Moonton has officially announced the teams and tournament format for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M7 World Championship, confirming the full field of competing squads and the bracket structure for the biggest MLBB event of 2026.
The announcement was reported by Dot Esports on 9 April 2026, detailing regional representation from across Southeast Asia, East Asia, and beyond.
The M7 Field: Teams and Regional Breakdown
The M7 World Championship features 22 teams competing for a USD 1,000,000 prize pool. Southeast Asia holds the strongest representation, with confirmed qualified teams including ONIC (Indonesia), Alter Ego (Indonesia), Team Liquid PH (Philippines), Aurora Gaming PH (Philippines), Selangor Red Giants (Malaysia), and CG Esports (Malaysia). A further 8 teams compete in a qualifying round for the remaining bracket slots.
SEA Region Teams to Watch
The Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia enter M7 as the regions with the most M-Series championship pedigree. MPL Philippines teams have reached multiple M-Series grand finals, while Indonesian squads — particularly teams from the MPL ID circuit — have dominated recent international play. Malaysian representatives from MPL MY have shown consistent growth across M5 and M6, and the M7 format gives them a genuine path to the knockout stage.
Full team rosters and the complete list of all qualified teams will be published on the official MLBB esports channels as regional qualifiers conclude.
M6 Context
At M6 in 2025, the championship was claimed by an Indonesian representative, continuing the dominance of the MPL ID region at the world stage. M7 will see teams from all major regions aiming to dethrone the defending champion and claim the title that carries the largest prestige in mobile MOBA esports.
Tournament Format
The M7 World Championship follows the group stage into double-elimination bracket structure that has defined recent M-Series events. Teams are seeded into groups based on regional performance and tournament seed, with the top finishers from each group advancing to the playoff bracket.
Double elimination means teams that drop a series in the upper bracket get a second chance via the lower bracket before elimination — a format that has historically produced upsets and extended runs from lower-seeded SEA teams. The grand final is expected to follow a best-of-seven format.
Specific group assignments, seedings, and match schedule will be confirmed once all regional qualification is finalised.
Prize Pool and What It Means for SEA Teams
The confirmed M7 prize pool is USD 1,000,000 — a 25% increase from M6’s USD 800,000. Moonton has confirmed the 22-team format with 14 teams directly seeded and 8 competing in the qualifying stage. In-app purchases available — pricing varies by region.
For SEA teams, a deep M7 run carries significant financial and career weight. MLBB remains the dominant mobile esport in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia by viewership and player base, and an M-Series championship remains the peak achievement for any team operating in the region.
What Comes Next
Moonton is expected to release the full event schedule, group draws, and broadcast details in the weeks leading up to M7. Fans in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines should follow the official MLBB Esports social channels for real-time updates on team announcements and match timings.
With group stage play set to precede the knockout rounds, the road to M7 champion starts the moment the bracket drops.
