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Updated on December 18, 12:26 a.m. (GMT+8):Updated scores.
Out of 16 teams in the group stage, eight qualify for the next phase of theM5 World Championship— theKnockout Stage.
The remaining teams compete for the title of the bestMobile Legends: Bang Bangteam of the year and a share of the US$900,000 prize pool.
AP Bren,Blacklist International,ONIC Esports, Geek Fam, and See You Soon have secured their spots in the knockout stage.
Additionally, non-MPL teams Fire Flux Esports, Burmese Ghouls, and Deus Vult have proven themselves capable and earned their places alongside the established MPL teams.
Here’s everything you need to know about the M5 Knockout Stage.
M5 Knockout Stage format
The Knockout Stage features a double-elimination format, with all eight qualified teams beginning in the upper bracket.
All matches are best-of-five, except for the grand final, which is a best-of-seven showdown.
December 9 (Saturday)
Upper bracket quarterfinal
Deus Vult and ONIC Esports advance to the upper bracket semifinal.
Fire Flux Esports and Blacklist International drop the lower bracket.
December 10 (Sunday)
AP Bren and Geek Fam advance to the upper bracket semifinal.
See You Soon and Burmese Ghouls drop to the lower bracket.
Lower bracket first round
Fire Flux Esports and Burmese Ghouls have been eliminated.
Blacklist International and See You Soon advance to the lower bracket quarterfinal.
December 12 (Tuesday)
Upper bracket semifinal
ONIC Esports and AP Bren advance to the upper bracket final.
Deus Vult and Geek Fam drop to the lower bracket quarterfinal.
December 15 (Friday)
Lower bracket quarterfinal
Blacklist International and Deus Vult advance to the lower bracket semifinal.
Geek Fam Indonesia and See You Soon have been eliminated.
Lower bracket semifinal
Upper bracket final
Lower bracket final
(to be updated)
Knockout Stage qualified teams
Where to watch the Knockout Stage?
All the games will be streamed live on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s official platforms:
The first phase of the playoffs from December 9 to 12 will be held at EVM Convention Center. The venue will change to the Rizal Memorial Coliseum from December 115 to 17.
Tickets are still available atSlash Event, the tournament’s official ticketing partner.
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