Istanbul will welcome Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s M8 World Championship in January 2027. MOONTON’s October 22 announcement confirms a 16-team main-stage field and a US$1 million prize pool.
Dates and venues
- Knockout stage: January 14–19, 2027, at ESA Espor Arena, Istanbul.
- Grand finals: January 23, 2027, at Ora Arena, as shown on the organiser’s venue-announcement artwork.
- The earlier Wild Card stage takes place in Bangkok, Thailand.
Tickets are available through the official Biletix link in MOONTON’s announcement. Check the selected session, venue and current conditions before booking; the Istanbul knockout dates do not cover every stage of the championship.
Source: MOONTON’s official M8 format, venue and ticketing announcement. Checked November 10, 2026.
Cover: official M8 promotional artwork, supplied by MOONTON Games.
