The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Continental Championship (MCC) is back for Season 5, bringing more competitive gameplay than ever before. This season, MCC introduces the Brave Draft—a global ban drafting system designed to enhance strategic gameplay—and a new best-of-three (BO3) format for the Regular Season.
Elevating Competitive Gameplay
The Brave Draft will prevent teams from picking the same hero twice in a match series, encouraging players to adapt to new strategies and team compositions. MCC is the first MLBB league leading to a major international tournament to implement this global ban system, fostering a distinctive playstyle unique to the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region. Fans can look forward to greater hero diversity and thrilling MLBB esports action, where each game will be different from the last.
New BO3 Format for Regular Season
The Regular Season will transition to a BO3 format, mirroring the structure of the MLBB Professional League (MPL) in powerhouse regions like the Philippines and Indonesia. Unlike the former best-of-two (BO2) format, the BO3 format eliminates the possibility of a match draw, making every game even more critical. With the introduction of a potential third game in each match, teams now have the opportunity to stage dramatic comebacks and even reverse sweep opponents.
Season Schedule and Prize Pool
Kicking off on 5 April, the Regular Season will see the region’s top eight teams vie for two direct slots in the Playoffs, each looking to claim the championship title and the lion’s share of the USD 40,000 prize pool. The Regular Season will run from 5 April to 11 May, offering fans five weekends of high-intensity MLBB esports action. The top two teams at the end of the Regular Season will secure direct qualification to the Playoffs, while the other six teams will compete in the Play-Ins. Held on 17 and 18 May, the Play-Ins will follow a King of the Hill format, with teams that place higher during the Regular Season given an advantage. The season will culminate in the Playoffs from 30 May to 1 June, where all eight teams will challenge for the title and the USD 40,000 prize pool.
EECA Teams Competing for Glory
MCC Season 5 builds on the region’s best international performance after reigning champions, Team Spirit, secured a top-four finish at the M6 World Championship (M6). This marked their second consecutive top-four finish at the M Series, MLBB’s flagship international tournament, solidifying their place as one of the world’s best MLBB teams. MCC Season 4 runners-up, Insilio, also delivered a strong showing by reaching the M6 Wild Card Finals, but narrowly missed qualifying for the M6 Main Stage.
Wesley Liu, EECA Esports Market Lead at MOONTON Games, said: “The Brave Draft and BO3 format are game-changers that will push EECA teams to evolve and sharpen their strategic thinking. These changes are critical in refining key skills like decision-making and resilience, which are essential for success at international tournaments like the MLBB Mid Season Cup and M Series. With these changes, we’re building a stronger foundation for EECA teams to compete shine on the world stage!”
Competing Teams
The following teams will compete in MCC Season 5:
- CyberHero
- Sibe Team
- Forze Esports
- Team Spirit
- Insilio
- Verso Time
- OMBRA Esports
- Virtus.pro
For the first time in MCC history, all qualified teams are professional esports organizations. This milestone reflects MCC’s increasing prominence as a key platform in the region’s esports, drawing top-tier teams dedicated to competing at the highest level. As EECA continues to rise as a powerhouse in MLBB esports, MCC Season 5 promises to be its most competitive yet. All eyes will be on the eventual champions to echo the success of EECA teams on the global stage.
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