China will be participating in the M5 Wild Card taking place in Malaysia. The last slot will be awarded to ONE of the following teams:
- Longlong Gaming (LL)
- NOVA Esports (NOVA)
- Keep Best Gaming (KBG)
- Mi Ya Gaming (MYG)
The M5 Team China will be announced on the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports social media platforms.
Malaysia will host the M5 Wild Card
This year, Malaysia will be playing host to the M5 Wild Card happening in November, which will feature eight regions vying for another spot in the award-winning international championship.
"Malaysia has played host to several Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports international tournaments, including MSC 2022 and M1, and is home to a huge pool of talents that possess the capacity and ability to operate a world-class championship," stated Fikri Rizal Mahruddin, Marketing, and Business Development Lead, MPL Malaysia.
"We're confident of pulling off a great esports experience for our local fans once again, and welcoming international players from abroad to compete in the M5 Wild Card."
M5 Wild Card Format
| Regions | Slot Allocation |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| Mekong | 1 |
| Latin America | 1 |
| Middle East and North Africa (MENA) | 1 |
| China | 1 |
| Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) | 1 |
| South Asia | 1 |
| Mongolia | 1 |
The M5 Wild Card format is an addition to the Group and Knockout stages of the M5 World Championship. Marking its fifth anniversary, the M Series turns to a new chapter with a new and upgraded tournament model to boost the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports ecosystem.
Only the top two teams from the Wild Card tournament will qualify for the M5 World Championship that will be held in the Philippines.
This marks the first time the international MOBA tournament has introduced the format to the prestigious M-series, involving both mature and emerging regions. The move serves to empower the global esports ecosystem with more opportunities to engage in cross-regional dialogues and encourage inclusivity.
The Wild Card will be hosted by Malaysia in November, featuring eight regions in a different country, followed by the Group and Knockout Stages in the Philippines in December.
The list of confirmed regions as of this time of writing for the Wild Card include Malaysia, Mekong, Latin America, South Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), and Mongolia. The remaining (two) regions will be announced at a later date.
The M5 Champion will walk away with the lion's share of $900,000.
The M5 Wild Card was introduced at MSC 2023 in June, offering two slots for more regions to participate in the biggest MLBB tournament of the year. Malaysia is one of the participating countries for the offline qualifier. MPL MY is one of the longest-running esports leagues in the nation, bringing a spotlight to budding talents and industry sustainability.
The Group and Knockout Stages of the M5 World Championships will take place in the Philippines in December 2023.
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