MOONTON Games has officially announced the 2023 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Middle East and North Africa (MPL MENA) Fall Split. The hunt for the region’s top teams will commence on 16 August 2023, with more than US$100,000 in cash and Diamonds (in-game currency) up for grabs. The winning team will also earn themselves a coveted spot at the upcoming M5 World Championship in the Philippines, where teams from all over the world will battle for a slice of the US$900,000 (~SAR3,300,000) pot.

The 2023 MPL MENA Fall Split follows the successful 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split, which saw Team Occupy emerge as Champion after beating Okami Esports 4-3 in a fiercely contested Grand Final. The tournament saw a staggering 101,500 hours of watch time, according to Esports Charts. Team Occupy went on to represent the MENA at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2023—a first for the region—where they battled against the best teams from North America, Southeast Asia, and Turkey.

Team Falcons has confirmed that they will compete at the MPL MENA Fall Split. The Saudi Arabian esports organisation is one of the largest and most competitive in the MENA region and is expected to be a major challenger for the tournament crown. With such a fierce reputation, Team Falcons will certainly be marked by many teams.

Muhammed Al Mutairi, General Director of Esports at Team Falcons, said:

“We believe that the quality of MPL MENA is paramount in shaping the future of esports in the region. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we’ll strive to elevate the competition to new heights, setting a standard that inspires players and fans alike. Team Falcons brings not only unmatched skill and dedication, but also a deep understanding of the game and its community.

We aim to create an environment where talent flourishes, teamwork prevails, and unforgettable moments are made. Our ambitions extend beyond victory; we seek to leave a lasting legacy, fostering growth and nurturing the next generation of esports champions.”

Jaime Cruz, Head of Esports (MENA & South Asia) of MOONTON Games, said:

“We’re delighted at how rapidly the esports scene has grown since we began investing into the region with the launch of MPL MENA at the start of 2022. Our belief in the talent and potential of the local teams here has never been stronger and the arrival of Team Falcons will further elevate the competitive quality and entertainment value the league will bring to the community.”

As with previous seasons, the 2023 MPL MENA Fall Split is open to all comers. This presents talented players from all walks of life with the platform to pursue their esports ambitions and test their abilities against teams from more than 20 countries across the region.

To embark on this first step to becoming esports athletes, players will have to register as a team of at least six members (five players and one substitute) before 8 August 2023: https://bit.ly/2023MPLMENA

Key Dates And Formats

Registered teams will compete in one of three Open Qualifiers from 16 to 20 August 2023. The top five teams from the Open Qualifiers will advance to the Regular Season. There, they will compete alongside the top two teams from the 2023 MPL MENA Spring Split and Team Falcons for five consecutive weekends from 8 September to 7 October 2023.

The four top-placing teams from the Regular Season will advance to the Playoffs from 19 to 21 October, where they will compete for the regional title, the lion’s share of the US$100,000 prize pool, and the right to represent the MENA region at the M5 World Championship.

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