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The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup or MSC, part of this year’s Esports World Cup (EWC), has taken the spotlight, pulling in a staggering peak viewership of nearly 1.9 million.

Already a household name in South-East Asia, MLBB consistently pulls massive crowds online. Its global fanbase helped the Mid Season Cup outperform heavyweights like Valorant and League of Legends, making it the most-watched tournament at EWC so far.

Have You Heard About MLBB yet?

Even though MLBB is one of the most popular esports games in the world, it is still unknown in places like the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It’s rarely promoted through mainstream esports channels there, and as of now, only one pro player from the UK has earned prize money from the game, according to Esports Earnings.

In contrast, countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia dominate the competitive scene. Filipino teams, in particular, are EWC favourites, in terms of performance.

Originally launched in 2016 and published in China, MLBB now boasts a monthly player base between 45 to 75 million.

MLBB Viewership Leaves Others Behind

According to Esports Charts, MLBB’s Mid Season Cup peaked at 1,898,116 viewers, outperforming even League of Legends, which only reached 1.2 million, well below its 3.4 million peak just a week earlier at the MSI.

Meanwhile, A widespread boycott of the mainstream caused Valorant to suffer, and fans turned to creator watch parties to express their disapproval of Saudi Arabia’s role. Though still far below MLBB’s astounding viewership, other shows, including Honour of Kings, set records despite the controversy, attracting over 650k peak viewers.

Even the Women’s Scene is Soaring

Additionally, the EWC x MLBB Women’s Invitational was not overlooked. Its peak viewership of 467,988 surpassed even the official Valorant event, demonstrating MLBB’s broad appeal.

Final Thoughts

More than merely remarkable, MLBB’s performance at the Esports World Cup is historic. With a devoted fan base and exciting weekly matchups, it’s obvious that MLBB is spearheading the mobile esports revolution, and the rest of the world may want to follow suit.