ONE Esports MPLI 2023 Expands Beyond Southeast Asia

Teams from North America, Middle East and North Africa, and China will participate in MPLI for the first time.

ONE Esports, a leading global esports media platform, today announced a momentous development for the upcoming ONE Esports MPL Invitational (MPLI) 2023. Set to take place from November 15 to 19, 2023, ONE Esports MPLI 2023 will see the participation of international teams from North America (NA), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and China for the first time. This event marks a significant step forward in the evolution of MPLI as it hosts its inaugural offline edition and welcomes teams from these key regions.

The ONE Esports MPLI is an iconic event in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports ecosystem, celebrating top-tier competition and showcasing the best talent worldwide. With the inclusion of NA, MENA, and China in ONE Esports MPLI 2023, ONE Esports and MOONTON Games aim to continue pushing the boundaries of esports and elevating MLBB’s competitive landscape to new heights.

“Every year, we strive to broaden the horizons of MPLI, and this year is no exception. We are thrilled to introduce the first-ever offline edition of MPLI and extend a warm invitation to teams from NA, MENA, and China,” said Carlos Alimurung, CEO, ONE Esports. “We look forward to working closely with MOONTON Games to unite the global MLBB community and create an MPLI experience that is more international and competitive than ever before.”

“It brings us great delight to be part of MPLI’s international platform, that brings esports for everyone to compete offline in Jakarta,” stated Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem, MOONTON Games.

“Viewers are in for a truly exciting experience as they can bear witness to Team China participating internationally for the first time ever, and we highly encourage esports fans to catch all the action in person.”

ONE Esports MPLI 2023 will see 16 teams from eight countries and regions match up in the Group Stage from November 15 to 16. The advancing teams will converge at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the Playoffs and Grand Final from November 17 to 19, and battle for the lion’s share of the US$100,000 prize pool.