NODWIN, Runestone partner for Mobile Legends MCT AMER 2026

NODWIN Gaming has partnered with Runestone to provide branding and real-time data for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Championship Tour AMER 2026. The circuit merges North America, Latin America and Brazil into a single qualification pathway for the Mid-Season Cup.

Runestone’s branding will appear across the tournament’s visual identity, including in-map placements and live broadcast assets. Runestone will also supply the data systems that power real-time match information and fan-facing broadcast elements.

Split 1 of MCT AMER began April 16, 2026. The event features 160 professional players split into Northern and Southern divisions, a $50,000 prize pool and qualification slots for the international Mid-Season Cup. Since the split began, organisers report more than 1.3 million hours viewed and a peak concurrent audience above 62,000.

Teemu Koski, Chief Business Officer at NODWIN Gaming MENA and Global Head of Data Monetization, stated,

Our partnership with Runestone is built around a shared focus on long-term ecosystem development, operational reliability, and scalable data infrastructure for esports.

He noted that strong integrity and real-time data capabilities are increasingly important for tournament operators, partners and fan engagement.

Michael Schwartz, Head of Partnerships at Runestone, described the collaboration as a natural extension of prior work, noting it aims to improve broadcast-integrated fan experiences and operational reliability in the region.

Runestone has grown its presence in mobile and PC esports. Recent deals include a year-long agreement with European mobile organiser SURGE to professionalize Mobile Legends in EMEA and an ongoing partnership with PGL covering Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. Runestone also served as an official sponsor of the Budapest CS2 Major 2025, an event run by StarLadder, which is owned by NODWIN.

Runestone provided market data showing mobile esports accounts for more than half of global competitive gaming viewership. The U.S. mobile market is projected at $44.2 billion in 2026, and Latin America is cited as the fastest-growing user base worldwide. NODWIN Gaming reported $68.7 million revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2026. The partnership follows broader investment in mobile competitive circuits, including recent launches such as EA Sports’ FC Pro Mobile.