Esports Nations Cup 2026 Announces Official MLBB Rosters and Invites

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (August 3, 2026) - The Esports Foundation (EF) today confirmed the official roster submissions and direct invite recipients for the MLBB tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), the global nation-based esports competition set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 2-29, 2026.

32 MLBB rosters will compete at the ENC Finals, with 16 receiving a direct invitation through the ENC Rankings, which aggregates points earned by players based on their placements in international, regional, and select, including the most recent Mid Season Cup at EWC 2026 in Paris.

16 teams will receive a direct invitation through their ENC Ranking score:

1. PHILIPPINES - KarlTzy, Jaypee, Sanji, FlapTzy, Super Marco, Kelra, Kairi
2. INDONESIA - Yazukee, Arfy, alekk, Lutpiii, S A N Z
3. MYANMAR - Blink, Hannn, Ying, Niko, Alitaaa, Bo Ye, Rixum Leo
4. TÜRKIYE - Tienzy, Sigibum, Rosa, Ekşi, Blotzfet, Rx, Intangible
5. CAMBODIA - SAA, Felix, PP, Linnn, Wickyy
6. GERMANY - Kid Bomba, Saiki, Hangiii, boro, Haruto, Mahoraga, Silas
7. SINGAPORE - Lolsie, Vanix, yaawn, Diablo, Roy, BRAYYY, Gear
8. SAUDI ARABIA - Arshven, K7, Saano, Trolll, Cuffin, Tiger, Heroshi
9. EGYPT - KENJI, Speedy, Quanok, Seven Up, Shen, Smile, Throwboy
10. PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA - Loong, Swim, Unicorn, Modi, Korhae, Zaoshui, FishGod
11. MONGOLIA - Zxaura, Mayki, Kei, Oyu, Bankai, Stillmeta, Bright
12. BRAZIL - Kiing, Frostt, Gustalagusta, Akashi, Vaguin, Upa, Tekashi
13. INDIA - Abhi, Kyle, ROMCOM, Vann, APEX, Kimyy, J
14. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - bestplayer1, Yato, Melon, Cole World, Mercyless, G The Aiko
15. CANADA - ZIA, Shiro, RR, Legendo, Song, RYLAI
16. MALAYSIA - Loleal, Martzy, Sizkaa, Chibi, Zqeef, Xorn

Sitting heads and shoulders above the rest of the field is the team representing the Philippines. Featuring the Team Liquid Philippines core of Jaypee, Sanji, and KarlTzy alongside the stellar duo of FlapTzy and Super Marco from Team Falcons. Players from both Clubs are looking for a bit of retribution after falling short at MSC at EWC 2026. Liquid’s instant, winless group stage elimination as defending champions was particularly shocking, and they’ll be extra motivated to prove their region’s dominance.

Myanmar is riding high though, climbing up to the third spot after Yangon Galacticos reached the MSC grand final. Blink, Ying, and Hannn will lead the way for Myanmar after finishing second at their first ever MSC, showing the world that their country is a serious contender. Germany are also the beneficiaries of a grand final appearance at MSC; Team Spirit’s MSC victory gives their sole German player Kid Bomba a huge handful of points, enough to push them up into the top six.

The United States only narrowly held onto their direct invite, but by doing so have made history as the only country or territory to qualify for all 16 tournaments at the inaugural Esports Nations Cup.

With these invites now distributed, attention turns to the online regional qualifiers taking place August 15-16. The top two teams from the qualifiers for Western Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, MENA, and Southeast Asia & Oceania will qualify, alongside the winners of the qualifiers for North America, South America, East Asia, South Asia, Central & West Africa, and Southern & East Africa. The final two teams will go to Wildcard slots; one Host Region slot, and one Solidarity slot.

About the Esports Nations Cup

The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a biennial global esports competition created by the Esports Foundation (EF) that brings national pride to the world stage. Launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026, the ENC will feature the world’s best players competing not for their clubs, but for their countries and territories, across a lineup of leading esports titles. Built in collaboration with game partners, clubs, and esports organizations, the ENC establishes the first recurring, large-scale platform for national teams in esports. Beyond competition, it aims to fuel fandom, inspire heroes, and provide sustainable pathways for nations, players, and partners to grow within the global esports ecosystem. esportsnationscup.com

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