Moonton's Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is seeing some action with the ongoing 1xBet Supernova tournament which officially kicks off in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Running from Aug. 8 to 10, this FISSURE-organized tournament showcases six elite teams competing for a lucrative $100,000 prize pool. This competition offers a prime opportunity for teams to hone their skills ahead of the upcoming Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) seasons.

The climax will see one team crowned champion in an intense best-of-seven grand final.

A Fast-Paced Group Stage to Set the Tone

The 1xBet Supernova tournament wastes no time, diving straight into a quick yet thrilling Group Stage.

With only six teams participating, they are divided into two groups of three. The Group Stage unfolds rapidly, with all initial matches taking place on the very first day.

In this phase, no teams will face elimination. Instead, the top team from each group will secure a direct spot in the playoffs, while the remaining teams will battle it out in the Play-Ins, according to GosuGamers. The Group Stage features six best-of-three series, where each team faces off in a single round-robin format, setting the stage for the fierce competition ahead.

The Intensity of the Playoffs: Survival of the Fittest

As the tournament progresses, the Play-Ins will introduce the first eliminations, raising the stakes significantly. Teams that secure a spot in the Playoff's Upper Bracket will have a safety net-the Lower Bracket-should they stumble and lose a match.

All Play-In games are best-of-three, maintaining high tension throughout. The competition escalates in the Lower Bracket Final, which will be decided in a best-of-five series. The grand finale promises to be a nail-biting best-of-seven showdown between the two remaining powerhouses, with everything on the line.

Elite Teams Ready to Battle

While the 1xBet Supernova may appear to be a smaller-scale tournament, it features a roster of well-known and formidable teams from around the globe. These teams bring experience, skill, and a hunger for victory, making the competition one to watch closely.

The teams competing include:

• Team Spirit

• MadBulls

• IHC Esports

• Falcons AP.Bren

• Team Liquid PH

• Aurora Gaming

Despite the tournament's concise format, the presence of such high-caliber teams ensures a series of thrilling matches. Notably, teams like Liquid Echo and Bren might leverage this event as a strategic testing ground ahead of MPL PH Season 14. Additionally, all eyes are on Aurora Gaming, the newcomer, to see how they will perform under the pressure of top-tier competition.

The excitement will continue to build as the 1xBet Supernova tournament unfolds. The fast-paced format, coupled with the high stakes, guarantees a weekend filled with strategic gameplay and intense rivalries. The outcome remains uncertain, with each team bringing its unique strengths and strategies to the battlefield.

Fans and analysts alike will closely follow the action, speculating on which team will emerge as the champion.

For the distribution of the prize pool, Liquipedia says that $50,000 will go to the champion while $25,000 will head to the 2nd placer. Meanwhile, the 3rd and 4th placers will collect $10,000 and $5,000, respectively. Of course, the 1xBet Supernova MVP will receive $5,000 as an award.

For the day 1 action, click here to see who won and who lost on the group stage.