The Mobile Legends M5 World Championship 2023 will incorporate a Wild Card format into its competition, alongside the existing Group and Knockout stages. As it commemorates its fifth year, the M Series embarks on a fresh phase, implementing an enhanced tournament model to elevate the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports scene.
New Wild Card format to empower the global Mobile Legends esports ecosystem
It is the first occasion that the esteemed M-series of the international MOBA tournament incorporates this format, which encompasses both well-established and developing regions. This decision aims to strengthen the worldwide esports community by providing additional avenues for interregional communication and promoting inclusivity.
The list of confirmed regions for the Wild Card includes:
| Regions | Slot Allocation |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 1 – Runner-up from MPL Malaysia |
| MEKONG | 1 – Champion of M5 MEKONG Qualifier |
| Latin America | 1 – Third placement from LIGA LATAM |
| South Asia | 1 – Winner from MLBB Champions Battle |
| EECA | 1 – Runner-up from MLBB Continental Championships |
| Mongolia | 1 – M5 World Championship National Wild Card Qualifier Mongolia |
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
The regions which are invited or will be participating directly are:
| Regions | Slot Allocation |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 2 – Champion and Runner-up from MPL Philippines |
| Indonesia | 2 – Champion and Runner-up from MPL Indonesia |
| Latin America | 2 – Champion and Runner-up from LIGA LATAM |
| Malaysia | 1 – MPL Malaysia Champion |
| Singapore | 1 – MPL Singapore Champion |
| Cambodia | 1 – MPL Cambodia Champion |
| Myanmar | 1 – M5 Myanmar Qualifier Champion |
| North America | 1 – North America Challenger Tournament Champion |
| Türkiye | 1 – MLBB Türkiye Championship Champion |
| MENA | 1 – MPL Middle East & North Africa Champion |
| EECA | 1 – Champion from MLBB Continental Championships |
In November, the Wild Card event will take place in a distinct country, featuring eight regions. Subsequently, the Group and Knockout Stages will be held in the Philippines in December. The victorious team in the M5 Championship will be awarded the majority portion of the prize pool, amounting to $900,000.
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