Esports News
Updated: December 18
It's that time of year again when the most exciting event on the Mobile Legends esports calendar is approaching, beginning November 23! This time around, the epic battlegrounds of Malaysia and the Philippines will witness history unfold as the best teams across the globe clash in a fight for glory.
For 2023, the M5 World Championship is turning the tables with a massive tournament format shakeup. They are introducing a Wildcard stage, a prize pool increase from $800,000 to a whopping $900,000, and participation from new and returning countries into the fray! May the best team win.
Read on for our comprehensive MLBB M5 World Championship guide, covering the schedule, format, all 22 teams competing, and the current standings.
The fifth iteration of the M World Championship, organized by Moonton, comprises of several stages, beginning with the all-new Wildcard Stage. Held in Malaysia, teams will have a last-chance qualifier to secure their spot as a Wild Card team in the main tournament.
Take a look below to see our full breakdown of the M5 World Championship format.
Wildcard (November 23 - 25)
Crossover Match (November 26)
Group Stage (December 2 - 7)
Knockout Stage (December 9 - 17)
Twenty-two of the best teams will compete for the title of World Champion at the final major competition of the 2023 season, the M5 World Championship. Will Blacklist International be able to top their runner-up performance from last year and win the title?
Eight teams will compete in the Wildcard Stage for two rare slots in the main event. Fourteen qualified teams have already made it to the Group Stage following their respective performances in regional leagues like MPL PH S12, MPL ID S12, etc.
Keep reading to see all the teams competing, including their complete player rosters and the different regions they've qualified from.
Adding to the immense excitement of the event, the M5 World Championship will be split across two regions. Malaysia will be the primary host of the Wild Card stage, held at the Jio Space.
The Philippines plays host to the central portion of the tournament. The Group Stage and Knockout Stage will be hosted at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City, Metro Manila, with over 1,000 seating capacity.
Finally, the M5 World Championship Grand Finals will happen at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum venue. Tickets have unfortunately sold out, but don't worry! All games will be live-streamed in English across all Mobile Legends: Bang Bang official platforms.
For region-specific live streams, broadcasts will be available for Indonesia, the Middle East, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Turkey, and Portuguese-speaking regions.
The M5 World Championship officially kicked off on November 23 with the all-new Wildcard Stage, as Team Lilgun and Team SMG join the other 14 qualified teams for the main event.
Like the Wildcard Stage, all times for the Knockout Stage will be in PHT.
Standings | Team Name (s) | Prize Money |
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1st | AP.Bren | $300,000 |
2nd | ONIC Esports | $120,000 |
3rd | Blacklist International | $80,000 |
4th | Deus Vult | $55,000 |
5th - 6th | Geek Fam ID, See You Soon | $40,000 |
7th - 8th | Burmese Ghouls, Fire Flux Esports | $30,000 |
9th - 12th | Triple Esports, Team SMG, Team Flash, HomeBois | $20,000 |
13th - 16th | Bigetron Sons, RRQ Akira, Team Lilgun, TheOhioBrothers | $15,000 |
17th - 18th | Imperio, Niightmare Esports | $10,000 |
19th - 20th | Umbrella Squad, Team Falcons | $10,000 |
21st - 22nd | KeepBest Gaming, 4Merical | $10,000 |
That's everything we know about the Mobile Legends M5 World Championship, the biggest MLBB event on the calendar! Who will be crowned the world champions this time around? Only time will tell. We'll update this article frequently with results, schedule changes, and standings, so watch this space!
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