Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Prepares for Women's Esports World Cup 2025

Following one of the most electrifying finishes at the 2024 Esports World Cup, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) is set to make a thrilling return to Riyadh in July 2025. Last year, Smart Omega Empress achieved a historic victory, overturning the dominant Team Vitality in the Grand Final and ending their three-year, 24-tournament winning streak.

The stakes are higher than ever for MWI 2025, with 16 of the world's top all-women MLBB teams vying for glory and a record-breaking prize pool. Scheduled from July 15th to 19th, the tournament will commence with a double-elimination Group Stage involving all 16 qualified teams. The top eight teams will then advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket, competing for a share of a $550,000 prize pool and a $10,000 MVP bonus for the tournament's standout performer.

MLBB Women's Invitational 2025

This year's qualification process is more expansive, drawing top talent from nearly every region. Confirmed participants so far include DreamMax from the MWI 2025 LATAM Qualifiers, CFU Serendipity from Queen Legends Season 1, NAVI MY from the MYSG Qualifier, and Falcons Vega MENA from the Carry1st Africa Cup. Additional slots will be filled through ongoing regional events such as BOG Season 1, Athena League, and Lady MVP Season 6, with qualifiers from China, North America, Mekong, Mongolia, and Türkiye concluding in the coming weeks.

MWI 2025 is part of the broader Esports World Cup 2025, which brings together top clubs across various titles to compete in a unique cross-game format. As defending champions, Smart Omega Empress will return to the fray, but with formidable competitors from around the globe, their title defense is far from assured.