Boostgate Esports and Team Zone Punch Tickets to Main Event After Historic M7 Wildcard Stage

The road to the M7 World Championship Swiss Stage is officially set, and it came with amazing matches in the M7 Wildcard Stage to commence the start of the main event. Boostgate Esports and Team Zone emerged from the Wildcard Stage as the final two teams to complete the 16-squad lineup, capping off a record-breaking opening chapter for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s biggest tournament of the year.

Held in Jakarta, the M7 Wild Card Stage wasn’t just a qualifier—it was a statement. The event recorded a staggering 447,251 peak concurrent viewers, making it the most-watched Wild Card stage in M Series history and setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be the largest M Series yet. The surge in viewership highlights the growing global appetite for MLBB competition. With Southeast Asia—particularly Indonesia and the Philippines—continuing to serve as the beating heart of the scene.

Underdogs Rise as History is Made in M7 Wildcard Stage

Boostgate Esports’ qualification was nothing short of a Cinderella story. Making their international debut, the squad shocked fans and analysts alike by eliminating Virtus Pro in a dramatic 3–2 series during the Wild Card Finals. The previously undefeated favorites were pushed to the brink by a fearless Boostgate lineup that thrived under pressure, feeding off the energy of the Jakarta crowd.

With the arena firmly behind them, Boostgate closed out the series and cemented their place in M7 lore. Their run proved once again that in MLBB esports, reputations mean little once the draft begins and the games go live.

Team Zone’s Flawless Wild Card Campaign

Joining them in the Swiss Stage is Team Zone, the youngest team in the tournament and arguably its most disciplined. Team Zone stormed through the Wild Card without dropping a single series, showcasing a level of composure rarely seen from a self-made roster on the international stage.

Their finals clash against Guangzhou Gaming delivered one of the most intense series of the Wild Card, as Team Zone clawed back from a 0–2 deficit to complete a reverse sweep. The comeback not only sealed their qualification but also underlined the squad’s mental resilience—an invaluable asset heading into the unforgiving Swiss Stage format.

Swiss Stage Begins with High-Stakes Matchups

Starting 10 January, all 16 qualified teams will enter the Swiss Stage, where every match carries elimination weight. Teams must secure three wins to advance to the Knockout Stage, while three losses will end their M7 journey.

The opening rounds are stacked with marquee matchups. Team Liquid Philippines begins its pursuit of the elusive Golden Road, while domestic rivalries and regional clashes promise explosive starts across the board. Fresh off their Wild Card momentum, Boostgate Esports and Team Zone face immediate tests against established powerhouses, with nothing to lose and everything to prove.

Indonesia Back at the Center of the M Series

M7 also marks the return of the M Series to Indonesia for the first time since M4, placing Jakarta back at the center of the global MLBB spotlight. With a newly introduced Opening Ceremony and fan-focused events lined up throughout the tournament, M7 aims to be more than just a championship—it’s a celebration of MLBB esports on its home turf.

If the Wild Card Stage is any indication, the M7 World Championship is poised to deliver one of the most competitive and memorable chapters in MLBB history. Maybe another MLBB history will be written if Team Liquid PH wins the tournament, achieving themselves the mythical golden road