MOONTON Games has confirmed the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Championship Tour East Asia 2026 will be held in Shanghai, China from May 22nd-24th. The tournament, set to take place at the Star Ring Center, will showcase six MLBB teams from China, Japan, Mongolia, and South Korea.
Known as MCT East Asia (EA) 2026, this event will be integrated into the Hero Asian Champions League (ACL) ecosystem, marking a significant milestone as the first inclusion of MLBB in the ACL. MCT EA 2026 will serve as East Asia’s pathway to qualify for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup 2026, scheduled to occur at the Esports World Cup 2026.
The competition will offer four qualification spots, with the tournament winner securing a direct qualification to the MSC Main Event. The second, third, and fourth-placed teams will earn spots in the Wild Card stage.
Mike Chu, Head of East Asia Esports at MOONTON Games, expressed, “As the first East Asia event within the global MCT system for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, MCT EA’s integration into the Hero Asian Champions League signifies a pivotal moment for the region’s esports growth.
“In collaboration with Hero Esports, we are delighted to bring together the top teams from China, Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia on a competitive platform, fostering more opportunities for regional talent to compete, evolve, and shine on the international stage.”
MCT East Asia 2026 teams and format
The six participating teams at MCT EA 2026 have secured their spots through regional qualifiers. China will be represented by GZG and YBG, while Mongolia will see The MongolZ and The Modun in action. Sunset Ravens will carry Japan’s flag, with Feiyun Esports representing South Korea. The tournament will feature two groups: the Mythical Group and the Legendary Group. The Mythical Group comprises GZG, The MongolZ, and Sunset Ravens, while the Legendary Group includes YBG, The Modun, and Feiyun Esports.
Teams in the Legendary Group will kick off with a single round-robin best-of-three stage on May 22nd, with all three teams progressing to the playoffs. They will then join the Mythical Group for a best-of-three double-elimination bracket on May 23rd. The Losers’ Final and Grand Final will culminate in best-of-five matches on May 24th.
Following MOONTON Games’ unveiling of a five-region strategy for the MLBB esports ecosystem at the M7 World Championship, the tournament aligns with dedicated competitive circuits for Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, East Asia, and the Americas. Spectator registration for MCT EA 2026 is now open.