🌟 MLBB EWC Women’s International 2025: What to Know
📅 Dates & Location
When: July 15 – 19, 2025
Where: Offline, held in Saudi Arabia’s capital at Boulevard Riyadh City, SNB Esports Arena in Riyadh.
The MWI kicks off shortly after the start of the broader EWC (running July 8–August 24) , overlapping with the men's MLBB Mid‑Season Cup (MSC) for a massive summer of competition.
🏆 Teams & Representation
A total of 16 teams from 57 regional qualifiers will compete—an increase from 12 participants last year—and the lineup is more global than ever.
Featured Teams:
1. Team Vitality (Indonesia)
2. ONIC Pertiwi (Indonesia)
3. Natus Vincere PH (Philippines) – formerly Smart Omega Empress, MWI 2024 champions.
4. Team Liquid PH (Philippines)
5. NAVI MY (Malaysia)
6. CFU Serendipity (Cambodia)
7. Falcons Vega MENA (Egypt)
8. DreamMax Girls (Brazil)
9. Rising Rage (Russia)
10. WAOW GG Esports (Mongolia)
11. Virtus Pro FE (Vietnam)
12. FUT Esports (Turkey)
13. Gaimin Gladiators (North America)
14. Twisted Minds Orchid (MENA region)
15. Tidal Legends Gaming (China)
16. Terror Queens (Myanmar)
Key newcomers include teams from Africa, Mongolia, and Türkiye, connecting emerging regions to the global stage.
🔁 Tournament Format
The structure balances inclusivity with elite showdowns.
Group Stage (July 15–17)
- Four groups of four teams each
- Round‑robin matches in best‑of‑3 (Bo3)
- Top two teams per group advance; the rest exit
Playoffs (July 17–19)
- Single‑elimination bracket
- Quarterfinals: Bo3
- Semis & 3rd place matches: Bo5
- Grand Finals: Bo7
This setup ensures high-stakes matches where every moment could define the champions.
💰 Prize Pool
Sponsors have poured in a whopping $500,000 USD—one of the largest ever for a women’s esports event . Payout breakdown:
1st: $150,000
2nd: $90,000
3rd: $50,000
4th: $30,000
5th–8th: $20,000 each
9th–12th: $15,000 each
13th–16th: $10,000 each.
Additionally, expect a special MVP award and more prestige points tied into the broader EWC Club Championship.
📺 How to Watch
Catch every moment from Riyadh via official livestreams. MLBB Esports will broadcast in multiple languages on:
- YouTube (MLBB Esports)
- Twitch
- TikTok
- Facebook
Broadcasts typically begin around 16:30 IST (GMT+3) daily.
🎯 Why It Matters
The MWI is exclusively female, amplifying visibility for women in esports.
Expansion to 16 teams across 57 regions means new talent from Africa, Türkiye, Mongolia, and beyond .
Integrated into the EWC's $70 million tournament lineup, MWI supports career viability through Club Championship points and prize funding
The defending champs—NAVI PH (Smart Omega Empress)—face strong challenges, with Team Vitality, ONIC Pertiwi, and Team Liquid leading the charge.
The MLBB EWC Women’s International 2025 is more than a tournament—it’s a milestone for women in esports. With bigger stakes, broader representation, and compelling storylines, it’s poised to set new standards. Whether you're cheering for NAVI PH to defend their crown, rooting for an underdog, or simply in awe of high-level gameplay, this will be five days of drama, skill, and historic triumph.
Mark your calendars: July 15–19, and don’t miss a single battle on the Land of Dawn stage in Riyadh!
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