Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has officially announced its plans for the future of its esports scene by laying out a clear road map for 2026.

The announcement was made at the M7 World Championship Grand Finals by Cloud Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of MOONTON Games, where he confirmed that the new plan introduces a five-region structure to bring players, teams, and fans around the world into one connected esports ecosystem.

Starting in 2026, MLBB Esports will operate under five main regions, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Europe Middle East and Africa, East Asia, and the Americas. The announcement also highlighted a new Championship Tour that will be introduced in the Americas, East Asia, and Southeast Asia to give rising teams more opportunities for international exposure.

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Tiger Xu, Global Head of MLBB Esports at MOONTON Games, said, “With this blueprint, we’re taking a long-term view of what MLBB Esports can be. Every community will have the chance to grow and develop its own identity while remaining connected to a larger ecosystem. This transition is as much about integration as it is about expansion. By bringing emerging regions into the fold, we ensure that every market plays a central role in the competitive landscape.”

As part of its expansion, Tiger Xu further confirmed that Türkiye will host the M8 World Championship Finals in January 2027. This will be the first time the M Series World Championship is held in Europe. For the European expansion, MOONTON Games also recently announced a partnership with Romania-based tournament organiser PGL to help grow the MLBB esports scene across European countries.

In the end, MLBB revealed that Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will take centre stage at the inaugural ENC 2026 as Faisal bin Homran, Chief Product Officer of the Esports World Cup Foundation, confirmed the MOBA title as the first game featured at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup.

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