One of the most notable events in the MLBB esports calendar over the past few years has been the ONE Esports MPL Invitational. However, despite this, there hasn’t been any announcement regarding the tournament in 2024. In this article, we look at whether the ONE Esports MPL Invitational will happen in 2024.
What happened to the ONE Esports MPL Invitational in 2024?
The ONE Esports MPL Invitational, launched in 2020, has always been an event that fans have looked out for. This is because it presents an international tournament, inviting top teams from different regions for esports action. With an invite-only format, it ensures that the favorite teams from different regions can compete.
However, in 2024, there has been no announcement regarding the tournament yet leaving fans wondering if it will happen at all. Here’s what we know.
First of all, during the announcement of the MLBB esports roadmap in 2023, the tournament was present. But, in the 2024 roadmap, announced in January, there was no mention of the ONE Esports MPL Invitational.
Additionally, there has been no announcement regarding it so far from ONE Esports. Therefore, it’s likely that the tournament won’t be returning this year.
Why has the tournament been canceled?
While ONE Esports hasn’t shared the exact reason behind its cancellation this year, the likely cause is a stacked schedule.
There have been many changes to MLBB esports in 2024, primarily as MOONTON tries to make the game more global. The first was the rebranding of the MLBB MSC 2024 to the Mid-Season Cup.
Additionally, the ONE Esports MPL Invitational usually takes place in November, and this year, the IESF World Championship is set to happen then.
With such a stacked schedule, one more international tournament could induce viewer fatigue and also cause issues for the teams. Additionally, last year, Onic Esports pulled out of the tournament, citing scheduling conflicts.
This is a pity because the 2023 edition of the tournament was the biggest one to date. It featured a LAN event, which also allowed teams from around the world to compete. Earlier, it only featured teams from SEA.
Nonetheless, fans will be hoping to see it return in 2025. Only time will tell if that happens, though.
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