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IESF x MOONTON – WEC24 MLBB Success

The 16th World Esports Championship (WEC), held from November 11 to 19, once again proved Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) as one of the standout titles of IESF competitions. Both the Open and Womenâs categories delivered exceptional competition; with live audiences and online viewership worldwide, this yearâs tournaments stood as one of the most-watched MLBB tournaments of the year.
The MLBB Open tournament delivered one of the most exciting playoffs in WEC history. For the third consecutive year, a new champion was crowned, as Malaysia triumphed in dominant fashion. In a great run, Malaysia stunned the MLBB giants by defeating Indonesia, the 2022 champion, in the semifinals and then the Philippines, the 2023 champion, in a thrilling final.
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Gold: Malaysia
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Silver: Philippines
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Bronze: Indonesia
The tournament reached a peak viewership of 613k, making it one of the most-watched MLBB Open tournaments in WEC history.
A Historic Year for Women in Esports
The debut of the MLBB Womenâs Tournament marked a new milestone for the World Esports Championship. Teams from across the world displayed extraordinary talent and competitiveness, with Indonesia, the pre-tournament favorite, securing the first-ever MLBB Womenâs World Esports Championship title.
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Gold: Indonesia
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Silver: Cambodia
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Bronze: Egypt
The Womenâs tournament reached a peak viewership of 258k, presenting the growing interest in womenâs Esports. This debut exceeded all expectations and set the stage for more successful tournaments in the future, proving the Womenâs category deserves its rightful place on the biggest stage.
Record-Breaking Prize Pool
This yearâs tournaments also had the largest prize pool in MLBB history throughout WEC, totaling $280,000 across both categories:
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$160,000 for the MLBB Open Tournament
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$120,000 for the MLBB Womenâs Tournament
The success of this yearâs MLBB tournaments is a result of the strong partnership between IESF and MOONTON Games. Together, we have elevated MLBB into one of the most iconic and recognizable elements of the World Esports Championship.
âWe are proud to have delivered such an impactful and pleasant MLBB experience for our fans and athletes. The incredible performances and viewership this year reaffirm our goal to growing MLBBâs presence on the international Esports stage,â said Igor Nedeski, IESFâs Esports Manager.
Ray Ng, Head of Ecosystem at MOONTON Games, said: âCongratulations to the whole IESF team for another great event that achieves a new milestone together with MLBB. We share the same beliefs of excellence and inclusion and are excited to build on this momentum to create even more unforgettable moments for MLBB fans around the world.â
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