Moonton mandates ESIC rules for third-party MLBB events

Moonton Games has made compliance with the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) Integrity Program a mandatory condition for any third-party organizer applying for an official Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament license. The requirement applies worldwide to independent organizers that use Moonton’s official licensing process and takes effect immediately for new applications.

Under the updated licensing rules, organizers must insert ESIC model clauses and integrity provisions into tournament rulebooks, Tournament Participation Agreements and general terms and conditions. They must recognize and enforce ESIC sanctions and suspensions across events. Moonton has published an integrity portal on the ESIC website that provides standard legal templates and compliance resources for licensed operators.

Ray Ng, Moonton’s head of esports ecosystem, said independent tournaments “play an important role in creating opportunities for players, engaging grassroots communities, and broadening the competitive landscape.” He added that aligning those events with internationally recognized standards will help create a more professional and transparent environment.

Stephen Hanna, ESIC’s chief executive, added that integrating the Integrity Program into Moonton’s licensing means “integrity standards become part of competition operations rather than an afterthought.”

Moonton stated the tighter licensing aims to reduce risks linked to match-fixing and betting fraud in lower-tier or unmonitored events and to provide clearer safeguards for regional broadcasters and sponsors. The publisher depends on third-party organizers to scale local community engagement as the title expands beyond Southeast Asia into the Americas and Europe.

The update establishes a single, publisher-backed compliance threshold for third-party events and requires applicants to demonstrate adherence to the integrated ESIC provisions as part of the application process. Moonton noted the ESIC templates are designed to help small and mid-sized organizers meet the new requirements without needing custom legal drafting.

Global Esports Industry Week will run June 18–21, 2026, in Cologne alongside IEM Cologne. Moonton and other stakeholders have previously used the event to discuss competitive and regulatory priorities.