M5 group stage: Schedule, results, teams, where to watch

Updated on December 4, 10:42 p.m. (GMT+8): Updated scores and standings.

The M5 World Championship group stage (M5 group stage) features the top 16 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang teams vying for the world title and the lion’s share of the US$900,000 prize pool.

All eyes are on three-time MPL Indonesia champions, ONIC Esports, and MPL Philippines titleholders, AP Bren, who stand as formidable contenders poised to assert their dominance in the tournament.

In this stage, running from December 2 to 7, only the top eight teams are advancing to the playoffs where the stakes are even higher.

To keep you informed, here’s a comprehensive overview of the M5 group stage, including the format, schedule, results, and information on where to catch the action.

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M5 group stage format

The 16 qualified teams are divided into four groups, where they clash in best-of-three matches under a single round-robin format.

The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, while the bottom teams are eliminated from the competition.

M5 group stage schedule, results, and standings

Standings

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

(To be updated after every match day) 

Schedule and results

December 2 (Saturday)

December 3 (Sunday)

December 4 (Monday)

December 5 (Tuesday)

December 6 (Wednesday)

December 7 (Thursday)

(to be updated)

M5 group stage qualified teams

Where to watch the M5 group stage?

All the games will be streamed live on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s official platforms:

• YouTube
• Facebook
• TikTok

Fans can also watch live at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City.

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