Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Qualifiers groups announced for 2026 Asian Games
Countries have been divided into four groups based on their regions, with the top national teams advancing to the Main Event.
Check out the distribution below:
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| Cambodia | Iran | Kazakhstan | Nepal |
| Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | Uzbekistan | Sri Lanka |
| Laos | Jordan | Kyrgyzstan | Hong Kong, China |
| Malaysia | Palestine | Tajikistan | Mongolia |
| Myanmar | United Arab Emirates | ||
| Singapore | Oman | ||
| Vietnam | |||
| Philippines |
The top five teams from Group A will qualify for the Main Event, while only three teams will advance from Group B. Meanwhile, Groups C and D will each send their top two squads.
The Qualifiers will take place offline in Singapore from June 18 to 21; however, the format is yet to be revealed by Moonton
In the meantime, teams across multiple regions are also competing for a spot at the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026, which will be part of the Esports World Cup, just like the previous edition.
The event will feature a massive $3 million prize pool and will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It has also introduced direct slots for India, Western Europe, and Thailand through dedicated qualifiers.
2026 Asian Games to Feature Six Mobile Titles
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang will be joined by five other mobile esports titles at the 2026 Asian Games. These include Pokémon Unite, Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile, Identity V, and eFootball.Each title will award its own medal to the top teams, and the events will take place in Aichi and Nagoya from September 23 to October 2. For titles like eFootball, separate events will be held for PC and mobile platforms at the 2026 Asian Games.
Fans can catch the action in person by purchasing tickets through the official website or by tuning in via TV channels, depending on their region.