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Samsung Partners MOONTON Games to Bring First-Ever MLBB Campus Series Tournament to Student Gamers in Southeast Asia

Samsung Electronics continues to redefine gaming innovation with the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series in an exciting new partnership with MOONTON Games. Kicking off the partnership is the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Campus Series (MCS), which will be launched for the first time across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.



With MLBB being one of the most popular games in the region, the first-of-its-kind collaboration with MOONTON Games provides student mobile gamers with a large-scale competitive platform to hone their skills at a regional level while leveraging the Galaxy S25 Ultra, a mobile gaming powerhouse, to elevate their performance.


Bringing Student Esports to the Next Level


More than just a competition, the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series is a gateway for student gamers aged 18 and above to pursue their esports aspirations. The tournament will span multiple national championships, culminating in an electrifying regional playoffs, followed by the grand finals in Indonesia, where the best student teams will battle for the regional championship.


Through this initiative, Samsung aims to bridge the gap between student and professional esports, ensuring that young talents have a clear and competitive path to turning their gaming dreams into reality.


Powering the Future of Mobile Esports with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra


The Galaxy S25 Ultra is at the heart of this initiative, providing participants with the ultimate gaming experience. Designed for peak performance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra features:

Advanced Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy for seamless gameplay

120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display for ultra-smooth graphics

Vulkan Engine for smoother and more realistic gaming

Long-lasting battery life, and a larger vapor chamber and tailored thermal interface material (TIM) for efficient heat dissipation to sustain long gaming sessions 


"We believe in providing the next generation of gamers with next-level technology and opportunities to help them reach their full potential. Through Samsung’s Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series, we are not only equipping students with mobile devices that bring a game-changing experience, we are also creating a forum for them to develop their skills, gain experience, and expand their community. For some, Galaxy Gaming Academy may even help them build toward a professional esports career. With MLBB’s popularity and wide appeal in this region, our partnership with Moonton will enable us to reach to more young, talented gamers across Southeast Asia,” said Carl Nordenberg, VP, Regional Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania.” 


Ray Ng, Head of Ecosystem, MOONTON Games, said, "This partnership with Samsung marks a new milestone in expanding the reach of student-focused esports. We thank Samsung for this collaboration that underscores a shared vision of strengthening grassroots esports opportunities and creating a sustainable pathway for young players to grow within the MLBB ecosystem. With MCS set to expand further in the coming years, students can look forward to more tournaments, activities, and experiences, allowing them to dive deeper into the dynamic world of esports. Stay tuned as MCS continues to redefine campus-level esports and inspire the next generation of MLBB champions."


Samsung Game Portal: Your Gateway to Competitive Gaming


All interested participants will need to register for the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series using Samsung’s Game Portal. This one-stop platform will serve as the central hub for Samsung’s gaming ecosystem, registrations, and tournament information, ensuring that players and viewers across Southeast Asia have convenient access to everything they need to compete and enjoy the games.


A Landmark Tournament for Southeast Asian Mobile Gamers


With local tournaments set to ignite across the region, the best campus teams will battle for a chance to compete in the grand finals in Indonesia to find out who is the best MLBB student team in Southeast Asia.


Stay tuned as the Galaxy Gaming Academy Campus Series unfolds — where the next generation of MLBB stars will be discovered.


Tournament Dates

Country Qualifiers

25 April – 18 May 2025

Country Finals

24 - 25 May 2025 (Indonesia)

17 - 18 May 2025 (Malaysia)

17 - 18 May 2025 (Singapore)

17 - 18 May  2025 (Philippines)

Regional Finals

20 - 22 June 2025 (Indonesia)


Prize Pool

Total: USD 40,000

1st place: USD 18,000

2nd place: USD 8,000

3rd place: USD 5,000

4th place: USD 3,000

5th - 8th place: USD 1,500


For more details on Galaxy Gaming Academy, please visit Samsung’s Game Portal. You may also follow the official social channels of Samsung Electronics and MOONTON Games for more details.


To purchase the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, please visit: http://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/buy/



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