M5 World Championship

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[e][h]M5 World Championship
"Better Than Great"
League Information
Organizer:
Official Device:
Patch:
Type:
Offline
Location:
Philippines Manila
Malaysia Selangor
Venue:
Rizal Memorial Coliseum
(Knockout Stage 2 & Grandfinals)
EVM Convention Center
(Group Stage & Knockout Stage 1)
Jio Space
(Wild Card)
Prize Pool:
$900,000 USD
Start Date:
2023-11-23
End Date:
2023-12-17
Liquipedia Tier:
Links
Teams
Number of teams:
22
Chronology

The M5 World Championship is the final event and the World Championship of the MLBB 2023 Competitive Season organized by Moonton.


This year, M5 introduces the Wildcard stage and a prize pool increase from $800,000 to $900,000 USD, and is the first time the World Championship will be held across two different countries.

Format[edit]

  • Click here for detailed information about Wild Card Drawing
  • Wild Card Drawing Live : November 4, 2023 - 16:00SGT
  • Eight teams are split into two groups
  • Teams are drawn randomly
  • The order of the draw is AB-AB-AB-AB
  • Wildcard: November 23rd - 25th, 2023
    • Eight teams will be randomly drawn into two groups
    • Single Round Robin
    • All matches are Bo3
    • Winning a Match will grant 1 point.
    • Top 2 teams from each group play in a Crossover Match
    • Bottom 2 teams from each group are eliminated
    • Click here to know the Wildcard tiebreaker rules

If somehow 2 or 3 teams have the same score, there will be tiebreaker to decide the ranking

  • 2-way Tiebreaker
    • Upper position will be decided by previous head to head.
  • 3-way Tiebreaker
    • Upper position will be decided by head to head Match record with teams involved
    • Upper position will be decided games diff.
    • If Games Diff cannot determine the rankings of 3 teams involved, Additional match will be applied
      • The three teams will play two additional games according to the ranking of winning time of the first-round tiebreaker. The fastest game win of three teams will be sorted in ascending order.
      • Example:
        • Team 1 - 10:00
        • Team 2 - 11:00
        • Team 3 - 12:00
      • Teams 2 and 3 will play a Bo1 match and the winner will face Team 1 in a Bo1 match.
      • The winner between Team 1 and Team 2 or 3 will get the upper position.
    • If Games Diff cannot determine the rankings of 2 teams involved, Additional match will be applied
      • The Match will be Bo1
      • The winner will get the upper position.
  • Crossover Match: November 26th, 2023
    • First place teams compete in a Bo5 against the other group's runner-up
    • The winners of each match advance to Group Stage
    • The losers are eliminated
  • Click here for detailed information about Group Stage Drawing
  • Group Stage: December 2nd - 7th, 2023
    • 16 teams are divided into 4 groups
    • Single Round Robin
    • All matches are Bo3
    • Winning a Match will grant 1 point.
    • Top 2 teams from each group advance to Knockout Stage
    • Bottom 2 teams from each group are eliminated
    • Click here to know the Group Stage tiebreaker rules

If somehow 2 or 3 teams have the same score, there will be tiebreaker to decide the ranking

  • 2-way Tiebreaker
    • Upper position will be decided by previous head to head.
  • 3-way Tiebreaker
    • Upper position will be decided by head to head Match record with teams involved
    • Upper position will be decided games diff.
    • If Games Diff cannot determine the rankings of 3 teams involved, Additional match will be applied
      • The three teams will play two additional games according to the ranking of winning time of the first-round tiebreaker. The fastest game win of three teams will be sorted in ascending order.
      • Example:
        • Team 1 - 10:00
        • Team 2 - 11:00
        • Team 3 - 12:00
      • Teams 2 and 3 will play a Bo1 match and the winner will face Team 1 in a Bo1 match.
      • The winner between Team 1 and Team 2 or 3 will get the upper position.
    • If Games Diff cannot determine the rankings of 2 teams involved, Additional match will be applied
      • The Match will be Bo1
      • The winner will get the upper position.
  • Knockout Stage: December 9th - 17th, 2023
    • Double elimination bracket
      • All Matches are Bo5 until the Grand Finals
      • Grand Final is Bo7

