Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) has returned to the annual Esports World Cup (EWC), taking the centre stage this time with more participating regions and an expanded competitive structure under its globalisation and five-region overhaul strategy. With a combined USD 3,500,000 prize pool and an expanded slate of qualification pathways, MLBB at EWC 26.
MLBB Returns to Esports World Cup 2026
The MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) at EWC26 will feature 16 of the world's top MLBB teams, earning their places through an increasingly robust international qualification system spanning major professional leagues and regional championships.
In line with MLBB's five-region overhaul strategy, MSC at EWC26 will feature its biggest Wild Card to date, with 10 teams, including those from Western Europe. This expansion strengthens the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), alongside SEA (Southeast Asia), AMER (Americas), EECA (Eastern Europe and Central Asia), and EA (East Asia), further reinforcing MLBB's globally integrated competitive structure. The MSC at EWC26 Main Stage will welcome India, marking another important step in broadening regional participation on the world stage.
Meanwhile, the MLBB Women's Invitational (MWI) returns in EWC26 with the introduction of the MWI 2026 Western Europe Qualifier, further reinforcing MLBB's broader global expansion strategy and commitment to advancing inclusivity and expanding regional representation in women's esports. MWI at EWC26 starts from 13 to 17 July, and will feature 16 teams.
1 Indian team will compete in MLBB Mid Season Cup at the Esports World Cup 2026
India also received an invite for the MLBB Mid Season Cup at the Esports World Cup 2026. The team will be selected from the MOBA Legends 5v5 where we have seen prominent names like Godlike Esports, S8UL, and Revenant XSpark. However, the qualification tournament is yet to be revealed.
