Moonton has officially revealed the slot distribution for the highly anticipated MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2025. This year’s competition will feature an impressive lineup of 23 teams vying for the coveted title. Although specific event dates have not yet been disclosed, it is expected to take place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during July and August. This tournament is a prominent fixture within the Esports World Cup 2025, which celebrates a range of competitive gaming events.
In the previous MSC, the same number of teams participated, with the Selangor Red Giants from Malaysia emerging as the champions. The last tournament boasted a prize pool of $3 million, and while organizers have not yet confirmed the prize money for the 2025 cup, excitement is building around potential increases.
MLBB MSC 2025 Slot Distribution Overview
The tournament structure begins with the Wildcard Stage, where eight teams will compete. The top-performing team from this stage will earn a spot in the main event. Meanwhile, 15 teams have already secured their places through various regional qualifications. The distribution of slots is as follows:
Main Stage Slots
- MPL Philippines Season 15 – 2 teams
- MPL Malaysia Season 15 – 2 teams
- MPL Singapore Season 9 – 1 team
- MPL Cambodia Season 8 – 1 team
- MPL MENA Season 7 – 1 team
- MPL LATAM Season 3 – 1 team
- MCC Season 5 – 1 team
- MTC Season 5 – 1 team
- NACT Spring – 1 team
- MSL Myanmar Season 1 – 1 team
- China Qualifier – 1 team
Wildcard Stage Slots
- MPL MENA Season 7 – 1 team
- MPL LATAM Season 3 – 1 team
- MCC Season 5 – 1 team
- VMC Spring – 1 team
- M Challenge Cup Season 5 – 1 team
- Japan Qualifier – 1 team
- Mongolian Qualifier – 1 team
- China Qualifier – 1 team
The MPL Indonesia Season 15 has commenced, starting on March 7, 2025, and is set to conclude on June 15. The leading two teams from this tournament will qualify directly for the MSC 2025 main stage. Similarly, the MPL Philippines Season 15 has kicked off and will end on June 1, offering two crucial spots for the main cup.
Moreover, the MPL Malaysia Season 15 is scheduled from April 19 to May 25, 2025, with its top two teams advancing to the MSC 2025. Each of the MPL Singapore and MPL Cambodia will contribute one qualifying team as well.
Additionally, winners from the MPL MENA Season 7, MPL LATAM Season 3, MCC Season 5, and the China Qualifier will secure their positions in the main stage, while the respective runners-up will have the opportunity to compete in the Wildcard Stage.
Stay tuned for more updates as the MSC 2025 draws nearer!