The MENA region’s biggest Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament is back! MOONTON Games has officially announced the 2023 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Middle East and North Africa (MPL MENA) Fall Split. The hunt for the region’s top teams will commence from 16 August, with more than US$100,000 in cash and Diamonds (in-game currency) up for grabs. The winning team will also earn themselves a coveted spot at the upcoming M5 World Championship in the Philippines, where teams from all over the world will battle for a slice of the US$900,000 (~SAR3,300,000) pot.
The 2023 MPL MENA Fall Split follows the successful 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split, which saw Team Occupy emerge as Champion after beating Okami Esports 4-3 in a fiercely contested Grand Final. The tournament saw a staggering 101,500 hours of watch time, according to Esports Charts. Team Occupy went on to represent the MENA at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2023—a first for the region—where they battled against the best teams from North America, Southeast Asia, and Turkey.
Team Falcons swoops into the fray
Team Falcons has confirmed that they will compete at the MPL MENA Fall Split. The Saudi Arabian esports organisation is one of the largest and most competitive in the MENA region and is expected to be a major challenger for the tournament crown. With such a fierce reputation, Team Falcons will certainly be marked by many teams.
Muhammed Al Mutairi, General Director of Esports at Team Falcons, said: “We believe that the quality of MPL MENA is paramount in shaping the future of esports in the region. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we’ll strive to elevate the competition to new heights, setting a standard that inspires players and fans alike. Team Falcons brings not only unmatched skill and dedication, but also a deep understanding of the game and its community. We aim to create an environment where talent flourishes, teamwork prevails, and unforgettable moments are made. Our ambitions extend beyond victory; we seek to leave a lasting legacy, fostering growth and nurturing the next generation of esports champions.”
Jaime Cruz, Head of Esports (MENA & South Asia) of MOONTON Games, said: “We’re delighted at how rapidly the esports scene has grown since we began investing into the region with the launch of MPL MENA at the start of 2022. Our belief in the talent and potential of the local teams here has never been stronger and the arrival of Team Falcons will further elevate the competitive quality and entertainment value the league will bring to the community.”
Achieve your dreams, become the best
As with previous seasons, the 2023 MPL MENA Fall Split is open to all comers. This presents talented players from all walks of life with the platform to pursue their esports ambitions and test their abilities against teams from more than 20 countries across the region.
To embark on this first step to becoming esports athletes, players will have to register as a team of at least six members (five players and one substitute) before 8 August: https://bit.ly/2023MPLMENA
Key dates & formats
Registered teams will compete in one of three Open Qualifiers from 16 to 20 August. The top five teams from the Open Qualifiers will advance to the Regular Season. There, they will compete alongside the top top two teams from the 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split and Team Falcons for five consecutive weekends from 8 September to 7 October.
The four top-placing teams from the Regular Season will advance to the Playoffs from 19 to 21 October, where they will compete for the regional title, the lion’s share of the US$100,000 prize pool, and the right to represent the MENA region at the M5 World Championship.
| PHASE | FORMAT | SCHEDULE |
| Open Qualifiers | 3 Open Qualifiers where eligible players in MENA can participate Open Qualifiers 1: 2 teams qualify to Regular SeasonOpen Qualifiers 2: 1 team qualifies to Regular SeasonOpen Qualifiers 3: 2 team qualify to Regular Season | Open Qualifiers 1: 16-18 AugOpen Qualifiers 2: 17-19 AugOpen Qualifiers 3: 18-20 Aug |
| Regular Season | 8 teams, single round-robin, total 28 matches, BO3 per match5 teams from the Open QualifiersDirect invite to 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split Champion and 1st Runner-up, Team Occupy and Team OkamiDirect invite to Team Falcons4 teams will qualify to the Playoffs based on RS standingsThe top team from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, top team from Egypt, and top team from United Arab Emirates, based on RS standings, will qualify to PlayoffsThe 2nd best performing team based on RS standings will qualify to the Playoffs | Week 1: 8-9 SepWeek 2: 15-16 SepWeek 3: 22-23 SepWeek 4: 29-30 SepWeek 5: 6-7 Oct |
| Playoffs | Double elimination, total 6 matchesAll matches excluding Upper Bracket Finals, Lower Bracket Finals, and Grand Finals: BO3Upper Bracket Finals and Lower Bracket Finals: BO5Grand Finals: BO7 | 19 OctUpper Bracket Match 1 & 2Lower Bracket Match 120 OctUpper Bracket FinalsLower Bracket Finals21 OctGrand Finals |
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About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over one billion installations and over 105 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 120 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.
About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports
Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Latin America.
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