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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) has revolutionized the global esports scene, demonstrating that mobile gaming can attract audiences as dedicated as any PC game. With a stronghold in Southeast Asian markets like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, and a growing presence in MENA and Latin America, MLBB stands as the most-watched mobile esports discipline worldwide. The professional circuit, centered around regional MPL leagues and the annual M-Series World Championships, continuously breaks viewership records each season.
In this report, Esports Charts examines the most popular and most-watched MLBB tournaments in history, updated with the latest data from the 2025–2026 competitive cycle.
Most-watched Mobile Legends tournaments (watch time)
The M7 World Championship holds the record for the most-watched MLBB event to date, amassing an impressive 135.5 million Hours Watched (HW). This remarkable total was achieved through extensive broadcast hours and the immense popularity of teams from the Philippines and Indonesia. The steady growth of the M-Series underscores the dedicated viewership of MLBB, who tune in for every phase of the competition, from the Wildcard to the Grand Final.
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Top 10 most-watched MLBB esports events of all time
| #
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Tournament
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Hours Watched
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|---|---|---|
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1
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M7 World Championship
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135 559 616
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2
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MPL Indonesia Season 14
|
117 504 669
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3
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MPL Indonesia Season 12
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116 711 888
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|
4
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MPL Indonesia Season 15
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113 297 083
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5
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MPL Indonesia Season 13
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110 267 346
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6
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MPL Indonesia Season 16
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101 258 660
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7
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M6 World Championship
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85 622 836
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8
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MPL Indonesia Season 9
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82 768 110
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9
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MPL Indonesia Season 10
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80 921 721
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10
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M4 World Championship
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80 128 141
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Most popular Mobile Legends tournaments by Peak Viewers
Most popular MLBB tournaments of all time
| #
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Tournament
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Peak Viewers
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|---|---|---|
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1
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M7 World Championship
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5 680 511
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2
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M5 World Championship
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5 067 107
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|
3
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M4 World Championship
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4 270 270
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|
4
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MPL Indonesia Season 15
|
4 132 224
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|
5
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M6 World Championship
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4 129 026
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6
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MPL Indonesia Season 14
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4 008 662
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|
7
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MLBB Southeast Asia Cup 2023
|
3 650 305
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|
8
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M3 World Championship
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3 191 404
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9
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MPL Indonesia Season 16
|
3 110 921
|
|
10
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M2 World Championship
|
3 083 245
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FAQ
Which Mobile Legends (MLBB) tournament has the highest viewership?
The M7 World Championship currently boasts the highest viewership in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang history, with a peak of over 5.68 million concurrent viewers during the Grand Final.
Why are Mobile Legends (MLBB) tournaments so popular?
Mobile Legends tournaments are immensely popular due to the game’s massive and devoted player base, particularly in Southeast Asia, coupled with its mobile accessibility, reaching millions of fans without gaming PCs.
Which is the most popular Mobile Legends (MLBB) team?
Determining the most popular team often revolves around regional support, but organizations like RRQ Hoshi, ONIC Esports, and Alter Ego consistently hold the largest and most passionate global fanbases, frequently leading in total watch time and average viewership during their matches.
What is M World Championship?
The M-Series stands as the annual MLBB World Championship organized by MOONTON Games, representing the pinnacle of the competitive season. It showcases the top teams from professional leagues (MPL) worldwide, offering substantial prize pools and the highest prestige in the mobile MOBA scene.
What is MPL?
MPL stands for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League, consisting of regional franchised or semi-franchised leagues running biannually. MPL Indonesia is widely recognized as the most popular regional esports league globally in terms of viewership density.