Moonton Games, developer of online battle arena game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), is teaming up once again with OPPO to host the APAC grand finals of the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup in Jakarta, assembling all-star teams from across the region with a combined US$76,500 prize pool.
Comprising two major tournaments, the Legendary Team APAC Grand Finals and the Grassroots Team APAC Grand Finals, the Cup brings together teams from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines and Thailand, promising an exciting showdown for both returning and new fans.
Marking the return of former MLBB greats, the Legendary Team APAC Grand Finals will see teams formed by high-profile ex-professionals duke it out for a US$52,500 prize pool. In addition, old-school MLBB esports fans can also look forward to the reunion of IDONOTSLEEP, the inaugural champions of the MLBB Mid-Season Cup (then known as the Mobile Legends: Southeast Asia Cup). Here’s the full team lineup for the Legendary Team APAC Grand Finals:
- Singapore
- OhDeerBambi (Team Leader), Aeon, Pokemon, Potato, Remaniscent
- Malaysia
- Ombong (Team Leader), 2ez4Jepv, Obot, Saiful, Rush
- Thailand
- Framezy (Team Leader), May, Ampzy, Izy, Azy
- Cambodia
- CatGod(Team Leader), LEEXIN, ATM, ATEV, HENGLOL
- Philippines
- Rafflesia (Team Leader), Jeffqt4ever, Dysania, Killuash, kambs
- Benthings (Team Leader), Yakou, Scyte, Fuzaken, Eyon
- Indonesia
- Luminaire (Team Leader), Wann, Caramel, Pica, Rexxy
- Clayyy (Team Leader), Tuturu, Liam, AyamJAGO, Banana
Showcasing the prowess of grassroots gaming talent, the Grassroots Team APAC Grand Finals will mark MLBB’s largest tournament of the type, featuring the champions of local qualifiers – which comprised almost 300 grassroots teams across the six nations – battling for the title and its US$24,000 prize pool.
“The MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Grand Finals is a celebration of emerging and veteran esports talent across Southeast Asia. This largest-ever grassroots event highlights the importance of fostering grassroots teams and ecosystems.” said senior partnerships manager, esports ecosystem at Moonton Games Eric Wu, “By supporting these rising stars and bringing back legendary ex-professional players, Moonton Games is not only celebrating the rich history of MLBB esports but also paving the way for the next generation of talent to thrive and make their mark on the global stage.”
What’s more, spectators can look forward to not only interactive activities during the tournament but also giveaways for the chance to win up to 5,000 MLBB Diamond in-game currency, exclusive OPPO x MLBB limited-edition gift boxes comprising of an OPPO x MLBB co-branded Mystic Sea Ollie, an MLBB skin redemption card and an MLBB official phone stand, and daily giveaways of game skins and tournament chests.
The OPPO x MLBB Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals will take place from 27 to 29 March 2025 at the Gandaria City Mall in Jakarta, with match live streams also available on on OPPO Singapore’s YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.
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