Portuguese Esports Federation Extends Partnership with Moonton Games

The Portuguese Esports Federation (FPDE) and MOONTON Games have announced a renewed partnership aimed at elevating Portugal as a central hub for European Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competitions, integrating it into the global esports scene. As part of this collaboration, ML:BB will be a flagship title at the Portuguese Esports Cup 2026, the country’s premier annual esports event. Scheduled for June 4 – 7 in Fundão, Portugal, the event will host 20 competitions across 16 different titles, boasting a total prize pool exceeding €15,000 ($17,788 USD).

FPDE reported that the 2025 edition of the event garnered impressive metrics, including 1.5 million media impressions, 26,000 interactions, €170,000 ($201,688) in media value, 63 hours of broadcast content, and over 230,000 minutes of viewing across various platforms. MLBB stood out as one of the highlights of the event.

This renewed partnership aligns with the “Portugal Strategic Esports Plan,” known as Vision 2030, a five-year initiative designed to establish the country as a leader in competitive integrity, innovation, and inclusion in esports. The plan is built on four key pillars, as outlined by the FPDE.

Pedro Honório da Silva, president of FPDE, stated, “This partnership with MOONTON Games represents a significant milestone for FPDE and demonstrates the viability of Portugal as a premium esports market. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has proven to be a community favorite, and we’re committed to providing world-class competitive opportunities for our players on the international stage.”

FPDE is affiliated with the International Esports Federation, Global Esports Federation, European Esports Federation, and Mediterranean Esports Federation.