Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to return for Esports World Cup in 2025

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Returns to Esports World Cup 2025

The Esports World Cup 2024 proved a significant success, prompting numerous publishers to confirm their games' return for the 2025 edition. Following Garena's Free Fire announcement, Moonton has confirmed the return of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).

The 2024 tournament showcased two MLBB events: the MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women's Invitational. Teams from around the globe competed in Riyadh, with Selangor Red Giants winning the MSC gold and Smart Omega Empress defeating Team Vitality (holders of a 25-game winning streak since 2021) in the Women's Invitational.

A Strong Showing, But Is It Enough?

While most games from the 2024 Esports World Cup are returning, a notable trend emerges: the absence of truly major championship events. The inclusion of the MLBB Mid-Season Cup, rather than a main championship event, suggests the Esports World Cup might be perceived as a secondary competition. This is a double-edged sword; it avoids overshadowing existing leagues, but it could also diminish the EWC's overall prestige.

Despite this, fans will undoubtedly welcome the return of numerous familiar titles to this high-profile tournament. If this news piques your interest in MLBB, check out our Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tier list to discover the top-tier characters!