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  International esports organizer PGL has partnered with game developer MOONTON Games to expand the European competitive scene for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), with the launch of the inaugural PGL MLBB Challengers tournament.     The partnership marks PGL’s first MLBB tournament in Europe and is aimed at developing grassroots talent and strengthening the region’s mobile esports ecosystem. PGL, one of Europe’s largest esports organizations, will handle tournament operations and broadcasting.   Ajay Jilka, Head of Esports for Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Türkiye at MOONTON Games, said the partnership is part of the company’s effort to build a stronger regional foundation for MLBB esports in Europe. He noted that PGL’s experience in running large-scale international tournaments makes it a suitable partner for developing the region’s competitive scene.   PGL Broadcast Producer Sebastian Hudisteanu said hosting the organization’s first MLBB tournament in Europe is a milestone, citing the rapid growth of mobile esports in the region and MLBB’s position at the forefront of that growth.   Tournament format and schedule The PGL MLBB Challengers Open Qualifier will begin on January 13, 2026. The PGL MLBB Challengers Main Event will take place from January 16 to 18. Read more in our articles including "Europe enters the MLBB esports scene with first PGL Mobile Legends Challengers tournament" and "Philippine Pro Gaming League 2019 with PHP 1.3 Million combined prize pool announced".