Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) has revealed significant format changes for Season 9 of its regional league, MPL Singapore.
The revamped format introduces initiatives to foster greater community engagement and transform the esports scene in Singapore and the surrounding region.
According to a press release, Season 9 will be the “most community-driven edition” yet – giving fans and aspiring players more ways to take part.
MPL Singapore Season 9 Format Changes
Starting with Season 9, MPL Singapore will adopt a roving format, hosting regular season matches across multiple locations.
The regular season will blend professional and community rosters across four stages.
- Seeded Stage: Five invited MPL Singapore teams compete.
- Challenger Qualifiers: Up to 64 amateur teams vie for a spot in the next stage.
- Challenger Stage: Top four community teams face off against invited teams from the seeded stage.
- Last Chance Qualifiers: The fifth-placed invited team and Challenger teams compete for playoff spots.
The playoffs will feature six teams battling for a SGD $40,000 (£23,075) prize pool. They will also have the chance to qualify for the MLBB Mid-Season Cup which will take place at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Esports World Cup will start on July 3 and end August 25.
Daniel Chew, head of esports for Singapore and Cambodia at MOONTON games said: “The changes for MPL Singapore highlight our focus on empowering the community and building a sustainable foundation for Singapore’s esports scene.
“These changes go beyond immediate growth. They’re designed to create lasting impacts for the future moving us toward a more inclusive and robust esports ecosystem.”
Who Are The MPL Singapore Season 9 Partners?
Alongside the format shake-up, MPL Singapore announced partnerships with haircare brand Head & Shoulders and CapitaLand as esports partners.
Head & Shoulders will feature limited-edition packaging with MLBB characters Zilong and Layla, while CapitaLand will support event operations as the league tours Singapore.
Kieran Lynch is an esports journalist who writes about several games including EA Sports FC 25, Call of Duty, Rainbox Six Siege, and more. He previously worked as a sports journalist for MailOnline.
