The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) is set to make history once again at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC), with MOONTON Games officially expanding the tournament to a record-breaking 16 teams. This year’s edition, running from July 15 to 19, will be the largest and most inclusive in MWI history—welcoming new regions and offering one of the biggest prize pools in women’s esports.
🌟 A New Era for Women in Esports
MOONTON Games has confirmed that Africa, Mongolia, and Türkiye will make their debut appearances at MWI 2025, joining a growing list of regions now totaling 57. This expansion reflects the developer’s ongoing commitment to building a truly global and inclusive esports ecosystem.
With a $500,000 prize pool, MWI 2025 is not only the most prestigious women’s MLBB tournament to date—it’s also one of the most lucrative in the history of women’s competitive gaming.
“MWI at EWC 2025 is our way of making sure women are seen, heard, and celebrated,” said Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem at MOONTON Games. “We’re amplifying the voices of women worldwide and opening doors to esports as a viable career path.”
🏆 From Milestone to Movement
Last year’s MWI 2024 was a landmark event, becoming the most-watched women’s MLBB tournament ever with over 2.5 million hours watched, according to Esports Charts. It was also the first time teams from outside Southeast Asia competed, setting the stage for even broader participation in 2025.
The tournament crowned Smart Omega Empress as champions after they ended Team Vitality’s legendary 24-match winning streak—an upset that electrified fans and proved that women’s esports is a force to be reckoned with.
🌐 Global Growth and Representation
The expansion of MWI mirrors the broader growth of MLBB’s competitive scene. Just as the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) at EWC 2025 is welcoming more regions, MWI is doing the same—ensuring that women’s and men’s esports stand on equal ground.
In 2024, MOONTON Games hosted several high-profile women’s tournaments, including:
- MWI 2024
- Asian Esports Games (AEG) 2024
- IESF World Esports Championship (WEC) 2024
These events laid the groundwork for what’s shaping up to be a monumental year for women in esports, with MWI 2025 and the 33rd Southeast Asian Games continuing the momentum.
Don’t miss the action from July 15–19, 2025, as the world’s best women MLBB teams battle for glory at the Esports World Cup. Stay tuned for team announcements, match schedules, and exclusive coverage right here.
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