Following one of the most jaw-dropping finishes at the 2024 Esports World Cup, the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (MWI) is set to make a thrilling return to Riyadh in July 2025. Last year's event witnessed an unforgettable upset as Smart Omega Empress toppled the long-dominant Team Vitality in the Grand Final, ending their impressive three-year, 24-tournament winning streak.
The stakes are even higher this time around, with 16 of the world's best all-women MLBB teams vying for glory and a record-setting prize pool. Scheduled from July 15th to 19th, MWI 2025 will kick off with a double-elimination Group Stage featuring all qualified teams. The top eight will advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket, competing for a share of a staggering $550,000 prize pool, plus a $10,000 MVP bonus for the standout performer.
This year's qualifiers are more expansive, drawing top talent from nearly every region. Several powerhouses have already secured their spots, including DreamMax from the MWI 2025 LATAM Qualifiers, CFU Serendipity from Queen Legends Season 1, NAVI MY from the MYSG Qualifier, and Falcons Vega MENA from the Carry1st Africa Cup. Additional slots will be claimed through ongoing regional events such as BOG Season 1, Athena League, and Lady MVP Season 6, with other regional qualifiers from China, North America, Mekong, Mongolia, and Türkiye concluding in the coming weeks.
MWI's return is a highlight of the larger Esports World Cup 2025, which brings together top clubs from multiple titles to compete in a unique cross-game format. Smart Omega Empress returns as the defending champions, but with formidable teams from across the globe ready to challenge, their title defense is anything but assured.
