The MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2025 is set to be played from July 10 to August 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the prestigious Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025. A total of 23 teams will fight in the competition for their share of the $3 million prize pool. The Wildcard Stage will take place from July 10 to 13, where eight teams will compete for one spot in the Group Stage. These teams have been divided into two groups for the stage.The Group Stage will run from July 23 to 27. This phase will feature 16 teams, including one team from the Wildcard stage. All matches will be played in a Bo3 (best-of-three) format. The top eight teams from the stage will compete in the Knockout, while the bottom eight will face elimination from the MSC 2025.The Knockout Stage will be held from July 30 to August 2 as a single-elimination bracket. The Grand Finals will be played in a Bo7 (best-of-seven) format, while the other matches will be Bo5s (best-of-five). The winner will receive a $1 million cash prize.Participating teams in MSC 2025Wildcard Stage View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTeam FalconsInfluence RageVirtus ProLegion EsportsNightmare EsportsZeta DivisionThe MongolzRare AtomQualified teams for Group Stage View this post on Instagram Instagram PostONICRRQ HoshiTeam Liquid PHONIC PhilippinesSelangor OGHomeBoisTeam FlashCFU GamingUltra LegendsCorinthiansTeam SpiritAurora T眉rkiyeS8UL EsportsMythical SealDianFengYaoGuaiPrize pool distribution View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFirst Place – $1,000,000Second Place – $500,000Third Place – $250,000Fourth Place – $150,000Fifth Place – $100,000Sixth Place – $100,000Seventh Place – $100,000Eighth Place – $100,000Ninth Place – $66,00010th Place – $66,00011th Place – $66,00012th Place – $66,00013th Place – $50,00014th Place – $50,00015th Place – $50,00016th Place – $50,00017th Place – $41,00018th Place – $35,00019th Place – $35,00020th Place – $32,50021st Place – $32,50022nd Place – $30,00023rd Place – $30,000How to watchThe MSC 2025 will be broadcast live on the YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and TikTok channels of Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports in several regional languages.Selangor Red Giants from Malaysia were the winners of the MSC 2024. The club partnered with the popular organization OG earlier this year and will aim to defend its prestigious title.Many top-tier clubs, like ONIC, Team Liquid, and RRQ Hoshi, have qualified directly for the Group Stage of the event. S8UL, an Indian organisation, recently acquired BloodThirstyKings from North America and entered the MLBB Esports scene.