The M7 World Championship reached its Grand Final on Sunday, January 25, 2026, marking the conclusion of the 7th MLBB World Championship, held at the Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia. This is the second Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) world championship held in Indonesia, following the M4 World Championship in 2023. As usual, as M7 draws to a close, Moonton Games will announce the host location for the M8 MLBB World Championship.

Information about the host of the M8 MLBB World Championship is crucial. It's worth knowing for fans who plan to watch this global championship. The host of the M8 MLBB World Championship may not be widely known. However, many hope that Moonton Games will bring new innovations to further expand the reach of MLBB Esports worldwide.

Moonton Games Announces Istanbul, Turkey as Host of the M8 MLBB World Championship

Information regarding the host of the M8 MLBB World Championship was announced on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Grand Final Opening Ceremony of the M7 World Championship at the Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta. This announcement was made directly by Moonton Games CEO Cloud Zhang. Cloud Zhang stated that Istanbul, Turkey, will host the M8 MLBB World Championship, the next Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) world championship in 2027.

"And the M8 Grand Finals will take place in Istanbul! Now, let us turn our eyes out to the stage and enjoy this global sport celebration together. Thank you," said Cloud Zhang, CEO of Moonton Games. It is truly an exciting announcement that Istanbul, Turkey will host the M8 MLBB World Championship. Indeed, it is undeniable that the competitive MLBB scene in Turkey is growing rapidly.

In fact, Turkey has been present in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) competitive scene since the M3 World Championship in 2021. This means that over the past five years, Turkey has become a powerhouse and a testament to the progress of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) competitive scene globally, beyond the Southeast Asian (SEA) market itself. It's only natural that Turkey now deserves the honor of hosting the MLBB World Championship.

Moonton Games' Big Surprise: M8 Wild Card Stage Will Be Held in Thailand

On the same occasion, Cloud Zhang also announced that the M8 MLBB World Championship - Wild Card Stage will take place in Thailand. Some time ago, Moonton Games announced that they had made a major breakthrough by expanding into Thailand, bringing the MSL Thailand competition to revitalize the competitive Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) scene in Thailand in 2026. This is certainly exciting news for all MLBB fans in Thailand, who will be watching the upcoming M8 world-class competition in 2027.

"It's my great honor to announce that the M8 Wild Card will be held in Thailand in 2027," said Cloud Zhang. This is truly a major breakthrough from Moonton in 2026, expanding the scope of their global competition beyond just the Southeast Asia (SEA) region, but also preparing to do more in the future.

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