SM Supermalls partners with MPL-PH for Season 9 playoffs

SM Supermalls partners with MPL-PH for Season 9 playoffs

MANILA, 20 April – SM Supermalls has joined the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League – Philippines as one of its esports partners, allowing fans to enjoy an immersive viewing experience at select SM theaters around the country. This is the first time SM Cinema has broadcasted a mobile esports event.

From April 28th till the finals, the retail behemoth will show the Season 9 Playoffs in its SM cinemas (May 1st). Each day’s ticket is only Php 170.00, which includes complimentary popcorn and MLBB giveaways. Ticket sales are available through SM Cinema’s official website, the SM Cinema app, and the SM Cinema ticket booths.

Below is a list of SM Cinemas that are participating:

SM City San Lazaro
SM City Manila
SM City Sta. Mesa
SM City Taytay
SM City Masinag
SM City BF Parañaque
SM City Sucat
SM City Bicutan

.“We are thrilled to join MOONTON Games to provide our customers and fans a viewing experience like no other. This is our way to help bring together MPL-PH fans and gamers alike as we further witness the strength of the Philippines in mobile gaming,” said Joaquin L. San Agustin, Senior Vice President for Marketing, SM Supermalls

“MOONTON Games is honored to welcome SM Supermalls as one of our partners in bringing the best viewing experience for our fans. We hope our fans can enjoy watching the action-packed MPL-PH Season 9 playoffs and championship on a much bigger screen with friends and fellow gamers, as we slowly but surely and safely transition our online tournaments to offline events,” said Lee Viloria, Esports Business Development Head, MPL Philippines

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the MPL-PH Season 9’s official telco partner, will also be the internet provider for the playoffs and championships. It is PLDT, Inc.’s wholly-owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary. PLDT, Inc. is the Philippines’ largest and only integrated telecommunications firm.

Through its commercial brands Smart and TNT, Smart reaches 96 percent of the country’s population with its combined 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G network, providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content to over 71.2 million Filipinos (as of December 2021). Under the Smart World brand, Smart also provides satellite communication services.

Official tech partner Samsung has joined Paymaya as an official sponsor this year. Secretlab, Gilette, Everest Appliances, and J&T have also joined the official esports partners roster.

Learn more about the Philippines’ Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League. Visit the official social media outlets listed below: