Team Spirit has been crowned the champion of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup 2026. The team secured the title at the Esports World Cup held at the Lenovo Legion Gauntlet Arena in Paris, France, concluding the event on August 1.
Quick Facts
- Champion: Team Spirit
- Runner-up: Yangon Galacticos
- Total Prize Pool: $3,025,000
- Event Dates: July 22 – August 1, 2026
Knockout Stage Results
The final phase of the tournament saw intense competition leading up to the August 1 Grand Final. Team Spirit claimed the top prize, with Yangon Galacticos taking second place. In the Third Place Match, ONIC defeated Team Falcons PH 3-0.
Final Bracket
- Grand Final: Team Spirit 1-0 Yangon Galacticos
- Third Place Match: ONIC 3-0 Team Falcons PH
The semifinals, held on July 31, saw Yangon Galacticos eliminate Team Falcons PH (3-2) and Team Spirit move past ONIC (3-0).
Final Standings and Prize Distribution
The $3,025,000 prize pool was distributed among the 16 teams based on their final placements in the tournament:
| Place | Team | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Team Spirit | $1,000,000 |
| 2nd | Yangon Galacticos | $500,000 |
| 3rd | ONIC | $250,000 |
| 4th | Team Falcons PH | $150,000 |
| 5th-8th | PRO Esports, Team Vitality, Team Vamos, Aurora Gaming | $100,000 |
| 9th-12th | Guangzhou Gaming, Entity7, Selangor Red Giants, Team Falcons MENA | $65,000 |
| 13th-16th | True Rippers, IGNITE Gaming, Geekay Esports, Team Liquid PH | $45,000 |
Tournament Format
The 2026 edition featured 16 teams split into two groups of eight. The Group Stage utilized a double-elimination bracket with best-of-three series. The top four teams from each group advanced to the Knockout Stage. Knockout matches were played as best-of-five (BO5), with the exception of the Grand Final, which was a best-of-seven (BO7) showdown.