The 32nd Southeast Asian Games (32nd SEA Games) in Cambodia will bring together the best Mobile Legends: Bang Bang players in the region where MLBB is on top.

It is the third time the game has been included as a competitive title in the SEA Games, with the Philippines dominating the scene in the last two years. Indonesia follows closely behind with two silver medals.

The Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Timor-Leste, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia will be competing this time around, either through a qualifying tournament or a selection.


What is the 32nd SEA Games?

32nd SEA Games and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang logo
Credit: Moonton

The 2023 Southeast Asian Games (31st SEA Games), is a biennial multi-sporting event with 11 countries in the region as participants.

Cambodia is the host nation for the event this year, which will feature a mix of both traditional sports and esports titles. This is the third year since esports was included in the event.


32nd SEA Games format

There will be nine competing teams in the tournament, all made up of players who were either selected or made it through a qualifying tournament in their region.

The exact format for the tournament has yet to be announced.

(to be updated)



32nd SEA Games schedule

Team SIBOL's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team, representing the Philippines at the 31st SEA Games
Credit: SEA Games

The playoffs will happen for the women’s division will be from May 10 to 11, while the men’s division will have its playoffs from May 12 to 14.

(to be updated)


Participating regions at the 32nd SEA Games

COUNTRYQUALIFIER
The PhilippinesPhilippines qualifier
IndonesiaIndonesian selection
CambodiaCambodia selection
LaosLaos qualifier
MalaysiaMalaysia selection
MyanmarMyanmar selection
SingaporeSingapore selection
Timor LesteTBD
VietnamVietnam qualifier

Where to watch?

Vietnam's League of Legends team winning at the 31st SEA Games
Credit: ONE Esports

All the games will be live-streamed on MLBB’s YouTube channel.

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