Get ready for the thrilling M5 World Championship! This year’s Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament is set to take place in the Philippines, making it the first time an M-series event will be hosted in the country. With a fresh tournament format, new and returning regions, and the inclusion of M5 Wild Card qualifiers, the stakes are higher than ever. Sixteen qualified teams will battle it out for the coveted title of the best MLBB team in the world and a prize pool of US$900,000. Find out the schedule, format, qualified teams, and where to watch all the action in this comprehensive guide. It’s time to witness the intense competition unfold!
M5 World Championship Schedule
Group Stage Schedule and Results
The M5 World Championship, the biggest and most prestigious Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament in the world, will be held in the Philippines for the first time. The tournament features a fresh tournament format, with participation from new and returning regions. It also includes the M5 Wild Card qualifiers, where Malaysia’s Team SMG and Mongolia’s Team Lilgun secured two slots for the main event.
Sixteen qualified teams from different regions will compete in the Group Stage. The teams are divided into four groups, and they will compete in a single-round-robin format, playing best-of-three matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Knockout Stage, while the bottom teams will be eliminated from the competition.
The Group Stage schedule and results are as follows:
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December 2 (Saturday):
- ONIC Esports vs. Bigetron Sons (2-0)
- Fire Flux Esports vs. Team SMG (2-0)
- Geek Fam vs. HomeBois (0-2)
- ONIC Esports vs. Burmese Ghouls (2-0)
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December 3 (Sunday):
- Deus Vult vs. TheOhioBrothers (2-1)
- Burmese Ghouls vs. Team Flash (1-2)
- See You Soon vs. Bigetron Sons (2-0)
- Blacklist International vs. RRQ Akira (2-0)
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December 4 (Monday):
- See You Soon vs. Triple Esports (2-0)
- Team Flash vs. Team Lilgun (1-2)
- TheOhioBrothers vs. Geek Fam (0-2)
- Blacklist International vs. Team SMG (2-1)
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December 5 (Tuesday):
- Burmese Ghouls vs. Team Lilgun (2-0)
- Fire Flux Esports vs. RRQ Akira (1-2)
- Geek Fam vs. Deus Vult (2-1)
- ONIC Esports vs. Triple Esports (2-0)
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December 6 (Wednesday):
- RRQ Akira vs. Team SMG (1-2)
- HomeBois vs. Deus Vult (1-2)
- ONIC Esports vs. See You Soon (2-0)
- AP Bren vs. Team Flash (2-0)
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December 7 (Thursday):
- Triple Esports vs. Bigetron Sons (2-1)
- AP Bren vs. Team Lilgun (2-0)
- TheOhioBrothers vs. HomeBois (2-1)
- Fire Flux Esports vs. Blacklist International (2-0)
Knockout Stage Schedule and Results
In the Knockout Stage, the top eight teams from the Group Stage will battle it out in a double-elimination bracket. All matches in this stage will be best-of-five, except for the grand final, which will be a best-of-seven.
The Knockout Stage schedule is as follows:
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December 9 (Saturday):
- Upper bracket quarterfinal: Fire Flux Esports vs. Deus Vult (1-3)
- Upper bracket quarterfinal: ONIC Esports vs. Blacklist International (3-2)
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December 10 (Sunday):
- Upper bracket quarterfinal: AP Bren vs. See You Soon (3-1)
- Upper bracket quarterfinal: Burmese Ghouls vs. Geek Fam (2-3)
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December 11 (Monday):
- Lower bracket first round: Fire Flux Esports vs. Blacklist International (1-3)
- Lower bracket first round: See You Soon vs. Burmese Ghouls (3-0)
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December 12 (Tuesday):
- Upper bracket semifinal: Deus Vult vs. ONIC Esports (0-3)
- Upper bracket semifinal: AP Bren vs. Geek Fam (3-1)
The Knockout Stage will continue from December 15 to December 17, and the schedule for the remaining matches will be updated.
M5 World Championship Format
Group Stage Format
The Group Stage of the M5 World Championship features 16 qualified teams divided into four groups. The teams compete in a single-round-robin format, where they play best-of-three matches against each other. The top two teams from each group advance to the Knockout Stage, while the bottom teams are eliminated from the competition.
Knockout Stage Format
The Knockout Stage of the M5 World Championship features the top eight teams from the Group Stage. The teams compete in a double-elimination bracket, where they face off against each other in best-of-five matches. The grand final is a best-of-seven match.
M5 World Championship Teams
The M5 World Championship features 16 qualified teams from different regions. The following teams have qualified for the tournament:
- MPL PH Season 12: AP Bren, Blacklist International
- MPL ID Season 12: ONIC Esports, Geek Fam
- MPL SG Season 6: Team Flash
- MPL MY Season 12: HomeBois
- MPL KH Autumn 2023: See You Soon
- MPL MENA Fall 2023: Triple Esports
- LIGA LATAM 2023: RRQ Akira
- Bigetron Sons
- MLBB Continental Championships Season 2: Deus Vult
- MTC Turkiye Championship Season 2: Fire Flux
- M5 Myanmar Qualifier: Burmese Ghouls
- NACT Fall 2023: TheOhioBrothers
- M5 Wild Card: Team SMG, Team Lilgun
These teams will compete for the US$900,000 prize pool and the title of the best MLBB team in the world.
Where to Watch the M5 World Championship
The M5 World Championship will be streamed live on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s official platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Fans can tune in to these platforms to catch all the exciting matches and cheer for their favorite teams.
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With the comprehensive schedule, format, teams, and streaming platforms, you can now stay updated and fully enjoy the M5 World Championship. Tune in and witness the intense battles between the best MLBB teams from around the world as they compete for glory. Good luck to all the participating teams!
