M8 MLBB World Championship prize pool distribution announced

The M8 MLBB World Championship will be held from December 17, 2026, to January 23, 2027, featuring a total prize pool of $1 million. A total of 23 teams from around the world will battle for the coveted trophy. So far, 13 teams from the regional events have been selected for the event. It will be played in three stages: Wildcard, Swiss Stage, and Knockout.

The Wildcard Stage of the M8 Championship will be held from December 17 to 20 at ICONSIAM, Bangkok, Thailand. The Swiss Stage and Knockout will be hosted from January 3 to 23 in Istanbul, Turkey. The previous edition of the MLBB tournament was conducted in Indonesia, where Filipino club Aurora Gaming PH became the champion.

Prize pool distribution for M8 MLBB World Championship

Here is the prize pool distribution:

• 1st Place – $320,000
• 2nd Place – $150,000
• 3rd Place – $90,000
• 4th Place – $60,000
• 5th Place – $50,000
• 6th Place – $50,000
• 7th Place – $40,000
• 8th Place – $40,000
• 9th Place – $20,000
• 10th Place – $20,000
• 11th Place – $20,000
• 12th Place – $16,000
• 13th Place – $16,000
• 14th Place – $16,000
• 15th Place – $12,500
• 16th Place – $12,500
• 17th Place – $12,000
• 18th Place – $9,000
• 19th Place – $9,000
• 20th Place – $7,500
• 21st Place – $7,500
• 22nd Place – $7,500
• 23rd Place – $7,500
• FMVP – $5,000

Qualified teams so far

Here are the names of the qualified teams so far:

1. Aurora Gaming PH (Philippines)
2. Team Falcons PH (Philippines)
3. Selangor Red Giants (Malaysia)
4. Team Rey (Malaysia)
5. The MongolZ (Mongolia)
6. Team Spirit (Russia)
7. Team Falcons (Saudi Arabia)
8. Leon Esports TH (Thailand)
9. DianFengYaoGuai (China)
10. Guangzhou Gaming (China)
11. Aurevia Team (Russia)
12. Team Yandex (Russia)
13. Titan Esports Club (Egypt)

Defending world champion Aurora Gaming recently emerged victorious in the MPL Philippines Season 18 after a stunning run. Team Falcons was the runner-up. Both teams will be among the top contenders for the M8 MLBB World Championship.

Selangor Red Giants from Malaysia were third in the previous edition of the world championship. The club recently became the winner of the MPL Malaysia Season 18. Team Rey claimed second position in this event after an impressive run.

The MongolZ won the MCT EA 2026 Ulaanbaatar and secured their seat in the Swiss Stage of the M8 World Championship. Team Spirit was victorious in the MLBB Continental Championships Season 8. Team Falcons was the winner of the MPL MENA Season 10.

Edited by Sandeep Banerjee