MLBB Goes Global: M8 World Championship Headed to Türkiye, Wild Card Set for Thailand

In a landmark announcement during the M7 World Championship Grand Finals, MOONTON Games confirmed that the M8 World Championship will be hosted in Türkiye, marking the first time the iconic M Series tournament will take place in Europe. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports is officially entering a new era.

The expansion doesn’t stop there. The M8 Wild Card event will debut in Thailand for the very first time. Together, the two announcements signal MLBB esports’ biggest geographic leap yet, as the world’s most popular mobile esports continues its push toward true global dominance.

A Historic First for the M Series in Europe

Türkiye’s selection as host of the M8 World Championship represents a major milestone for the MLBB competitive ecosystem. For the first time since the M Series began, Europe will take center stage as the battleground for the world’s best MLBB teams.

The decision underscores MOONTON Games’ commitment to expanding the esport’s footprint beyond its traditional strongholds in Southeast Asia. With Istanbul set to host the climactic finale, M8 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and globally inclusive editions in the tournament’s history.

Meanwhile, Thailand’s role as host of the M8 Wild Card event further strengthens Southeast Asia’s status as the heartland of MLBB esports. The Wild Card will give emerging regions a crucial pathway into the main event, while also delivering Thailand its first-ever M Series tournament.

MLBB’s 10-Year Journey Hits a New Peak

The announcement came during a celebratory moment for the MLBB community, as MOONTON Games marked the game’s 10th anniversary at the M7 World Championship.

MOONTON Games CEO Cloud Zhang took to the stage to reflect on the title’s meteoric rise over the past decade, thanking fans and partners worldwide for helping MLBB grow into one of the biggest esports in the world.

From humble beginnings to sold-out arenas and record-breaking livestream numbers, MLBB has become a cornerstone of the global mobile esports scene. According to Zhang, the game continues to reach new heights in player engagement and international impact, with even bigger ambitions lined up for the years ahead.

MLBB Joins the Asian Games and Returns to EWC

Beyond M8, MOONTON Games also revealed a series of major competitive milestones for MLBB esports in 2026.

MLBB will officially join the Esports category at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, further cementing its legitimacy on the global sporting stage. The title will also make its third appearance at the Esports World Cup (EWC), continuing its presence among the world’s premier multi-title esports events.

Together, these announcements position MLBB alongside the most internationally recognized competitive titles, reinforcing its status as a flagship esport in the mobile gaming space.

A Grand Finals Stage Set for a Classic

The future-focused announcements were paired with present-day drama, as Aurora Gaming PH from the Philippines and Alter Ego Esports from Indonesia earned their places on the M7 Grand Finals stage.

With two Southeast Asian powerhouses clashing for the world title, fans were treated to the ultimate showdown between rival regions that have long defined MLBB esports at the highest level.

As the M7 World Championship reached its conclusion, MOONTON Games also teased broader esports and content plans across five major regions, signaling that even more structural growth and international expansion are on the way.

The Road to M8 Begins Now

With Türkiye hosting the M8 World Championship, Thailand debuting as a Wild Card venue, and MLBB heading to the Asian Games and EWC once again, the future of MLBB esports has never looked brighter—or more global.

The M Series is officially crossing continents. And for MLBB fans worldwide, the road to M8 just became a whole lot more exciting.