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| Thailand's IDONOTSLEEP, the inaugural MLBB Mid Season Cup (formerly MLBB Southeast Asian Cup) champions, triumphantly returned to the MLBB eSports landscape as the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Legendary Team Champions. (Image Source: MOONTON Games) |
IDONOTSLEEP (Thailand) and Maru Gamerpact eSports (Philippines) claimed victory at the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals held last March 27-29, 2025 at the Gandaria City Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia. IDONOTSLEEP were crowned the Legendary Team Champions, marking their triumphant return to the MLBB podium. The team previously made history as the inaugural champions of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Southeast Asian Cup (since rebranded to the MLBB Mid Season Cup). Representing the Philippines, Maru Gamerpact eSports were named the Grassroots Team Champions after defeating five other national champion teams from Southeast Asia.
The MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup is a cross-regional MLBB third-party featuring top teams from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines competing to claim the title for their nations. Over three action-packed days, the Grand Finals was a display of MLBB eSports passion with teams demonstrating strategic gameplay that thrilled the audience. The Legendary Team APAC Grand Finals reunited former MLBB professionals from six regions. These ex-professionals came together to reassert their place in the competitive MLBB scene and compete for the US$52,500 prize pool. Legendary Team Champions IDONOTSLEEP featured a mixed gender roster and entered as tournament favourites backed by their legacy as the first MSC champions. On the other hand, Maru Gamerpact eSports claimed victory in the Grassroots Team APAC Grand Finals, making the Philippines proud with their triumph over 882 registered teams.
As MLBB’s largest cross-regional grassroots tournament, the event provided a vital platform for empowering emerging talent to pursue their eSports aspirations. All tournament matches were played on the OPPO Reno13 5G, designed even for the most competitive gamers. Delivering unparalleled smoothness, high-performance and lag-free gameplay, players were able to compete at their best, worry-free. At the Grand Finals award ceremony, OPPO APAC President Andy Shi and MOONTON Games Senior Partnerships Manager for eSports Ecosystem Eric Wu recognized the players’ dedication and tournament’s success. Andy said, "At OPPO, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming by providing cutting-edge technology that enhances the mobile eSports experience. The OPPO Reno13 5G has proven to be the ultimate device for competitive gaming, ensuring seamless and responsive gameplay. We are thrilled to see such an incredible display of skill and sportsmanship at the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals."
Eric said, "The MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals has been a celebration of veteran and grassroots eSports talent. This event is more than just competition – it highlights our commitment to nurturing emerging talent and honoring the contributions of veterans who have shaped our MLBB community. We look forward to more collaborations with OPPO, given our shared vision of growing the mobile eSports ecosystem and providing fans with the best gaming experiences." With the MLBB x OPPO Smooth Legend Cup APAC Grand Finals setting a new benchmark for mobile eSports as the MLBB’s largest cross-regional grassroots tournament, OPPO remains committed to supporting the gaming community with state-of-the-art technology and immersive innovation.
