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

Following one of the most jaw-dropping finishes of the entire 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's event witnessed Smart Omega Empress achieve a historic upset by defeating the long-dominant Team Vitality in the Grand Final, ending their impressive three-year, 24-tournament winning streak.

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

This year’s qualifier structure is more expansive than ever, attracting top talent from nearly every region. Several powerhouse teams have already secured their spots, including 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 other regional qualifiers from China, North America, Mekong, Mongolia, and Türkiye set to conclude in the coming weeks.

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