Esports isn’t just about the competition — it’s also about the stories that inspire millions of players around the world. This year, MOONTON Games and realme are doubling down on that idea with the return of the MLBB Media Championship and the debut of the M7 Awards for Best Media — two initiatives designed to celebrate the creators, journalists, and storytellers who bring Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) to life.
A Bigger Stage for Media at the M7 World Championship
The M7 World Championship marks the largest M Series tournament yet, running from January 3 to 25 as it returns to Indonesia — a country that has long served as the beating heart of MLBB esports. With MPL Indonesia consistently topping 100 million Hours Watched and MLBB closing 2024 as the most-watched mobile esports title globally, the stakes — and audience — have never been higher.
By placing media directly alongside the competition, MOONTON Games is giving journalists and content creators unprecedented access to the competitive environment, storytelling opportunities, and the technology powering the M7 experience.
#LetTheWorldSeeUs — Media at the Center of Esports Storytelling
Under the banner #LetTheWorldSeeUs, the MLBB Media Championship invites participating media teams to dive deeper into the strategies, rivalries, and human stories unfolding behind the arena lights.
The initiative offers hands-on experiences with MLBB Esports operations while highlighting how coverage — from articles to video features — connects the global community. As MOONTON notes, esports thrives because its stories travel faster and further than any individual match.
Powered by realme: Innovation Meets Competition
realme joins as a key partner, showcasing how hardware innovation complements competitive excellence. With the realme 15 Pro named the Official Gaming Phone of M7, participating media teams will gain access to its esports-oriented features — demonstrating how smartphones continue to redefine high-level mobile play.
This collaboration not only strengthens esports infrastructure but also unites realme’s tech-forward audience with MLBB’s passionate global fanbase.
Media Compete in the MLBB Arena
Up to eight onsite media teams will face off through elimination rounds and grand finals during the M7 Knockout Stage. The tournament’s winning team will walk away with realme devices and a share of 270,000 Diamonds, claiming bragging rights as the latest MLBB Media Championship champions — following in the footsteps of last year’s winners, WTM Today.
Honoring the Best Voices: M7 Awards for Best Media
The newly announced M7 Awards for Best Media recognize outstanding journalism and storytelling that elevate MLBB Esports. With realme as supporting partner, the program introduces three categories:
Trendspotter Award by realme
Honors the most engaging and trend-setting coverage around M7 and the MLBB community.
Best in Esports Business Journalism Award by realme
Celebrates impactful stories exploring partnerships, market growth, innovation, and ecosystem development.
Outstanding Feature Award by realme
Rewards exceptional long-form storytelling — from deep-dive features to character-driven narratives throughout the M7 season.
Winners will receive certificates, 50,000 Diamonds, and a new realme smartphone — tools designed to empower even more ambitious coverage moving forward.
Why Storytelling Matters More Than Ever
Esports isn’t built on matches alone — it grows through the perspectives, interviews, documentaries, and analyses created by the media. These voices connect fans across regions, highlight unsung heroes, and preserve defining moments in competitive history.
By investing in the MLBB Media Championship and M7 Awards for Best Media, MOONTON Games and realme are championing the journalists who shape the legacy of MLBB and inspire the next generation of fans.
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