MOONTON's MCT SEA announcement confirms that the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Championship Tour Southeast Asia 2026 will take place in Bangkok from 9 to 13 December 2026. The event brings together 12 teams from 11 Southeast Asian countries, including a route for Malaysia's Academy League champion.
The MCT SEA champion and runner-up qualify directly for the M8 Main Stage. The teams finishing third and fourth advance to the M8 Wild Card, so four MCT SEA teams remain in the M8 qualification path after the tournament.
MCT SEA 2026 schedule and key details
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Teams | 12 teams from 11 Southeast Asian countries |
| Group Stage | 9–10 December 2026 |
| Last Chance Qualifier | 10 December 2026 |
| Knockout Playoffs | 11–13 December 2026 |
| Prize pool | USD 50,000 |
| M8 qualification | Top two to the Main Stage; third and fourth to the Wild Card |
How Malaysia can qualify through MCT SEA
Malaysia's MCT SEA place belongs to the MLBB Academy League Malaysia champion, not an additional MPL Malaysia team. The MAL MY champion enters Group D with the MDL Indonesia and MDL Philippines champions.
Only the Group D winner reaches the Knockout Playoffs. To continue to M8, Malaysia's representative must therefore win Group D and then finish in MCT SEA's top four. A top-two finish earns a direct M8 Main Stage place, while third or fourth leads to the M8 Wild Card.
Where the 12 MCT SEA slots come from
Nine teams qualify for Groups A, B and C through domestic leagues or local qualifiers:
- One team from MSL Myanmar
- One team from MPL Cambodia
- One team from MPL Singapore
- Two teams from MSL Thailand, including the host-country slot
- One local qualifier each from Vietnam, Timor-Leste, Brunei and Laos
The remaining three slots form Group D: the champions of MDL Indonesia, MDL Philippines and MLBB Academy League Malaysia.
How the Group Stage, LCQ and Knockout Playoffs work
Groups A, B and C each send their top two teams directly to the Knockout Playoffs. Their three third-placed teams enter a best-of-one Last Chance Qualifier on 10 December, with only the winner advancing.
Group D follows a different rule: only its winner advances, while the other two teams are eliminated without entering the LCQ. The Knockout Playoffs therefore have eight teams—the four group winners, three runners-up from Groups A to C and one LCQ winner.
How many M8 slots does MCT SEA award?
MCT SEA awards two direct M8 Main Stage places to its champion and runner-up. The third- and fourth-placed teams move to the M8 Wild Card rather than qualifying directly for the Main Stage.
A later official M8 slot update confirms that the Bangkok Wild Card will feature 10 teams competing for three places in the 16-team Main Stage. This means an MCT SEA Wild Card place is another qualification opportunity, not a guaranteed Main Stage slot.
What is still unconfirmed?
The final 12 team names depend on results from the listed leagues and qualifiers. MOONTON has not yet confirmed the group draw, match-by-match schedule, broadcast channels, ticket details or team-by-team prize distribution in the selected announcement.
The announcement's prose and format graphic also do not align clearly enough on the exact Knockout Playoffs pool seeding. That detail should remain unconfirmed until MOONTON publishes a consistent bracket or follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is MCT SEA 2026?
MCT SEA 2026 runs from 9 to 13 December 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Group Stage starts on 9 December, followed by the LCQ on 10 December and Knockout Playoffs from 11 to 13 December.
How does Malaysia qualify for MCT SEA?
Malaysia is represented by the MLBB Academy League Malaysia champion. That team must win Group D against the MDL Indonesia and MDL Philippines champions to reach the Knockout Playoffs.
How many MCT SEA teams can reach M8?
The top two qualify directly for the M8 Main Stage. Third and fourth enter the M8 Wild Card, where 10 teams compete for three Main Stage places.
Which teams have qualified for MCT SEA 2026?
The official announcement explains the qualifying routes but does not confirm the final 12-team field. Team names will depend on the results of the listed domestic leagues and local qualifiers.