Prize Pool[edit]

$900,000 USD are spread among the participants as seen below:

Star Of The Day[edit]

Participants[edit]

Group Stage[edit]

Indonesia ONIC
Gold Lane
DNP
Indonesia Albert
Main RosterStaff
4th M4 World ChampionshipM4 World Championship M4
Philippines Yeb
Indonesia Adi
Main RosterSubstitutes
4th M4 World ChampionshipM4 World Championship M4
EXP LaneIndonesia Butsss
JunglerPhilippines Kairi
MiddleIndonesia Sanz
Gold LaneIndonesia CW
RoamerIndonesia Kiboy
SubstitutesStaff
4th M4 World ChampionshipM4 World Championship M4
Indonesia Geek Fam ID
Gold LaneIndonesia Caderaa
Main RosterStaff
Indonesia Erpang
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneIndonesia Luke
Jungler
ONIC ProdigyONIC Prodigy
Indonesia Nnael
MiddleIndonesia Aboy
Gold LanePhilippines Markyyyyy
RoamerPhilippines Baloyskie
SubstitutesStaff
Philippines AP.Bren
EXP Lane
DNP
Philippines Pandora
Main RosterStaff
1st M2 World ChampionshipM2 World Championship M2
Philippines Ducky
Philippines Vren
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st M2 World ChampionshipM2 World Championship M2
EXP LanePhilippines FlapTzy
JunglerPhilippines KyleTzy
MiddlePhilippines Pheww
Gold LanePhilippines Super Marco
RoamerPhilippines Owgwen
SubstitutesStaff
1st M2 World ChampionshipM2 World Championship M2
Philippines Blacklist International
Middle
DNP
Philippines Hadji
Gold Lane
DNP
Philippines Owl
Main RosterStaff
1st M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
Philippines Master the Basics
Philippines Dex Star
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
EXP LanePhilippines Edward
JunglerPhilippines Sensui
MiddlePhilippines Yue
Gold LanePhilippines Oheb
RoamerPhilippines Renejay
SubstitutesStaff
1st M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
Brazil RRQ Akira
Roamer
DNP
Brazil Blink
Main RosterStaff
7th - 8th M4 World ChampionshipM4 World Championship M4
Brazil Cabral
Brazil Maryana
Main RosterSubstitutes
7th - 8th M4 World ChampionshipM4 World Championship M4
EXP LaneBrazil Tekashi
JunglerBrazil Kiing
MiddleBrazil Seigen
Gold LaneBrazil Gustalagusta
RoamerBrazil Luiiz
SubstitutesStaff
7th - 8th M4 World ChampionshipM4 World Championship M4
Brazil Bigetron Sons
RoamerBrazil Akashi
Main RosterStaff
Brazil Daarkness
Paraguay Valeria
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneBrazil Bllack
JunglerBrazil Buzizio
MiddleBrazil Sindra
Gold LaneBrazil Upa
RoamerBrazil Lunna
SubstitutesStaff
Malaysia HomeBois
Gold Lane
DNP
Malaysia Anip
Middle
DNP
Malaysia Vins
Main RosterStaff
Malaysia Pabz
Malaysia Saiful
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneMalaysia Sepat
JunglerMalaysia Chibii
MiddleIndonesia Warlord
Gold Lane
Alter EgoAlter Ego
Indonesia RaizeL
RoamerMalaysia Xorn
SubstitutesStaff
Singapore Team Flash
Middle
DNP
Singapore Bloopymiku
Main RosterStaff
Singapore Remaniscent
Singapore Kayzeepi
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneSingapore Adammir
Jungler
Geek Fam IDGeek Fam ID
Philippines Hadess
MiddleSingapore Jayy
Gold LaneSingapore Vanix
Roamer
RSG SingaporeRSG Singapore
Singapore Lolsie
SubstitutesStaff
Cambodia See You Soon
Jungler
DNP
Cambodia Tuzu
Gold Lane
DNP
Cambodia RUNN
Main RosterStaff
9th - 12th M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
Cambodia Cattt
Cambodia Jin
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 12th M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
EXP LaneCambodia FELIX
JunglerPhilippines MP the King
MiddleCambodia Raa
Gold LanePhilippines Kousei
RoamerCambodia BOXI
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 12th M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
Saudi Arabia Triple Esports
Notes
Gold Lane
DNP
Jordan Fury
EXP Lane
DNP
Saudi Arabia Krauser
Gold Lane
DNP
Saudi Arabia Lark
Main RosterStaff
Philippines Lyrick
Syria Zuzu
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneSaudi Arabia Sanji
JunglerSaudi Arabia Tarzan
MiddleSaudi Arabia Cuffin
Gold LaneSaudi Arabia Saano
RoamerSaudi Arabia Trolll
SubstitutesStaff
1 Gold Lane Saudi Arabia Lark can not attend due to visa issues.
CIS Deus Vult
EXP Lane
DNP
Kazakhstan Shisu1Skie
Gold Lane
DNP
Russia Lil
Main RosterStaff
9th - 12th M2 World ChampionshipM2 World Championship M2
Philippines Flysolo
Russia McGregoriy
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 12th M2 World ChampionshipM2 World Championship M2
EXP LaneGermany Kid Bomba
JunglerRussia Magistor
MiddleRussia Sunset Lover
Gold LaneNorway Carvi
RoamerRussia SAWO
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 12th M2 World ChampionshipM2 World Championship M2
Turkey Fire Flux Esports
Jungler
DNP
Turkey Paranoid
Main RosterStaff
Turkey Badgalseph
S2G EsportsS2G Esports
Turkey SIGIBUM
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneTurkey Alien
JunglerTurkey Tienzy
MiddleTurkey Rosa
Gold LaneTurkey Sunshine
RoamerTurkey APEX47
SubstitutesStaff
North America TheOhioBrothers
Roamer
DNP
United States Wrath
Main RosterStaff
Canada PikaDiff
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LanePhilippines Mielow
JunglerUnited States Bestplayer1
MiddleSouth Korea Hoon
Gold LaneCanada ZIA
RoamerUnited States SHARK
SubstitutesStaff
Myanmar Burmese Ghouls
EXP LaneMyanmar Carbon
Main RosterStaff
2nd M2 World ChampionshipM2 World ChampionshipM2
Myanmar Lynn Daddy
Assistant CoachMyanmar DJ
Myanmar EGG
Main RosterSubstitutes
2nd M2 World ChampionshipM2 World ChampionshipM2
EXP LaneMyanmar Shadow
JunglerMyanmar Niko
MiddleMyanmar Lina
Gold LaneMyanmar Stitch
RoamerMyanmar Blinkx
SubstitutesStaff
2nd M2 World ChampionshipM2 World ChampionshipM2

