JioBLAST & Esports Foundation announce MOBA Legends 5v5 Tournament
(Courtesy : JioBLAST, MOBA Legends, EWC)
Nationwide competition on JioGames to culminate in live showcase matches at India Rising LAN event in Mumbai
India Rising: Road to EWC, the national esports pathway and gaming festival launched by JioBLAST and the Esports Foundation (EF) ahead of the Esports World Cup 2026, will showcase MOBA Legends: 5v5! as a featured demonstration title through a nationwide competition hosted on JioGames, culminating in live showcase matches at the India Rising: Road to EWC LAN event in Mumbai.
Grassroot teams from across the country will compete in the tournament through open online qualifiers and playoff stages, with registrations remaining open on JioGames until June 10, 2026.
The top two teams will earn the opportunity to showcase their gameplay live at the India Rising: Road to EWC Main event in Mumbai, in front of gaming fans and livestream audiences.
Know more about MOBA Legends esports
With nearly 10 million downloads globally, MOBA Legends: 5v5! is emerging as a fast-growing mobile competitive title.
Its squad-based gameplay, creator-friendly content potential and spectator-driven match format position it strongly within India’s rapidly growing mobile gaming market, particularly among Gen Z audiences.
Commenting on the growing potential of MOBA esports in India, Charlie Cowdrey, CEO, JioBLAST, said,“Moba Legends 5v5! has the unique ability to build deeply engaged gaming communities because they combine strategy, teamwork, competition and social gameplay in a highly accessible mobile format.
Through India Rising: Road to EWC, our focus is on creating larger opportunities for established teams as well as grassroots players to help grow the game’s ecosystem and fandom in India.”
This also translates strongly into live streaming experiences through high-intensity gameplay, comeback moments, creator showdowns and crowd engagement, making the title well suited for both digital audiences and large-scale live event experiences.
Tournament details
The showcase matches will be broadcast live on 20th & 21st June on JioBLAST YouTube as part of the larger India Rising: Road to EWC festival experience in Mumbai, which aims to bring together esports and youth entertainment under one platform.
Alongside live MOBA Legends: 5v5! matches, the India Rising: Road to EWC is being developed as a long-term marquee platform that will feature creator programming, live music performances, cosplay showcases, comedy acts, interactive gaming zones and dedicated fan engagement experiences designed to deliver an immersive and socially driven experience for India’s growing gaming community.
To learn more about EWC, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow Esports Foundation on LinkedIn. For updates on JioBLAST and India Rising:Road to EWC, visit jioblast.com and follow India Rising:Road to EWC on Instagram.
What is the MOBA Legends: 5v5! tournament announced by JioBLAST?
The tournament is a nationwide competition hosted on JioGames as part of the India Rising: Road to EWC initiative. Players from across India can compete through online qualifiers for a chance to play live at the Mumbai LAN event.
How can players register for the tournament?
Players can register through JioGames. Registrations are open until June 10, 2026, and teams can participate in the open online qualifiers and playoff stages.
When and where will the live showcase matches take place?
The top two teams from the tournament will compete in live showcase matches during the India Rising: Road to EWC LAN event in Mumbai on June 20 and June 21, 2026.
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