MSI 2023: Schedule, certified groups, format and stream

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The 2023 version of the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is nearing! Right here you could find all it is advisable to know concerning the showpiece LoL occasion, together with the schedule and all of the certified groups.

MSI is likely one of the largest worldwide competitions in all of esports, with many, even non-League of Legends aficionados, marking this occasion as a must-watch. The occasion is all about fueling regional rivalries as the very best groups in every area will go head-to-head, with prize cash (and bragging brights) on the road.

RNG/Riot Video games

RNG gained MSI 2022 after beating T1 within the remaining

Riot Video games has determined to broaden MSI’s format for 2023 and enhance the variety of groups from 11 to 13. Whereas we anticipate the regional leagues to come back to an finish and decide the MSI individuals, right here is every part it is advisable to know concerning the occasion:

MSI 2023: Tips on how to watch

MSI 2023 will likely be broadcast dwell on Riot Video games’ Twitch channel, which we’ve embedded beneath on your comfort.

MSI 2023: Schedule and placement

The occasion will happen from Could 2-21 on the Copper Field Enviornment in London. The multi-sport venue, constructed for the 2012 Summer season Olympics, has staged a number of esports occasions previously, together with the Rocket League Championship Collection Season 5 – Finals and, extra not too long ago, Apex Legends’ ALGS 2023 Cut up 1 Playoffs.

Tickets for the match went on sale on February 23 at 10am GMT/2am PST, with costs starting from £29-£94.

Under is the schedule for every stage of the match:

• Play-In: Could 2-7
• Bracket Stage: Could 9-14 and Could 16-20
• Last: Could 21

MSI 2023: Format

MSI 2023 will encompass two levels, the Play-In Stage and the Bracket Stage, every that includes a double-elimination format.

Within the Play-In Stage, eight groups will likely be break up into two teams of 4 groups, with each match being a best-of-three sequence. The group winners and the winner of a last-chance qualification match between the decrease bracket winners will advance to the Bracket Stage, the place they may be a part of 5 invited groups.

MSI 2023: All certified groups

MSI 2023 will characteristic 13 groups from across the globe, two greater than common. LCK, LCS, LEC and LPL will likely be every represented by two groups, with the highest seeds from LJL, LLA, VCS, PCS, and CBLOL making up the remainder of the contingent.

Because the successful area of Worlds 2022, LCK will ship each groups to the Bracket Stage.

Play-In Stage:

LEC #2, LCS #2, LPL #2, CBLOL #1, LJL #1, LLA #1, VCS #1, PCS #1

Bracket Stage:

LEC #1, LCS #1, LPL #1, LCK #1, and LCK #2

This part will likely be up to date as groups qualify for the occasion.

Playoff Stage:

Play-In Stage: