S8UL Esports averages 4.2K viewers in ML Masters Series

S8UL Esports averaged 4.2K viewers during the ML Masters Series Season 1 League Stage, held April 5-26 in India. That average was about 25 percent higher than any other team, and the S8UL match against True Rippers reached a peak of 11.3K concurrent viewers. The Mumbai-based organization appeared in four of the five most-watched League Stage matches.

The League Stage featured eight teams split into two groups, with the top six advancing to the Playoffs. The tournament carries a $50,000 prize pool, with $18,000 awarded to the champion. MOONTON Games organized the series to expand the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competitive circuit in India and to create qualification routes to international events.

Each team played seven games across the three-week League Stage. S8UL’s 4.2K average viewership was roughly 1,000 viewers higher than the next-best team. Matches involving S8UL produced higher single-moment peaks and about 900 more hours watched than any other team. S8UL accounted for nearly half of the cumulative watch time recorded during the League Stage.

True Rippers finished the League Stage first with a 6–1 record. S8UL finished second at 5–2. Both teams advanced directly to the best-of-three semifinals.

Quarterfinals are scheduled for May 9, with Revenant XSpark facing Autobotz Esports and GodLike Esports facing Crux Requiem. The semifinals will also be played on May 9, and the Grand Final, a best-of-five, is set for May 10.

The tournament winner will qualify for the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2026 and earn a spot at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh. S8UL reached the Grand Final of Mythic Showdown Season 2, the qualifier for this event.