Wildcard[edit]

Argentina Imperio
Notes
Middle
DNP
Malvinas GamingMalvinas Gaming
Argentina Mirror
Jungler
DNP
Argentina Ranssio
Roamer
DNP
Peru Darken
Main RosterStaff
Argentina El Viejo
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneArgentina Markinho
JunglerArgentina AURORAA
MiddleArgentina Feshin
Gold LaneArgentina Yur
Roamer
ÍntimosÍntimos
Peru Stephe
SubstitutesStaff
1 Roamer Peru Darken can not attend due to visa issues. Roamer Peru Stephe from ÍntimosÍntimos Íntimos will be a stand-in for this event.
Malaysia Team SMG
Jungler
DNP
Malaysia Subway
Main RosterStaff
13th - 16th M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
Philippines Pao
Malaysia Loong
Main RosterSubstitutes
13th - 16th M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
EXP LaneMalaysia Smooth
JunglerPhilippines Saxa
MiddleMalaysia Stormie
Gold LaneMalaysia Sasa
RoamerPhilippines Mikko
SubstitutesStaff
13th - 16th M3 World ChampionshipM3 World Championship M3
CIS Umbrella Squad
Notes
Roamer
DNP
Russia EvilKing
Roamer
DNP
Russia A F K
Main RosterStaff
Ukraine Defender
Russia Finashev
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneRussia Castle
JunglerRussia Marl
MiddleRussia Troublemaker
Gold LaneRussia black march
RoamerRussia Fangor
SubstitutesStaff
1 Roamer Russia A F K can not attend due to passport international issues.
Nepal 4Merical Esports
Gold LaneNepal Hybrid
Main RosterStaff
Singapore Amoux
Nepal Genji
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneNepal Masarap
JunglerNepal Lunatic Panda
MiddleNepal Xerox
Gold LaneNepal Yahiko
RoamerNepal Clock
SubstitutesStaff
Laos Niightmare Esports
EXP LaneLaos Jvckkk
Main RosterStaff
Laos Alain
Laos CaTJN4
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneLaos Juviana
JunglerLaos 2Ez4Lexxy
MiddleLaos Sosoul
Gold LaneLaos Khammy
RoamerLaos J4ZBIN
SubstitutesStaff
Mongolia Team Lilgun
Flex
DNP
Mongolia MrLi
Main RosterStaff
BURN x FLASHBURN x FLASH
Philippines zMitch
Mongolia Milly
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneMongolia Aizn
JunglerMongolia Zxaura
MiddleMongolia Forbid
Gold LaneMongolia Bebex
RoamerMongolia Ethan
SubstitutesStaff
MENA Team Falcons
Middle
DNP
Egypt Ramez
Main Roster
EXP LaneSaudi Arabia Hulk
JunglerEgypt Lio
MiddlePhilippines Goodnight
Gold LanePhilippines Lawtrick
RoamerPalestine Super
Substitutes
China KeepBest Gaming
Jungler
DNP
China Past
Main RosterStaff
China Webby
China Spirit
Main RosterSubstitutes
EXP LaneChina Siyu
JunglerChina Simba
MiddleChina LMU
Gold LaneChina GodYang
RoamerChina Tides
SubstitutesStaff

Region Changes[edit]

  • China China added to the championship
  • BangladeshNepal South Asia added to the championship
  • Mongolia Mongolia added to the championship
  • CIS CIS rejoins, having last competed in M3 World Championship, now renamed as EECA
  • Brazil Brazil and Latin America NorthLatin America South LAN/LAS can no longer qualify from their respective leagues. Instead, the top teams from these three leagues must now qualify to M5 through LIGA LATAM

Results[edit]

Wildcard[edit]

Wildcard Group A
#TeamMatchGameDiff
1.Team SMGTeam SMG Team SMG3-06-2+4
2.Niightmare EsportsNiightmare Esports Niightmare Esports2-15-3+2
3.Team FalconsTeam Falcons Team Falcons1-24-40
4.4Merical Esports4Merical Esports 4Merical Esports0-30-6-6


Wildcard Group B
#TeamMatchGameDiff
1.Team LilgunTeam Lilgun Team Lilgun3-06-3+3
2.ImperioImperio Imperio2-15-2+3
3.Umbrella SquadUmbrella Squad Umbrella Squad1-23-4-1
4.KeepBest GamingKeepBest Gaming KeepBest Gaming0-31-6-5


Crossover Match[edit]

