MCC Season 7 marks a turning point for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Continental Championships as renewed rivalries and fresh contenders reshape Eastern Europe and Central Asia’s (EECA) competitive landscape.
Eight of the region’s top Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams are battlin for the championship title and a coveted spot at the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) during the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC).
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With established giants evolving and new challengers entering the fray, this season signals a clear shift in competitive balance.
MCC Season 7 schedule and format explained
| MCC SEASON 7 SCHEDULE | DATES (2026) |
| Regular Season | April 10 to May 17 |
| Playoffs Stage 1 | May 30 to 31 |
| Playoffs Stage 2 -Lower Bracket Semi-Finals and Upper Bracket Final -Grand Final | June 6 to 7 |
The Regular Season runs from April 10 to May 17, 2026 across six weekends, featuring a Best-of-Three (BO3) format.
All eight teams compete for six available Playoff slots and a share of the US$40,000 prize pool.
The top two teams at the end of the Regular Season will advance directly into the Upper Bracket of Playoffs Stage 2. Teams finishing third to sixth will begin their playoff journey in Stage 1.
Playoffs Stage 1 takes place from May 30 to 31, where teams ranked third to sixth compete for the remaining Upper Bracket positions. The Upper Bracket’s first round will also be played on 31 May.
Playoffs Stage 2 is scheduled for June 6 to 7. The Lower Bracket Semi-Finals and Upper Bracket Final will be held on June 6, followed by the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final on June 7.
All playoff matches will be played in a Best-of-Five (BO5) format, except for the Grand Final, which will be a Best-of-Seven (BO7) showdown to crown the champion.
All teams competing in MCC Season 7
The following eight teams will define the MCC Season 7 battlefield:
- Aura Farmers
- Team Spirit
- CyberHero
- Team Yandex
- FORZE Esports
- Verso Time
- Magic
- Virtus.pro
Established titans return with renewed firepower
Defending champions Team Spirit enter MCC Season 7 chasing history, aiming to extend their unprecedented streak as the first MLBB Esports team to secure six consecutive league titles.
Their dominance has not been limited to regional play, with back-to-back top-four finishes at the M5 and M6 World Championships reinforcing their global pedigree.
This season, the squad strengthens further with the addition of jungler Zaur “zaur egoist” Magomadov, adding a new dimension to an already seasoned core.
Longtime rivals Virtus.pro stand as one of the biggest threats. The two-time runners-up made headlines internationally after winning the MSC at EWC 25 Wild Card on debut.
Now, with Maxim “Nagib” Dudich joining as roamer and Sergey “Marl” Finashev as jungler, Virtus.pro look revitalised in their pursuit of a long-awaited league title.
New challengers shake up the battlefield
MCC Season 7 also welcomes two new contenders that could disrupt the established hierarchy.
- Team Yandex, backed by one of the region’s largest technology organizations, enters the league with strong expectations.
- Aura Farmers secure their place through qualification from Team Spirit Academy Black, representing the growing strength of grassroots and academy systems within the region.
According to Ajay Jilka, Head of Esports for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Türkiye, and Western Europe at Moonton, the evolving competitive field reflects deeper ecosystem development.
He emphasised that the rise of academy-backed teams like Aura Farmers signals meaningful progress in talent cultivation, driven by community and third-party tournaments.
EECA continues to stand out as one of the most active MLBB esports ecosystems globally. In 2025 alone, more than US$400,000 in prize pools were distributed across third-party competitions, reinforcing a sustainable pipeline for emerging talent and elevating the region’s global competitiveness.
Beyond the regional title, MCC Season 7 carries significant international implications. Both the champion and runner-up will qualify to represent EECA at MSC during the EWC 2026, where a massive US$3 million prize pool awaits.
