The Chery Tiggo Cross HEV is the grand prize for Season 18 of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Legenda Award.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia has announced its most expansive edition of the prestigious Legenda (Legend) Award to date, aligning with the global 10th anniversary celebration of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).
A record 20 nominees have made the shortlist for the Season 18 honour—the largest cohort in the award’s history.
To commemorate the dual milestones of the league and game, official automotive partner Chery Malaysia will present the crowned Season 18 Legenda with a brand-new Chery TIGGO Cross HEV, bringing electrified automotive innovation directly to the pinnacle of Malaysian esports.
Honouring Lasting Impact in Malaysian Esports
The Legenda Award serves as one of MPL Malaysia’s highest individual honours, celebrating luminaries whose sustained contributions, competitive excellence, and leadership have shaped the league across competitive eras.
Unlike conventional season MVP awards, the Legenda Award evaluates sustained historical impact. To qualify for the Season 18 ballot, nominees must satisfy four stringent criteria:
- Lasting Presence: A minimum of 10 seasons of active involvement in MPL Malaysia, maintaining an active role in the competitive ecosystem today.
- National Representation: Direct experience representing Malaysia on the regional or international stage as a player, coach, manager, or broadcast talent.
- Good Standing: A clean track record with zero unresolved integrity, conduct, or disciplinary violations.
- New Honouree: Must not have previously received the MPL Malaysia Legenda Award.
The ultimate winner will be evaluated and chosen by an independent panel consisting of veteran league officials, industry figures, and esports stakeholders, with the coronation ceremony taking place at the CelcomDigi Dream Stage during the Season 18 grand finals.
Record 20-Nominee Shortlist
The Season 18 longlist comprises influential esports figures, coaches, on-air broadcast talents, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) who built the foundations of local competitive MLBB:
- Broadcast Talents & KOLs: GideonQ, Laphel, Adeen, Saiful, Loong, Rippo, 2Ez4Jepv, Feekz, and Moonji.
- Pro Players & Competitors: Loleal (RRQ Tora), Smooth (RRQ Tora), Yums (Selangor Red Giants), Stormie (Selangor Red Giants), OzoraVeki (Selangor Red Giants), Garyy (Team Flash), Sepat (Team Rey), and Chibii (Bigetron MY by VIT).
- Team Leadership & Strategy: Momo (AC Esports), Izanami (AC Esports), and Coach Sora (AC Esports).
Chery Expands Youth and Sporting Engagement
Now marking its third year of local operations in Malaysia, Chery’s title sponsorship of the award reflects its growing synergy with youth-driven lifestyle platforms.
Aligning with the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ long-term vision to foster grassroots competitive talent, Chery Malaysia’s contribution of the electrified TIGGO Cross HEV underscores the carmaker’s “Play Bold, Drive Bolder” ethos.
By linking high-performance hybrid mobility with premier digital competition, Chery aims to celebrate the homegrown icons who paved the way for Malaysia’s emergence as a dominant force on the international MLBB stage.