Crossover Matches
Qualified
Qualified
Qual.
Q
Team SMGTeam SMGSMG
3
ImperioImperioIMP
1
November 26, 2023 - 14:00 SGT
X.Borg
Joy
Lylia
Bruno
Grock
21:20
Terizla
Roger
Faramis
Clint
Khufra
Terizla
Akai
Valentina
Bruno
Chou
10:31
Yu Zhong
Nolan
Faramis
Clint
Khufra
X.Borg
Joy
Valentina
Bruno
Chou
12:40
Dyrroth
Fredrinn
Faramis
Brody
Guinevere
Terizla
Akai
Lylia
Bruno
Rafaela
14:13
Dyrroth
Fredrinn
Novaria
Brody
Mathilda
Casters: Philippines Naisou, Malaysia GideonQ, Indonesia Arashi
Team SMGTeam SMGSMG
Team LilgunTeam LilgunLil
3
Niightmare EsportsNiightmare EsportsNME
0
November 26, 2023 - 18:00 SGT
Gloo
Guinevere
Novaria
Bruno
Kaja
15:08
Terizla
Joy
Lylia
Karrie
Ruby
Uranus
Guinevere
Valentina
Wanwan
Angela
15:13
Arlott
Lancelot
Lylia
Beatrix
Kaja
Paquito
Baxia
Valentina
Beatrix
Arlott
26:33
Yu Zhong
Fredrinn
Faramis
Wanwan
Mathilda
Casters: Philippines Naisou, Malaysia GideonQ, Indonesia Arashi
Team LilgunTeam LilgunLil



Group Stage[edit]

Group A
#TeamMatchGameDiff
1.ONICONIC ONIC3-06-0+6
2.See You SoonSee You Soon See You Soon2-14-2+2
3.Triple EsportsTriple Esports Triple Esports1-22-5-3
4.Bigetron SonsBigetron Sons Bigetron Sons0-31-6-5


Group B
#TeamMatchGameDiff
1.Fire Flux EsportsFire Flux Esports Fire Flux Esports2-15-2+3
2.Blacklist InternationalBlacklist International Blacklist International2-14-3+1
3.Team SMGTeam SMG Team SMG1-23-5-2
4.RRQ AkiraRRQ Akira RRQ Akira1-23-5-2


Group C
#TeamMatchGameDiff
1.AP.BrenAP.Bren AP.Bren3-06-0+6
2.Burmese GhoulsBurmese Ghouls Burmese Ghouls1-23-4-1
3.Team FlashTeam Flash Team Flash1-23-5-2
4.Team LilgunTeam Lilgun Team Lilgun1-22-5-3


Group D
#TeamMatchGameDiff
1.Geek Fam IDGeek Fam ID Geek Fam ID2-14-3+1
2.Deus VultDeus Vult Deus Vult2-15-4+1
3.TheOhioBrothersTheOhioBrothers TheOhioBrothers1-23-5-2
4.HomeBoisHomeBois HomeBois1-24-40




Knockout Stage[edit]

