MOONTON Games forges partnership with DOT to co-host M5 World Championship, Wild Card, Group Stage and Knockout venues revealed
International gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) to co-host the M5 World Championship, the world’s biggest Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports event that kickstarts in Manila on December 2, 2023, with early bird prices, tournament venues, and ticket sales announced at the ceremony. Some highlights of the announcement include:
- Held at EVM Convention Center, the partnership cements the official endorsement of MOONTON Games hosting the international championship in Manila. It establishes the framework between the global developer and DOT on hosting the tournament and is set to welcome tens of thousands of fans onground across three weeks, and millions of online viewers.
- Grab the PH Super Pass and MVP Pass early bird ticket bundles, that will go on sale today till 3 November. Both passes are available in limited quantities and allows buyers access to the Group Stage, Knockout, and Grand Finals in Manila, so be sure to secure them quick!
- The Wild Card will be hosted in Malaysia, Jio Space, Group Stage and Knockout Stage I in EVM Convention Center, and the Knockout Stage II and Grand Finals at Rizal Memorial Coliseum
“The Philippines is one of the biggest Mobile Legends: Bang Bang markets and among the strongest regions in MLBB esports. It is prime time to host the M5 World Championship in Manila, and we are excited to bring local and global MLBB communities together in this memorable event,” says MOONTON Games PH Esports Head Logan Shaw. “It is an immense honor to work with DOT for the international tournament, and we are grateful for their support. We hope to bring a greater level of esports tourism to the nation and simultaneously deliver an exceptional viewership experience to the fans.”
“We are proud to be part of history as we welcome participants in our country. We know many Filipinos play and support the game. Today, our esports industry stands on the edge of this tremendous growth, attracting a diverse audience, and we would like to take advantage of this diversity and convert them into tourists who love our country and explore further the bounty of our nation,” says DOT Chief of Staff Atty. Mae Elaine Bathan.
“Our secretary and the Department of Tourism has pushed further to embrace esports as an integral part of our Sports Tourism landscape.”
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