The First Ever Malaysia Esports League 2021 Nationals Is Here, With A RM200,000 Prize Pool
The MEL21 Nationals features 288 players, representing all the different states in Malaysia.
By Jeremy Ng — 24 Aug 2021, 03:02 PM
Calling all Esports fans! The Malaysia Esports League 2021 (MEL21) Nationals is happening from 14 August until 1 September.
As part of the National Esports Blueprint outlined by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, MEL21 is the first tournament of its kind, featuring popular games like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG Mobile), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), EA Sports FIFA21, and Dota 2.
It has garnered lots of attention from Esports fans across Malaysia. In fact, almost 30,000 local grassroot players registered for the fully online competition, organised by the Esports Integrated (ESI) initiative, in collaboration with 16 state Esports associations.
Out of these participants, a total of 288 players from 64 teams have been crowned State Champions, and they'll be representing their home states in the MEL21 Nationals, competing for a prize pool of RM200,000!
Watch the overall highlights of the MEL21 State Leagues below:
If you love watching competitive Esports, you're in for a treat 'cause you can livestream all MEL21 Nationals matches on ESI's Facebook Page or Esukan.gg. Here's a look at some of the upcoming ones:
1. PUBG Mobile
Group Stage
14, 15, & 16 August - 8pm
Grand Finals / Playoffs
22 August - 2pm
Check out some of the best moments from the MEL21 States League.
2. Dota 2
Group Stage
17 & 18 August - 10am
Grand Finals / Playoffs
19, 25, & 26 August - 2pm
Check out some of the best moments from the MEL21 States League.
3. EA Sports FIFA 21
Group Stage
20 & 21 August - 10am
Grand Finals / Playoffs
27 August - 1pm
Check out some of the best moments from the MEL21 States League.
4. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Group Stage
23 & 24 August - 10am
Grand Finals / Playoffs
30 & 31 August - 2pm
Check out some of the best moments from the MEL21 States League.
Plus, you don't want to miss special MEL21 Showcase matches featuring your favourite influencers, like Miss Rose, Master Ramen, Obot Gaming, Shitsuke, Intan Serah, Erin Jasni, Sleepygodzillas, and many more!
The showcase will be happening during the closing ceremony of MEL21 on 1 September. The closing ceremony will start at 8.00pm, featuring the winners announcement and press conference, before the showcase takes place. Make sure you tune in on ESI's Facebook Page or KBS' Facebook Page.
Head over to ESI's Facebook Page to find out more or watch the latest MEL21 Nationals matches live today!
