Japan and Vietnam join Mobile Legends: Bang Bang MSC 2025 line-up

Taking place in July, the 2025 Mid-Season Cup will see Japan make its long-awaited return to international Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports after four years. Meanwhile, Vietnam will also make its debut at the event. 

The Mid-Season Cup is set to return to the Esports World Cup (EWC) for the second time, with MOONTON officially revealing the slot allocation for the competition.

Both Japan and Vietnam will compete in the Wild Card stage alongside six others for a spot in the EWC x MSC 2025 Main Stage. The Wildcard winner will then battle against 15 invited teams for the trophy.

Check out the full slot distribution for both the Main Stage and Wild Card below:

Taking place in July, exact dates for EWC x MSC 2025 are yet to be announced by the Esports World Cup Foundation. However, just like the previous year, all matches will be streamed live on MLBB’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.

Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, MSC was the most-watched EWC event in 2024, peaking at over 2.3m viewers during the Falcons AP.Bren vs Selangor Red Giants Grand Final.

The Wild Card stage, on the other hand, generated a peak concurrent viewership of 373,000, according to Esports Charts.

Mike Chu, Head of Regional Esports at MOONTON Games, commented on the news: “The addition of new regions in EWC x MSC 2025 highlights our commitment to fostering an inclusive MLBB esports ecosystem. By enhancing the tournament’s global reach, we are providing a platform for esports talent from around the world to compete at the highest level.

“This expansion not only increases the competitive level on display, it also celebrates the diverse passion that drives the MLBB esports community. We’re excited to team up with the EWC for its second edition—to showcase how two esports giants celebrate spirited competition together.”