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YouTube Channel Temporarily Taken Down

The official Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports YouTube channel has been temporarily suspended by YouTube, developer MOONTON confirmed in an official statement on X (formerly Twitter).

According to the post, the suspension came as a result of “third-party unauthorised livestream events” that were outside of MOONTON’s control. The company has since reached out to YouTube to resolve the issue and restore the channel as soon as possible.

“We are currently communicating with YouTube to rectify the situation,” the statement reads. “In the meantime, please head over to MLBB Esports on Facebook and TikTok, and MLBB Regional Socials to view the live broadcasts of our esports events and latest M7 updates.”

Possible Hack Linked to Crypto Scam

While MOONTON did not share full details about what triggered the suspension, early signs point to a possible hack. A user on Instagram claimed the MLBB Esports YouTube channel was compromised and used to promote a cryptocurrency giveaway, a tactic that has become increasingly common among large gaming channels.

This situation also comes just days after several other major esports organisations had their official YouTube channels hijacked to promote a fake Solana memecoin giveaway. As covered Major Esports YouTube Channels Hacked to Promote Fake Solana “Memecoin” Giveaway, platforms belonging to ESL, BLAST Premier, BLAST Rainbow Six, and even the Esports World Cup were taken over and streamed a scam giveaway.

Those hacked channels briefly aired old interview footage, including one featuring Gabe Newell discussing the Steam Deck, with a QR code linking to the fraudulent crypto stream. The affected accounts, including MLBB Esports, have since been restored and are now back online.

Community Reactions and Ongoing Events

The news has caused quite a stir among the Mobile Legends community. Fans and players took to X to express concern and frustration, with replies ranging from shocked “Noooo” comments to simple “gg” reactions.

Despite the disruption, MLBB’s competitive circuit remains active. The Mobile Legends Professional Leagues (MPL) across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, and MENA continue to host key matches that will determine who qualifies for the upcoming M7 World Championship.

Originally planned for December 2025, the M7 World Championship has been rescheduled to January 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The change was made to avoid overlap with the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, where MLBB will appear as an official medal event.

A Quick Recovery Expected

Given how other esports organisations have recovered swiftly from similar crypto-related breaches, it’s likely that the MLBB Esports YouTube channel will be restored soon.

Until then, MOONTON has encouraged fans to keep up with tournament coverage and M7 updates through MLBB’s official Facebook, TikTok, and regional league accounts.

The developer closed its statement by thanking the community for its continued patience and support as it works to resolve the situation.