The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M7 World Championship, one of the most prestigious tournaments in mobile esports, completed its run from January 3 to January 25, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing together 22 elite teams from across the world to compete for the title of world champion and a share of a $1,000,000 USD prize pool.

The tournament opened with a Wild Card Stage where emerging region teams fought for their spot in the Swiss Stage. The Swiss Stage then filtered the strongest squads into the Knockout Stage, which was held in a double-elimination bracket format, culminating in a best of seven Grand Final.

Matches throughout the event featured a mix of formats. Early rounds ranged from individual game wins to best of threes, while later rounds and the championship final pushed teams to adapt across longer best of five and best of seven series.

In the Grand Final, Aurora Gaming delivered a commanding performance, defeating Alter Ego Esports with a clean 4-0 victory to secure their first M7 title and the top share of the $1,000,000 prize pool.

Aurora Gaming’s star player, Dylan “Light” Catipon, was named Finals MVP for his impactful play across multiple roles, helping his team control key objectives and team fight engagements.

Joining Aurora Gaming on the podium were Selangor Red Giants in third place and Team Liquid in fourth.

The M7 World Championship not only showcased elite play but also set new benchmarks for global viewership in mobile esports. Multiple matches, especially high stakes encounters between popular teams such as Team Liquid and Alter Ego, drew record numbers of viewers across streaming platforms and regional broadcasts.

This level of engagement highlights how Mobile Legends continues to grow as a globally watched competitive title, attracting audiences beyond traditional esports markets.

The total $1,000,000 USD prize pool was divided among teams based on final placement, with the winners receiving the largest share. Top placements also earned significant recognition and support from their regions:

• First place — Aurora Gaming (largest share)
• Second place — Alter Ego Esports
• Third place — Selangor Red Giants
• Fourth place — Team Liquid

Other teams earned portions of the prize based on performance in the Knockout and Swiss stages.

M7 stands as a milestone event for the Mobile Legends esports calendar, reinforcing Jakarta’s role as a major host city and spotlighting rising talent from multiple regions. While the global championship has concluded, teams will now shift focus to regional circuit play, where strategies and lessons from M7 are likely to shape the competitive meta throughout 2026.

Fans can look forward to the next edition, M8, as teams prepare to defend or reclaim glory in the next world championship cycle.