Mobile Legends: Bang Bang makes its debut at the Esports Nations Cup, elevating international competition and introducing new rivalries as the world’s best teams battle for global supremacy. With Countries & Territories fielding their strongest lineups and regional rivalries taking center stage, the inaugural tournament sets the tone for a new era of ML:BB competition. As the first champions prepare to be crowned, the Esports Nations Cup will define which Country/Territory stands atop the global ML:BB landscape.
32
Competing Teams
$1,500,000
Prize Pool
Tournament Format
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang at the 2026 Esports Nations Cup brings together 32 teams in a structured, multi-stage competition taking place during tournament week 4, running from Nov. 23rd to 29th. The tournament opens with four groups of eight teams playing a round robin stage with best-of-two matches, followed by a 16-team single-elimination bracket contested in best-of-five series, culminating in a best-of-seven Grand Final.
About
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (ML:BB) features more than 125 heroes, each with unique abilities, roles, and playstyles.Teams carefully select heroes that provide the strongest synergies and strategies, with success hinging on coordination across farming, roaming, crowd control, and damage dealing roles. Winning at the Esports Nations Cup requires teamwork, timing, and strategic execution across all five positions.
The top ML:BB countries & territories 32are already establishing themselves as powerhouses on the international stage. Teams from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia consistently produce standout players who have claimed major championships and dominate high-level competition. Meanwhile, emerging countries & territories in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America are making their mark, showcasing new strategies and talent that are reshaping the global ML:BB landscape.
Latest News From ENC
2026
Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders.
2026
Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, Team France is preparing to take the global stage with the support of a familiar face and its first official national jersey. Kamel "Kameto" Kebir has been named the official ambassador for Team France, bringing his connection with the French esports community to the national team’s journey. Team France’s adidas jersey has also been revealed as the first national design unveiled for ENC 26, representing the identity behind competing under the French flag.
PR
France Unveils First Esports Nations Cup Jersey on the Champs-Élysées
Revealed at the Esports Festival by the Esports World Cup, the jersey designed in collaboration with adidas gives French esports a new symbol to rally behind.
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Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world’s most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.