Updated on August 20, 3:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Improved relevancy.
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup is MLBB’s biggest regional tournament, where top teams from Southeast Asia battle it out.
The Philippines currently has the most championship titles which they earned in 2018, 2021, and 2022, followed by Indonesia in 2019 and 2023, Thailand in 2017, and Malaysia in 2024.
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The tournament was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but was brought back the year after utilizing an online tournament format.
Non-MPL regions are also included in the tournament. Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, and other regions in Southeast Asia have at least one qualified team in previous MSC tournaments. Thailand’s IDONOTSLEEP surprised by bagging the championship in 2017.
Here is the list of all the MSC winners from 2017 to 2024.
Full list of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang MSC winners
| EVENT | TEAM | PRIZE POOL |
| MSC 2017 | IDONOTSLEEP (Thailand) | US$100,000 |
| MSC 2018 | Aether Main (Philippines) | US$100,000 |
| MSC 2019 | ONIC Esports (Indonesia) | US$120,000 |
| MSC 2021 | Execration (Philippines) | US$150,000 |
| MSC 2022 | RSG PH (Philippines) | US$300,000 |
| MSC 2023 | ONIC Esports (Indonesia) | US$300,000 |
| MSC 2024 | Selangor Red Giants (Malaysia) | US$3,000,000 |
IDONOTSLEEP wins inaugural MSC tournament
IDONOTSLEEP MSC 2017 roster
- Chaiyakrit “Framezy” Buangern
- Naruebet “Izy” Janjaroen
- Ampzy
- Azy
- May
The MLBB Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) burst onto the scene in 2017, marking the debut of Moonton’s first official MLBB Major tournament. Jakarta, Indonesia, became the battleground as eight fierce teams clashed for supremacy.
IDONOTSLEEP from Thailand emerged as the first-ever MSC winners, defeating Salty Salad in a 3-0 sweep in the grand finals.
Aether Main puts Philippines on the map after winning MSC 2018
Aether Main MSC 2018 roster
- Renz “Pein” Reyes
- Carlito “Ribo” Jr.
- Yuji “Yuji” Aizawa
- Jeniel “YellyHaze” Bata-Anon
- Ralph “Coco” Sampang
In 2018, the MSC returned to Jakarta, Indonesia. Aether Main dominated the All-Filipino grand finals, delivering a crushing 3-0 sweep against their compatriots, Digital Devils Pro.
With their flawless performance, Aether Main seized the first-ever championship for the Philippines, igniting the country’s dominance in the esports scene.
ONIC Esports takes Indonesia to the top in MSC 2019
ONIC Esports MSC 2019 roster
- Maxhill “Antimage” Leonardo
- Muhammad “Udil” Ardiansyah
- Lu “Sasa” Khai Bean
- Adriand “Drian” Wong
- Teguh “Psychoo” Firdaus
ONIC Esports secured the MSC 2019 title in Manila with a dominant 3-0 sweep over Louvre Esports, capping off a near-perfect tournament run.
This team commonly known as the ONIC Kage’s showcased impeccable chemistry in the entire tournament. This allowed them to run over teams like Burmese Ghouls, WAWA Gaming, and former champions, IDNS.
The win earned them the lion’s share of the $120,000 prize pool, with Sasa taking home the MVP award.
Execration defeats rival to claim MSC 2021 crown
Execration MSC 2021 roster
- Renz “Renzio” Cadua
- Kiel “Kielvj” Cruzem
- Patrick “E2MAX” Caidic
- Grant “Kelra” Pillas
- Joshua “Ch4knu” Mangilog
In 2021, the MSC witnessed an epic all-Filipino Grand Final as Blacklist International clashed with Execration.
Execration rose to the occasion, fending off Blacklist’s famed Ultimate Bonding Experience strategy *(UBE strat) to dethrone their rivals and claim the title of the new kings of Southeast Asia.
This victory marked the Philippines’ second MSC Championship, solidifying their dominance in the region.
RSG PH delivers third MSC title to Philippines
RSG PH MSC 2022 roster
- Nathanael “Nathzz” Estrologo
- Jonard “Demonkite” Caranto
- Arvie “Aqua” Antonio
- Eman “EMANN” Sangco
- Dylan “Light” Catipon
In 2022, MSC roared back to life with a live tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
RSG Philippines delivered a stunning 4-0 sweep against RRQ Hoshi, securing the championship and adding a third MSC title to the Philippines.
The event showcased RSG’s solid objective-centered approach and Brian “Coach Panda” Lim’s genius drafting, securing power picks Esmeralda and Karrie for their sidelaners.
ONIC Esports becomes first two-time MSC winners in 2023
ONIC Esports MSC 2023 roster
- Muhammad “Butsss” Sanubari
- Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol
- Gilang “SANZ”
- Calvin “CW” Winata
- Nicky “Kiboy” Pontonuwu
Moonton shook up the competitive scene by announcing that MSC 2023 would include teams from North America, Turkey, and MENA, expanding the tournament’s global reach beyond Southeast Asia.
Indonesia’s ONIC Esports made history by becoming the first team to become two-time MSC winners, defeating Blacklist International 4-2 in an intense grand final.
The Yellow Hedgehogs showcased their mastery of the objective-centered meta, with Kiboy being the center of the Indonesian’s lethal attack. His crucial crowd control using heroes like Franco and his signature Chou anchored the team versus a solid Blacklist team.
Selangor Red Giants gives Malaysia first international title in MSC 2024
Selangor Red Giants MSC 2024 roster
- Mark “Kramm” Rusiana
- Muhammad Haqqullah “Sekys” Ahmad Shahrul Zaman
- Hazziq “Stormie” Rizwan
- John “Innocent” Banal
- Muhammad “Yums” Suhairi
In a historic victory, the Selangor Red Giants clinched the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup 2024, toppling reigning M5 world champions Falcons AP.Bren with a 4-3 win in a thrilling best-of-seven final.
This triumph marks the first time a Malaysian team has secured an international Mobile Legends championship.
Muhammad Haqqullah “Sekysss” Ahmad Shahrul Zaman, delivered an MVP-worthy performance in the series, leading his squad to a $1,000,000 prize and cementing their place in esports history.
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