Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Prepares for Women's Esports World Cup 2025

Following the thrilling conclusion of the 2024 Esports World Cup, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) is set to make a triumphant return to Riyadh in July 2025. Last year, Smart Omega Empress delivered a stunning upset by defeating the long-dominant Team Vitality in the Grand Final, ending their three-year, 24-tournament winning streak.

This year, the competition is poised to be even more intense, with 16 of the world's top all-women MLBB teams vying for supremacy and a record-breaking prize pool. The event, scheduled from July 15th to 19th, will commence with a double-elimination Group Stage involving all qualified teams.

The top eight teams will then progress to a single-elimination playoff bracket, where they'll battle for a share of the $550,000 prize pool, along with a $10,000 MVP bonus for the tournament's standout performer.

This year's qualifiers are more inclusive than ever, attracting top talent from nearly every region. Notable teams that have already secured their spots include DreamMax from the MWI 2025 LATAM Qualifiers, CFU Serendipity from Queen Legends Season 1, NAVI MY from the MYSG Qualifier, and Falcons Vega MENA from the Carry1st Africa Cup.

Additional slots will be filled through ongoing regional events such as BOG Season 1, Athena League, and Lady MVP Season 6, with other qualifiers from regions like China, North America, Mekong, Mongolia, and Türkiye set to conclude in the coming weeks.

MWI's return is a key component of the larger Esports World Cup 2025, which brings together elite clubs from various titles to compete in a unique cross-game format. As defending champions, Smart Omega Empress will face a formidable challenge from global contenders, making the outcome anything but certain.