The participants from MPL Philippines for the M7 World Championship are set. Here's what you need to know about the latest edition of the biggest MLBB tournament, which will take place in Indonesia.
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M7 World Championship is shaping up to be the biggest esports event to kick off 2026. With its return to Jakarta, Indonesia, the seventh edition of the M-Series promises elite competition, passionate fans, and a USD 1,000,000 prize pool.
Where will it take place?
M7 will unfold in Jakarta, Indonesia, from January 3 to 25, 2026.
The Swiss Stage and Knockout Stage Round 1 will be held at MPL Arena XO Hall, while the Knockout Stage 2 and Grand Finals move to the Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan, GBK.
For fans attending live, early bird tickets with 20% discounts will be available from November 2–30 at id-mpl.com/m7
When will it take place?
The competition spans three key phases:
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Wild Card (Jan 3–6): Eight teams battle for one remaining main event slot.
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Swiss Stage (Jan 10–17): 16 teams play five rounds; three wins secure advancement, three losses mean elimination.
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Knockout Stage & Grand Finals (Jan 18–25): The final eight teams enter double elimination, culminating in a best-of-seven Grand Final.
Who are the participants?
M7 will feature the world’s best MLBB teams across 16 slots:
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🇵🇭 MPL Philippines – Team Liquid PH, Aurora Gaming
- 🇮🇩 MPL Indonesia – ONIC Esports, Bigetron by Vitality
- 🇲🇾 MPL Malaysia – Selangor Red Giants OG Esports, CG Esports
- 🇸🇬 MPL Singapore – EVIL
- 🇲🇲 MSL Myanmar – Falcon Esports
- 🇸🇦 MPL MENA – Team Falcons
- 🇰🇭 MPL Cambodia – CFU Gaming
- 🇹🇷 MTC Türkiye – Aurora Türkiye
- 🇨🇳 China Qualifier – YBINGAME
- 🌎 MPL LATAM – Influence Rage
- 🌏 MCC Season 5 – Team Spirit
What is the format?
After the Wild Card phase, 16 teams play the Swiss Stage (best-of-three matches). The top eight teams advance to the Knockout Stage, which starts with best-of-three and transitions to best-of-five. The Grand Finals will be a best-of-seven showdown for the world title.
What is the prize pool?
The M7 World Championship offers a USD 1,000,000 total prize pool:
- Champion – $320,000
- Runner-up – $150,000
- Third place – $90,000
What else is happening?
The M7 Carnival will run from January 23–25 at Stadion Madya GBK, featuring watch parties, live performances, meet-and-greets, and the M7 Talent Show—a creative showcase for fans and cosplayers celebrating the MLBB community spirit.
Who is the team to beat?
All eyes are on the Philippines, the undisputed powerhouse of MLBB esports, having won five of the last six world titles—courtesy of Bren Esports/AP.Bren (M2, M5), Blacklist International (M3), ECHO Philippines (M4), and Fnatic ONIC Philippines (M6).
With Team Liquid PH and Aurora Gaming leading the country’s charge in M7, the Philippines once again enters as the team to beat on the world stage.
[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]