The Kingdom's push to become a permanent address for competitive gaming gained another fixture this week. Qiddiya Investment Company signed an agreement with MOONTON Games, the developer of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, making Qiddiya City the host of the MPL MENA Grand Finals for five years from 2027, through to 2031.
The league's season finale has tended to move between cities and countries. The Season 9 final in May was played at the Hassan Mostafa Sports Hall in Cairo, where all 3,000 tickets sold and Geekay Esports beat Team Falcons. "Our expanded partnership with Qiddiya City gives MPL MENA a long-term home and a stronger foundation to grow the league," said Ray Ng, Head of Esports Ecosystem at MOONTON Games.
The deal extends a five-year partnership announced in May. Dates for 2027, ticketing and prize money have not yet been announced.
