Team Vitality Claims Championship at 2025 Esports World Cup

Team Vitality Claims Championship at 2025 Esports World Cup • Women’s Invitational, Moonton Esports Elevates Global Women’s Esports to New Heights

In the early hours of July 19, Team Vitality Women’s Squad from Indonesia triumphed over North America’s Cloud9 White with a 3-1 victory in the finals of the 2025 Esports World Cup • Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Women’s Invitational, lifting the championship trophy. This marks Team Vitality’s third time securing the highest honor in women’s MLBB esports. Co-organized by Moonton Esports and the Saudi Esports World Cup Committee, the tournament featured a record-breaking $2 million prize pool, setting a new benchmark for women’s mobile esports events.

Historic Victory: A Pinnacle Moment for All-Women Teams

Team Vitality showcased exceptional tactical execution in the finals, with captain “Lyna” (a French jungler) securing a game-winning pentakill using the hero “Wanwan” in the fourth match. This multinational all-women squad rapidly rose to prominence after Moonton Esports launched its “Phoenix Initiative” global training program in 2024. Their championship journey included defeating powerhouse teams such as China’s AG Female Squad and Southeast Asia’s RRQ Nymeria.

Tournament Highlights:

• Global viewership surpassed 58 million, a 210% increase from the previous edition.
• Middle Eastern watch time surged by 325% YoY, with Saudi rookie “Nova” emerging as the most popular new player.
• The hashtag #WomensEsportsWorldCup trended in China with 1.2 billion views.

Moonton Esports’ Global Vision for Women’s Esports

As the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Moonton Esports has reshaped the women’s esports ecosystem through three key initiatives:

Infrastructure Investment: Dedicated training bases in Brazil and Dubai for female players.

Commercial Innovation: Collaborations with brands like Chanel and Razer to develop women-centric gaming peripherals.

Talent Development: The 2025 “Female Esports Coach Incubator Program” now spans 23 countries.

“This isn’t just about trophies—it’s about proving the professional potential of women’s esports to the world,” said Justin Yuan, CEO of Moonton Esports, during the awards ceremony. The company will allocate 15% of the event’s proceeds to a newly established “Women’s Esports Education Fund”, supporting career development for female players in developing regions.

Industry Transformation

A recent report by the International Esports Federation (IESF) revealed that the number of professional female esports players globally has reached 2,879 in 2025, an 8-fold increase since 2020. With the MLBB Women’s Professional League (WML) expanding to 16 teams in 2026, analysts believe women’s esports is entering a dual inflection point of professionalization and commercialization.

Player Voices

“Ten years ago, people debated whether women belonged in esports. Today, our gameplay speaks for itself.”
— Lyna, Team Vitality Captain

Vivian, a Team Vitality player who became the first female MLBB athlete featured at Las Vegas’ Sphere last year, added during the post-match press conference:
“To all girls dreaming of becoming esports pros: Every one of us faced challenges early on, but we persevered through relentless self-improvement. My best advice? Believe in yourself, focus on getting better, and success will follow.”

The Road Ahead

Moonton Esports announced plans for a cross-game Women’s Championship Tour in 2026, featuring titles like MLBB and Valorant, to further break gender barriers in esports.