feature eight of the world’s top teams, with four teams receiving direct invitations and four teams qualifying through a China-exclusive Closed Qualifier.
Invited Teams
Moonton has confirmed the four invited teams that will compete in the MLBB Super Cup Invitational:
- Team Spirit (CIS)
- Aurora Turkiye (Turkey)
- EVOS (Indonesia)
- Alpha7 Esports (LATAM)
Source: Liquipedia
Meanwhile, the China Closed Qualifier has also extended direct invitations to four Chinese teams:
- DFYG
- YBinGame
- KeepBest Gaming
- Radiance Legend Gaming
Source: Liquipedia
Tournament Format
The MLBB Super Cup Invitational will follow a traditional tournament format:
- Group Stage:
- The eight teams will be split into two groups.
- Invited teams will form one group, while the qualified teams will form the other.
- Round-robin format with Best-of-3 (BO3) matches.
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the Playoffs.
- Playoffs:
- Single-elimination bracket.
- All matches will be Best-of-5 (BO5).
- Grand Final will be Best-of-7 (BO7).
Tournament Schedule and Prize Pool
The MLBB Super Cup Invitational will take place from April 24 to May 4. The tournament will feature a prize pool of $137,678.
With the addition of the MLBB Super Cup Invitational, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang continues to expand its global competitive scene, especially within China. This tournament will showcase some of the best talent in the world and further solidify MLBB’s reputation as a top-tier esports title.
Fans should keep a close eye on Team Spirit, EVOS, and Alpha7 Esports, as these powerhouse teams will be looking to dominate the tournament. As the event approaches, it will be exciting to see which Chinese teams emerge from the Closed Qualifiers to challenge the international contenders.