The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang MSC 2025 (Mid Season Cup) has emphatically rewritten the history books for the Esports World Cup, demolishing the event’s previous viewership records.
According to data released by Esports Charts, the MSC at EWC 25 achieved a staggering 3,067,670 Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV), making it the most-watched tournament in the history of the EWC.
This edition also set new benchmarks across all MSC-specific metrics, logging 50,318,603 Hours Watched (HW) and 599,626 Average Concurrent Viewers (ACV). This unprecedented success underscores the sustained global appeal of MLBB Esports and confirms MSC’s status as a flagship EWC event.
Through MSC 2025 at EWC, Moonton Games is setting a new standard for competitive excellence
MLBB redefined global competitive standards by hosting the most expansive and competitive MSC ever at EWC 25.
The landmark edition brought together a record 16 participating regions—the largest in MSC history—uniting both established legends and emerging challengers to ignite fresh rivalries. Highlights included the long-awaited international return of Japan, represented by ZETA Division, after a five-year absence.
Additionally, Wild Card champions Virtus.pro impressed, having fought their way through the MLBB Continental Championships Season 5 Qualifiers to secure the final Main Stage slot. Their underdog story perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the expanded MSC, demonstrating how rising regions are proving themselves worthy contenders and actively shaping the future of competitive esports.
“The MSC at EWC 25 established a new standard for the series and the international esports calendar,” commented Artyom Odintsov, Co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts. “Surpassing three million peak viewers, it secured its place as the third most popular esports event globally this year. Notably, the viewership contribution from TikTok for MLBB continues its upward trajectory, with its share for MSC at EWC 25 increasing by 16 percent this year.”
“Crucially, the tournament is the top-performing event in EWC history. This clearly signals MLBB Esports’ expanding global footprint and its ability to captivate broader international audiences. This achievement is not just a win for the title itself, but a major validation of the MSC–EWC partnership as a definitive blueprint for top-tier, cross-series competition,” he added.
This historic tournament also ushered in a new level of competitive intensity, pushing the world’s elite MLBB teams to their absolute limits. Reflecting the evolution of the competition, the MSC at EWC 25 introduced a Third Place Match, employed a significantly reworked format, and established a steeper route to the Grand Finals.
Tiger Xu, Global Head of Esports at Moonton Games, stated, “This iteration of the MSC is the culmination of years spent nurturing our ecosystem. For all of us at Moonton Games, it powerfully reflects how far the scene has progressed.”
“MLBB Esports has become a platform where athletes genuinely possess the power to alter history. Over the years, we’ve watched our athletes surpass all expectations and continuously push the boundaries of what is achievable. That is the true strength of a global esports ecosystem—one that actively shapes the future of the sport,” he added.
A historic year for MLBB at EWC 25
Operating under the theme “One Game, Two Champions,” MLBB commanded the spotlight at EWC 2025. By hosting two major international tournaments—the MSC and the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI)—MLBB championed the talent and diversity within its global esports community.
Complementing the success of the MSC, MLBB continues its pioneering role in women’s esports on the world stage, continually rewriting the industry narrative through the MWI. According to Esports Charts, Team Vitality’s (VIT) Grand Finals victory in the MWI at EWC 25 recorded 468,976 PCV, making it the most-watched women’s tournament of 2025.
In 2024, MWI was the sole women’s tournament at the inaugural EWC. This year, it returned as the event’s largest women’s competition, boasting a record-breaking 16-team lineup (up from 12) and qualifiers spanning 57 regions (up from 46).
The MWI this year also celebrated the debut of Saudi Arabia’s first women’s esports athletes at the EWC—Lyrx, Lunar, and Livin from Twisted Minds Orchid. These milestones firmly establish MWI’s role as a beacon of inclusivity, representation, and diversity in the industry.
“MLBB remains a foundational pillar of the global esports ecosystem, boasting one of the largest and most passionate mobile communities worldwide,” said Faisal Bin Homran, Chief Product Officer at the Esports World Cup Foundation.
“Mobile gaming is inherently accessible and inclusive, drawing players from every background into competition, fueling unforgettable experiences, and powering the exponential growth of esports globally,” he added.
From amateur grassroots to the professional circuit, MLBB provides athletes from all walks of life with a pathway to the international stage, supported by a deep tournament infrastructure and record-shattering viewership. Esports Charts recognized MLBB as the most-watched mobile esports title of 2024, underscoring its continuous ascent as a dominant force in global esports.
