The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024 is set to be the biggest and most prestigious event in the history of the game, with a whopping $3 million USD prize pool and 14 international regions participating. However, before the main event kicks off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there is one more hurdle to overcome: the Wild Card stage.
The Wild Card stage is a new addition to the MSC format, which allows eight more teams from various regions to compete for a chance to join the main stage. The regions that will be represented in the Wild Card stage are China, Eastern European and Central Asian countries (EECA), Malaysia, Mekong (Bhutan, Brunei, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam), Mongolia, South Asia (Bangladesh and Nepal), Türkiye, and Latin America (LATAM).
The Wild Card stage will run from 28th June to 14th July, alongside the main event. The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four, and play a single round-robin best-of-three series. The top two teams from each group will advance to the playoffs, where they will face each other in a single-elimination best-of-five bracket. The winner of the Wild Card stage will secure the last spot in the main event, where they will compete against the best teams from around the world.
The stakes are high for the Wild Card teams, as they will have to prove themselves against unfamiliar opponents and adapt to different playstyles and strategies. Moreover, they will have to overcome the pressure and expectations of their fans and regions, who are hoping to see them make history and represent their countries on the global stage.
The MSC 2024 Wild Card stage promises to be an exciting and unpredictable event, as it will showcase the diversity and talent of the MLBB esports scene. Fans can expect to see some thrilling matches, surprising upsets, and memorable moments, as the eight teams fight for their dreams and glory.