Preview of the 2026 Asian Games MLBB Tournament: Format, Rosters, and First-Round Schedule
Tomorrow, September 29, the first matches of the 2026 Asian Games Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competition will begin. The competition format, team rosters, prize pool distribution, and first-round schedule are detailed below.
Tournament Format
The group stage of the championship will take place on September 29 in a round-robin format with best-of-three (Bo3) matches. Teams will be divided into four groups—A, B, C, and D—and will compete against each other. The top two teams from each group will advance to the playoffs, while the bottom teams will be eliminated from the competition.
The 2026 Asian Games playoffs are scheduled for September 30 through October 1. The stage will follow a single-elimination format, with all matches played as best-of-three series, except for the grand final, which will be a best-of-seven series.
List of Participants
Philippines National Team
- Sanford Marin “Sanford” Vinuya (explainer);
- Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno (jungler);
- Alston “Sanji” Pabico (mid laner);
- Dave “Teddyqt” Viana (goldlaner);
- Jaypee Cruz (roamer);
- Grant “Kelra” Pillas (substitute, goldlaner);
- Allek “SN4P” Alberto (coach);
- Kim “Dai Ki” Sebanes (analyst).
Cambodian National Team
- Hi “Shadow” Kong (explainer);
- Nhem “Detective” Chandawan (jungler);
- Sovan “Raa” Chanmakara (mid laner);
- Vinzen (gold laner);
- Ti “D7” Oudom (roamer);
- Erlan (substitute, jungler);
- Ni “Naga” Naga (coach).
Indonesian National Team
- Sumarno “Nino” Siajuk (Explainer);
- Muhammad “Yazukee” Affan (jungler);
- Ramadan “Hijumee” Delvin (midlaner);
- Arifudin “Arfy” Dingarai (goldliner);
- Owen “alekk” Alexander (roamer);
- Albert “Alberttt” Iskandar (substitute, jungler);
- Deo “Xepher” Kenny (coach);
- Abraham “Styx” Michael (assistant coach).
Myanmar National Team
- Htein Htay “Ying” Oo (explainer);
- Han Htot “Hann” Swe (jungler);
- Myo “Kaize” Myint (midlaner);
- Shain Lin “Sanji” Aung (gold laner);
- Kyaw “Blink” Thuya (roamer);
- Mark Neil “Marvz” Luz (head coach);
- Min Htun “M God” Aung (analyst).
Malaysian National Team
- Muhammad “Sizkaa” Sazali (explainer);
- Muhammad Hakula “Sekys” Zaman (jungler);
- Rizwan “Stormie” Hazzik (mid laner);
- Fouad “CikuGais” Daniel (gold laner);
- Muhammad “Yums” Suhairi (roamer);
- Muhammad Danish “Unii” Razman (substitute, jungler);
- Kok Sing “OzoraVeki” Poon (head coach);
- Eep “Jester” Saepudin (assistant coach);
- Chun “Winter” Wei (analyst).
Arab National Team
- Eiman “Sanji” Alakarn (explainer);
- Oraifan “Arshven” Alsulaymani (jungler);
- Mu’at “Cuffin” Alkoraini (mid laner);
- Sulaiman “Saano” Al-Rashdi (top laner);
- Moayed “Trolll” Kharaba (roamer);
- Mohammed “Tarzan” Kharabakh (substitute, jungler).
Jordan National Team
- Falcon (explainer);
- Starry Eyes (jungler);
- 7AGAR (mid laner);
- Yazan “Yaga” Alsavaris (goldlaner);
- Moayed “Do Re Mi” Abdalla (roamer);
- Wahdane (substitute, gold laner).
Kazakh National Team
- Desarm (explainer);
- YeraTzy (jungler);
- Salamat “Oolannn” Ulan (midlaner);
- Cry Soul (gold laner);
- Shino (roamer);
- NeroN (coach)
Uzbek National Team
- Cappi (explainer);
- Advice (jungler);
- Vadim “Dont” Dolgushin (mid laner);
- Shawn (top laner);
- Shogul (roamer).
Mongolian National Team
- Ermuunbaatar “MuMu” Tumurbaatar (jungler);
- Bagabandi “Zxaura” Tegshjargal (jungler);
- Lkhagvasuren “Mayki” Otgonbayar (mid);
- Erdenebilig “Kei” Devi (gold laner);
- Tengis “Aux” Bayarsaikhan (roamer).
Hong Kong National Team
- M.Y. Cheung (Explainer);
- Jacob “Sofia” Wang (jungler);
- H.L. Law (midder);
- K.Y. Zheng (goldliner);
- K.K. Chan (roamer);
- S.H. Cheung (substitute, explainer).
Prize Money Distribution
There is no standard prize pool for the 2026 Asian Games; instead, teams compete for Asian Games medals: gold, silver, and bronze.
- 1st place — gold medal;
- 2nd place — silver medal;
- 3rd place — bronze medal.
Schedule for the First Round of the 2026 Asian Games
September 29, times listed in Moscow time:
Group A
- 3:00 a.m. — Myanmar national team vs. Uzbekistan national team;
- 4:55 a.m. — Uzbekistan vs. Hong Kong;
- 6:50 a.m. — Myanmar national team vs. Hong Kong national team.
Group B
- 3:00 a.m. — Indonesia vs. Malaysia;
- 4:55 a.m. — Malaysia vs. United Arab Emirates;
- 6:50 a.m. — Indonesia vs. the United Arab Emirates.
Group C
- 9:00 a.m. — Philippines vs. Jordan;
- 10:55 — Jordan vs. Kazakhstan;
- 12:50 p.m. — Philippines vs. Kazakhstan
Group D
- 9:00 a.m. — Cambodia vs. Mongolia.
Where to Watch the 2026 Asian Games
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Global broadcast:
- YouTube: MLBB eSports;
- Asian Games TV: Asian Games TV.
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Indonesian broadcast:
- YouTube: MPL Indonesia;
- Vidio: Asian Games.
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Philippine broadcast:
- YouTube: MPL Philippines.
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Malaysian broadcast:
- YouTube: MPL Malaysia.
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Khmer broadcast:
- YouTube: MPL Cambodia.
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Myanmar broadcast:
- YouTube: MSL Myanmar.
Photo — OCA.
