"Mid Season Cup Returns to Riyadh for 2025 Esports World Cup"

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) is back in full force for the 2025 Esports World Cup, set to take place once again in Riyadh. With a massive $3 million prize pool up for grabs, the competition promises to be fiercer than ever. As part of the Esports World Cup’s ongoing expansion into mobile gaming, the MSC will also return for the 2026 edition—solidifying its place on the global esports stage.

Kicking off the action is the Wildcard stage, scheduled from July 10th to 13th during the EWC Festival. This crucial qualifier gives hopeful teams one last opportunity to secure their spot in the main event. Following that, the official MSC tournament will run from July 23rd to August 2nd, showcasing 16 elite MLBB squads from around the world.

This year’s format remains tried and true: a group stage featuring two double-elimination brackets with eight teams each, leading into a single-elimination playoff for the final eight contenders. In addition to the substantial prize pool, the tournament MVP will walk away with a $10,000 bonus—an extra incentive for standout performances.

Regional qualifiers are already heating up across the globe. Top-tier teams from MPL Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and LATAM are locked in intense battles for qualification, while champions from Cambodia, Türkiye, and Myanmar have either secured or are closing in on their spots.

In North America, the Challenger Tournament has concluded, with BloodThirstyKings earning their place in the bracket. Meanwhile, the MSC x EWC China Qualifier and the upcoming MSC Wildcard event in July will finalize the remaining team placements.

Last year's MSC delivered unforgettable moments, none more thrilling than Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants' stunning victory. They stormed through the playoffs and defeated Falcons AP.Bren in a decisive final match, breaking the dominance of the all-Filipino squad who had controlled much of the tournament.

Who will rise to claim the championship this year? Be sure to download Mobile Legends: Bang Bang for free and jump into the action. For real-time updates and event details, follow the official X page.

Here are some exclusive redeemable [ttpp] codes for Mobile Legends Bang Bang to help you gear up with free in-game items!