Visa and MOONTON Games, the international video game developer behind Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), announced a three-year partnership to elevate the M Series experience for fans worldwide. The partnership sees Visa named the Global Payment Partner for the next three editions of the M Series, the M8 World Championship in 2027 through the M10 World Championship in 2029.
The M Series is MLBB’s flagship international competition and is the most-watched mobile esports tournament in history with 5.68 million Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV), according to Esports Charts.
From the M8 through the M10, Visa cardholders will receive preferential access to M Series tickets, as well as opportunities to win VIP Zone access, meet-and-greets, and behind-the-scenes tours, bringing fans closer to their favorite players and teams.
The partnership comes as the M Series expands its international footprint. The M8 will mark the tournament’s European debut, building on MLBB Esports’ global expansion strategy unveiled earlier this year. With Visa facilitating payments across more than 200 countries and territories, its reach and payment capabilities will support MLBB’s continued international growth while creating more seamless and rewarding fan experiences.
“We’re proud to deepen our partnership with MOONTON Games and MLBB, one of the most remarkable gaming franchises in the world,” said Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer, Visa Asia Pacific.
“MLBB is a powerful example of how mobile gaming is changing the way people play, connect with each other, and spend. Every year, millions of fans and gamers engage with the M Series. Together with MOONTON Games, we look forward to creating more iconic moments that fans and gamers will remember in the years to come.”
The multi-year agreement builds on Visa’s first entry into MLBB Esports at the M7 World Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia, anchored in a shared vision of empowering youth through digital innovation. Visa has also expanded its presence within the wider MLBB Esports ecosystem, joining MLBB Professional League (MPL) Philippines as an Official Sponsor for Season 18.
“Our partnership with Visa at the M7 demonstrated how we can create greater value together across the fan journey,” said Tiger Xu, Global Head of MLBB Esports, MOONTON Games.
“This multi-year agreement is a natural next step as MLBB Esports enters its next phase of globalisation. It also reflects the growing international scale and relevance of the M Series. Together, we are excited to deliver a more seamless, rewarding, and connected experience for fans around the world.”
