Mobile Legends Launches Indian Esports Circuit With MLMS 2026

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is officially expanding into the Indian esports scene, with a dedicated competitive circuit set to begin in 2026. As part of this initiative, a new tournament called the Moba Legends Master Series (MLMS) has been announced, with team registrations opening in March. According to the newly revealed esports roadmap, the winning team will secure a direct qualification to MSC 2026, which will take place during the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh in mid-2026.

Mobile Legends Returns to India’s Competitive Scene

The game was originally banned in India in 2020, forcing the developer to relaunch it under a new name, Moba Legends: 5v5, which became available in September 2024. After gradually rebuilding its presence in the region, the title is now preparing to establish a full esports ecosystem for Indian teams and players.

Registration and Tournament Schedule

Team registrations for the Moba Legends Master Series will open on March 10, 2026, and remain available until March 19, 2026. Once registration closes, the qualification stage will begin on March 23 and continue for about a week.

The tournament itself will be divided into two main stages:

• League Stage: April 5 – April 26, 2026
• Grand Finals: May 9 – May 10, 2026

The team that wins the event will earn a direct slot in the MSC 2026 main stage, scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Esports World Cup.

Details about the exact match format and bracket structure have not been revealed yet.

Prize Pool and Rewards

The official prize pool for MLMS has not been announced so far. However, the biggest reward will be the direct qualification to MSC 2026, one of the most prestigious international tournaments in the Mobile Legends esports calendar.

According to the 2026 esports roadmap revealed recently, India has been added as a region that will receive a direct spot at the MSC 2026 main stage.

Participating Teams

The tournament will feature eight teams in total. Since the qualification stage has not started yet, the final list of participating teams has not been confirmed.