
MSC 2025 Breaks EWC Viewership Record: MLBB Makes New Esports History
The Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2025 has made history as the most-watched Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) tournament in Esports World Cup (EWC) history . According to Esports Charts , MSC 2025 recorded 3,067,670 Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV) , 50,318,603 watch hours , and 599,626 average concurrent viewers (ACV) . These figures confirm MLBB's position as one of the most popular mobile esports globally.
The match between Team Liquid PH and SRG.OG in the Grand Finals achieved the highest viewership and determined MLBB's dominance on the EWC stage. The match garnered global attention and marked a historic milestone in the 2025 esports calendar.
Esports Charts CEO Artyom Odintsov called MSC 2025 a new benchmark in the esports industry. TikTok recorded a 16% increase in total MLBB viewership, solidifying TikTok's position as an effective mobile esports content distribution channel.
New Formats and Historic Moments for Non-Traditional Regions
MSC 2025 featured participation from 16 regions , including the return of the ZETA DIVISION from Japan after a five-year absence, and Virtus.pro 's impressive performance as Wild Card champions. New formats, such as a third-place match and a more rigorous qualifying path, introduced a fresh competitive dynamic.
MOONTON Games: MLBB Promotes Global Esports Ecosystem
Tiger Xu, Global Head of Esports at MOONTON Games, stated that MSC 2025 reflects the long-term efforts to build a global MLBB esports ecosystem. He described MLBB as a platform that enables athletes to change history and inspire a new generation.
MWI 2025: A Record for Women's Esports Tournaments
Along with MSC, MLBB also featured the MLBB Women's Invitational (MWI) which scored 468,976 PCV and became the most-watched women's esports tournament of the year .
Team Vitality became champions after defeating Gaimin Gladiators 4–0.
The number of participants increased to 16 teams from 57 regions , including the debut of Saudi Arabian female athletes : Lyrx , Lunar , and Livin from Twisted Minds Orchid .
MWI affirms MOONTON's commitment to inclusion, diversity, and global representation in women's esports.



