Moonton Confirms Slot Allocation for M7 World Championship in Jakarta

Moonton Confirms Slot Allocation for M7 World Championship in Jakarta

JAKARTA — Moonton Games has unveiled the regional slot distribution for the upcoming M7 World Championship, set to take place in Indonesia this January.

The global tournament will feature 22 of the best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang teams battling for a USD 1 million prize pool. Fourteen squads will qualify directly through their respective regions, while eight more will enter the wildcard stage to compete for the final two main stage slots.

Direct invites for MPL powerhouses and regional champions

Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia will each receive two slots, reserved for the finalists of their MPL seasons. Champions from Myanmar, China, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Türkiye, Latin America, Singapore, and Cambodia will also book direct entries.

The wildcard stage will feature the second-best teams from China, EECA, MENA, and Türkiye, along with champions from qualifiers in Vietnam, the Mekong region, Mongolia, and Japan.

This marks a significant comeback for Japan, which last appeared in the M-Series at M2 in 2021. Vietnam also secures its own qualifying slot, mirroring the format used in the recently concluded MSC 2025.

Indonesia set for historic return as hosts

“Indonesia has always been at the heart of MLBB. At every local and international tournament, we feel the burning energy and passion of our Indonesian fans. Bringing the M Series back to Jakarta will make this edition its biggest and most spectacular yet,” said Tiger Xu, Global Head of MLBB Esports at Moonton Games.

He added: “The M7 is more than just an MLBB world championship — it’s a celebration of Indonesia. It shines a spotlight on the country’s culture and sporting spirit, while sharing the passion of its fans with the world.”

The country, prior to M7, has hosted the world championship once in 2022, as the M4 World Championship graced Jakarta’s Tennis Indoor Senayan.

Indonesia, which won the inaugural M-Series in 2019 through EVOS Esports’ 4-3 triumph over archrivals RRQ Hoshi, has not reclaimed the crown since. The Philippines has since dominated the global stage, producing the last five world champions.

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