Road to EWC, the national esports pathway and gaming festival launched by JioBLAST and the Esports Foundation (EF) ahead of the Esports World Cup 2026, will feature MOBA Legends: 5v5!

in a nationwide competition on JioGames. This will conclude with live showcase matches at the India Rising: Road to EWC LAN event in Mumbai.

Grassroots teams from across India will compete in the tournament via open online qualifiers and playoff stages. Registrations remain open on JioGames until June 10, 2026. The two top teams will earn the chance to display their gameplay live at the India Rising: Road to EWC main event in Mumbai, in front of both gaming fans and livestream audiences, according to a press release.

MOBA Legends: 5v5! has nearly 10 million downloads worldwide and is emerging as a rapidly growing mobile competitive title. Its squad-based gameplay, creator-friendly content potential and spectator-driven match format position it strongly within India’s expanding mobile gaming market, particularly among Gen Z audiences.

Commenting on the growing potential of MOBA esports in India, Charlie Cowdrey, CEO of JioBLAST, stated, “Moba Legends 5v5! has the unique ability to build deeply engaged gaming communities because they combine strategy, teamwork, competition and social gameplay in a highly accessible mobile format. Through India Rising: Road to EWC, our focus is on creating larger opportunities for established teams as well as grassroots players to help grow the Moba Legends 5v5! ecosystem and fandom in India.”

MOBA Legends: 5v5! also translates well into live streaming experiences, featuring high-intensity gameplay, comeback moments, creator showdowns and crowd engagement, making it suitable for both digital audiences and large-scale live events.

Tiger Xu, Head of Global Esports for MOBA Legends: 5v5!, said, “India represents one of the most exciting growth opportunities for mobile esports globally, particularly for team-based competitive formats like MOBA 5v5! Through India Rising: Road to EWC, we see the opportunity to help strengthen the competitive ecosystem for players, creators and communities across India. As the category continues to grow, platforms that combine grassroots participation, fan engagement and live experiences will play an important role in shaping its long-term future. We’re excited to work alongside JioBLAST and the Esports Foundation to help support the growth of MOBA Legends 5v5! Esports in India.”