MIBC 2026: Breaking Championship at Lalaport BBCC with RM19,500 Prize Pool
The Malaysia International Breaking Championship (MIBC) brings an international lineup of breakers to WOW Plaza at Lalaport BBCC on 26 and 27 September 2026. The competition features a RM19,500 total prize pool, world-class judges, and workshops led by Olympic and Red Bull BC One stars.
Judges for the event include ISSEI from Japan, LIL G from Singapore, and NICKA from Malaysia. DJ NARWIN and MC FRANCIS ROMAN, both from the United States, will provide the soundtrack and hosting for the showdown.
Competition Day: 26 September 2026
The main competition day on 26 September runs from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with registration and an open cypher. Auditions for 1v1 and 2v2 breaking start at 1:00 PM, followed by knockout rounds. The Powermove Battle takes place at 7:00 PM, with the 1v1 and 2v2 semi-finals and finals at 7:50 PM.
Workshops are scheduled for both 26 and 27 September. The schedule is subject to change based on participant numbers and event flow.
Workshop Day: 27 September 2026
Workshop day on 27 September features two international champions. Nicka, an Olympic Silver Medalist, leads a session from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by Lil G, a Red Bull BC One All Star, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Registration and open cypher run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Both workshops take place at WOW Plaza, Lalaport BBCC. For more information, follow @MIBC_MY.
Prize Breakdown
The 1v1 Battle offers RM5,000 for the champion, RM2,000 for the first runner-up, and RM250 for semifinalists. The 2v2 Battle pays RM7,000 to the winning duo, RM3,000 to the first runners-up, and RM500 to semifinalists. The Powermove Battle champion takes home RM1,000.
The event is organised by yestravel and produced by CEOMAN Entertainment, with support from Tourism Malaysia and Visit Malaysia 2026. Lalaport BBCC serves as the venue partner, with High Cultured as supporting partner.
Only a few early bird slots remain for the competition. Breakers from around the world are invited to take over the floor at WOW Plaza, Ground Floor, Lalaport BBCC.