Upper Bracket QF (Bo5)
Upper Bracket SF (Bo5)
Upper Bracket Final (Bo5)
Grand Final (Bo7)
Fire Flux EsportsFire Flux EsportsFF
1
Deus VultDeus VultDeVu
3
December 9, 2023 - 14:00 SGT
Lapu-Lapu
Martis
Lylia
Beatrix
Edith
20:58
Terizla
Baxia
Novaria
Brody
Diggie
Terizla
Fanny
Lylia
Beatrix
Tigreal
16:35
Paquito
Baxia
Faramis
Bruno
Minotaur
Khaleed
Aamon
Valentina
Irithel
Hilda
11:06
Dyrroth
Nolan
Faramis
Bruno
Kaja
Thamuz
Guinevere
Novaria
Irithel
Tigreal
21:21
Uranus
Nolan
Faramis
Beatrix
Diggie
Casters: Malaysia Laphel, United States Trex, Philippines Wolf
ONICONICONIC
3
Blacklist InternationalBlacklist InternationalBLCK
2
December 9, 2023 - 18:30 SGT
Arlott
Benedetta
Lylia
Claude
Khufra
30:05
Khaleed
Guinevere
Faramis
Bruno
Rafaela
Khaleed
Dyrroth
Valentina
Claude
Kaja
22:54
Edith
Fredrinn
Lylia
Bruno
Mathilda
Terizla
Lancelot
Kadita
Wanwan
Minotaur
21:37
Paquito
Akai
Valentina
Claude
Floryn
Khaleed
Lancelot
Faramis
Wanwan
Mathilda
14:51
Arlott
Akai
Valentina
Claude
Minotaur
Terizla
Martis
Valentina
Wanwan
Kaja
13:38
Arlott
Baxia
Lylia
Claude
Floryn
Casters: Malaysia Laphel, United States Trex, Philippines Wolf
Deus VultDeus VultDeVu
0
ONICONICONIC
3
December 12, 2023 - 14:00 SGT
Terizla
Akai
Valentina
Bruno
Mathilda
18:49
Dyrroth
Fredrinn
Gord
Wanwan
Kadita
Arlott
Baxia
Novaria
Brody
Angela
17:15
Fredrinn
Dyrroth
Valentina
Claude
Chou
Terizla
Lancelot
Valentina
Irithel
Tigreal
21:42
Uranus
Fredrinn
Novaria
Bruno
Diggie
Casters: Malaysia Laphel, Philippines Naisou, United States Trex
AP.BrenAP.BrenAPBR
3
See You SoonSee You SoonSYS
1
December 10, 2023 - 14:00 SGT
Paquito
Nolan
Novaria
Bruno
Arlott
14:52
Dyrroth
Lancelot
Faramis
Claude
Kaja
Khaleed
Guinevere
Novaria
Claude
Tigreal
18:32
Terizla
Helcurt
Faramis
Wanwan
Kaja
Benedetta
Nolan
Odette
Bruno
Tigreal
11:05
Terizla
Joy
Angela
Karrie
Guinevere
Paquito
Akai
Faramis
Brody
Arlott
17:07
Dyrroth
Guinevere
Novaria
Bruno
Minotaur
Casters: Philippines Naisou, Indonesia Mirko, Egypt Yasu
Geek Fam IDGeek Fam IDGEEK
3
Burmese GhoulsBurmese GhoulsBG
2
December 10, 2023 - 18:00 SGT
Yu Zhong
Baxia
Faramis
Bruno
Tigreal
20:33
Uranus
Akai
Valentina
Ixia
Guinevere
Lapu-Lapu
Akai
Valentina
Bruno
Arlott
23:05
Gloo
Guinevere
Lylia
Claude
Ruby
Lapu-Lapu
Guinevere
Faramis
Karrie
Minotaur
18:09
Terizla
Joy
Valentina
Bruno
Ruby
Dyrroth
Guinevere
Yve
Bruno
Grock
22:50
Uranus
Baxia
Faramis
Claude
Angela
Arlott
Guinevere
Yve
Claude
Ruby
13:23
Gloo
Martis
Faramis
Bruno
Tigreal
Casters: Philippines Naisou, Indonesia Mirko, Egypt Yasu
Indonesia Caderaa stands in for Indonesia Nnael on GEEK due to Indonesia Nnael two matches's suspended.
AP.BrenAP.BrenAPBR
3
Geek Fam IDGeek Fam IDGEEK
1
December 12, 2023 - 18:00 SGT
Dyrroth
Baxia
Novaria
Brody
Mathilda
22:39
X.Borg
Akai
Valentina
Bruno
Tigreal
Terizla
Martis
Valentina
Claude
Mathilda
19:32
Khaleed
Baxia
Lylia
Bruno
Ruby
Phoveus
Fredrinn
Faramis
Claude
Mathilda
15:23
Khaleed
Akai
Lylia
Bruno
Ruby
Khaleed
Fredrinn
Faramis
Brody
Mathilda
16:41
Yu Zhong
Akai
Lylia
Bruno
Angela
Casters: Malaysia Laphel, Philippines Naisou, United States Trex
Indonesia Caderaa stands in for Indonesia Nnael on GEEK due to Indonesia Nnael two matches's suspended.
ONICONICONIC
3
AP.BrenAP.BrenAPBR
0
December 16, 2023 - 15:00 SGT
Terizla
Nolan
Lylia
Bruno
Tigreal
22:37
Khaleed
Guinevere
Phoveus
Clint
Mathilda
Terizla
Nolan
Novaria
Karrie
Grock
11:49
Arlott