Countries we have never seen before in previous Mobile Legends: Bang Bang international tournaments will now have the chance to play for the first time in the upcoming M5 Wildcard Tournament.
The announcement was made prior to the highly anticipated grand final of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2023 (MSC 2023) between ONIC Esports and Blacklist International.
These teams will compete against each other for a chance to secure a spot in the prestigious M5 World Championship, the pinnacle event of MLBB’s competitive scene.
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All regions competing at the M5 Wildcard Qualifier
This is the first time that Moonton is awarding one slot through a wildcard format.
The tournament will feature eight teams from various regions across the globe.
| TOURNAMENT | PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES | PLACE |
| MLBB Champions Battle | South Asia, Nepal, and Bangladesh | Champion |
| Mekong Qualifiers | Vietnam, Laos, Brunei, Thailand | Champion |
| MPL Malaysia Season 12 | Malaysia | Second place |
| Liga Latam | Latin America | Third place |
| MLBB Continental Championship | Eastern Europe and Central Asia | Second place |
| M5 World Championship National Wildcard Qualifier | Mongolia | Champion |
The two remaining regions will be announced.
The wild card will take place in November, a month before the M5 World Championship. There’s no announcement yet on whether the tournament will take place online or offline.
The M5 World Championship takes place in the Philippines in December.
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