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MOONTON’s popular MOBA, Mobile Legends, is on the verge of hosting the Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2025. Collaborating with the Esports World Cup, the title will feature two events on the grand stage. With the announcement of both the Mobile Legends Mid Season Cup (MSC) and the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI), the 2025 esports year is going to see a massive hike.
The event will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From July 10, 2025, the event will commence, with teams competing for glory. Following the esports roadmap for MLBB in 2025, the event will be one of a kind, featuring a larger prize pool and a revamped system. MOONTON, Esports World Cup Foundation, and Hero Esports are jointly organizing the event.
Mobile Legends Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2025: Schedule and Format
The initial phase of the event will be the Wild Card, taking place between July 10th – 13th. Eight teams will be drawn into two groups. The top two teams will advance to the cross-group Semi-Finals, which are the Wildcard Playoffs. Four teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket, and the Grand Finals will be a BO5. Now, the winner will qualify for the Group Stage.
The group stage was previously BO2 single-round-robin, but now it is BO3 double-elimination format. The BO3 structure ensures that progression is earned through consistent and decisive performances. 16 groups will be divided into two groups of eight teams each, while the top four from each group will advance to the Knockout Stage.
The Knockout Stage will start on the 30th of July and will run till the 2nd of August 2025. The teams will play in a single-elimination bracket, and the matches will take place in a BO5 format, and the Grand Final will be BO7. As per the updated system of the league, the latest structure introduces unpredictable matchups that will challenge players to face the unknown.
Prize Pool
The title has recently announced a revamped prize pool of $3,000,000. There are some other changes as well, such as the inclusion of a third-party match and a new draw system. This proves the game’s commitment to the esports scene. This high-stakes competition will make sure that each participant receives a high return.
| Team Ranking | Prize Pool |
|---|---|
| The Champion | $1,000,000 |
| Runner-up | $500,000 |
| 3rd | $250,000 |
| 4th | $150,000 |
| 5th-8th | $100,000 |
| 9th-12th | $66,000 |
| 13th-16th | $50,000 |
| 17th | $41,000 |
| 18th-19th | $35,000 |
| 20th-21st | $32,500 |
| 22nd-23rd | $30,000 |
Apart from the prize pool, there are other rewards as well, such as the MVP. The awards will be announced later.
Participating Teams
The event will feature a total of 23 teams, among which there are Group Stage teams and Wild Card teams.
Group Stage
- ONIC
- RRQ Hoshi
- Team Liquid PH
- ONIC Philippines
- SRG.OG
- HomeBois
- Team Flash
- CFU Gaming
- Ultra Legends
- Corinthians
- Team Spirit
- Aurora Türkiye
- S8UL Esports
- Mythic Seal
- TBD
Wildcard
- Team Falcons
- INFLUENCE RAGE
- Virtus.pro
- Legion Esports
- Niightmare Esports
- ZETA DIVISION
- The MongolZ
- TBD
Where to watch the Mobile Legends MSC 2025
The event is not only about fighting matches; rather, it goes beyond just gameplay and mechanics. Teams will be tested through several scenarios, and unpredictability, preparation, decision-making, and adaptability under pressure. Fans will get to witness the thrilling matches throughout the event.
Now, as the event is taking place offline, there will be a grand venue to witness the event in person. Besides, the official social handles like Facebook and YouTube will stream the event live.
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