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Updated on December 7, 11:16 p.m. (GMT+8):Updatedscores and standings.

TheM5 World Championshipgroup stage (M5 group stage) features the top 16Mobile Legends: Bang Bang teamsvying for the world title and the lion’s share of the US$900,000 prize pool.

AP Bren’s David “FlapTzy” Canon together with See You Soon’s Clarense “Kousei” Camilo and Sovann “Raa” Chanmakara during M5 Media Day

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.

M5 World Championship group stage format

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.

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.

Team Lilgun poses for a photo during M5 Media Day

Standings

Group A

ONIC Esports and See You Soon advance to the knockout stage.

Bigetron Sons and Triple Esports have been eliminated.

Blacklist International’s Kristoffer “BON CHAN” Ricaplaza talking about difference between MPL PH and MPL ID teams

Group B

Blacklist International and Fire Flux Esports advance to the knockout stage.

Team SMG and RRQ Akira have been eliminated.

ONIC Esports Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol and Denver “Yeb” Miranda talking about their Filipino fans at the M5 World Championship

AP Bren and Burmese Ghouls advance to the knockout stage.

Team Flash and Team Lilgun have been eliminated.

M5 World Championship logo

Geek Fam and Deus Vult advance to the knockout stage.

TheOhioBrothers and HomeBois have been eliminated.

M5 venues - Jio Space, EVM Convention Center, and Rizal Memorial Coliseum

(To be updated after every match day)

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:

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

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