MSC 2023 explained

2023 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup
Year:2023
Sport:Esports
Game:
Administrator:Moonton
Host: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Venues:Aeon Mall Mean Chey, Phnom Penh
Purse:$300,000
Start Date:10
End Date:18 June 2023
Teams:12
Tournament Format:Single Round Robin (Group Stage)
Single Elimination (Playoffs)
Champions: ONIC (2nd Title)
Runners-Up1: Blacklist International
Runners-Up2: ECHO Philippines
Previous:2022
Next:2024

The 2023 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup, commonly referred as MSC 2023, was the sixth edition of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup, the annual international esports tournament for the mobile game organized by Moonton.

MSC 2023 oversaw an increase of team representation from different regions of the World including North America, Turkey and MENA.[1] The qualification for MSC 2023 happened during the spring-split of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) seasons, Moonton approved Regional tournaments and qualifier tournaments before the main tournament. MLBB powerhouses of the Philippines[2] [3] and Indonesia[4] [5] qualified its champion and first runner-up teams, while the remaining regions qualified the champions of their respective region.[6] However, with the lack of compliance as per the MLBB Rulebook for MSC 2023, North American Champions of NACT 2023 Spring BloodThirstyKings were disqualified from the tournament. In replacement, first runner up team Outplay will be representing the region.

The hashtag "#SEATheWorld" was used as the official hashtag during the eight-day tournament.[7]

Blacklist International and ONIC would once again face in a grand finals matchup. The most recent matchup in the grand finals for both teams was during MPLI 2021 where ONIC defeated Blacklist in four games.[8] After being withheld of an international title since 2019,[9] Indonesia won its first international title[10] with ONIC winning their second MSC title. They defeated Blacklist International in six games,[11] ending the dominance of the Philippines over the discipline temporarily.

Background

On 14 March 2023, Moonton announced their partnership with the Esports Federation of Cambodia (EFC) to "co-promote the growth of the local esports industry and enhance the competitive gaming landscape of the country." Hence, declaring Cambodia to be the host for MSC 2023.[12] The announcement of Cambodia's hosting for MSC 2023 was also announced during the MLBB M4 World Championship.

Tournament format

Group stage

The Group Draw results were announced in Social Media via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter of Mobile Legends Esports.[13] [14] Among the twelve participating teams, every group will be drawn a designated champion from the regions of the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar, and the remaining teams will be drawn evenly. Each group will undergo a single round-robin tournament with matches being a best-of-three format.[15]

The top two teams of each group will advance to a bracket draw for the playoffs and the third-seeded team of each group will be eliminated.[16]

Knockout Stage

Unlike the previous iteration of the tournament, MSC 2023 will have a single-elimination bracket with games, and Knockout Stage matches will be best-of-five formats. [17] Teams that lost in the Semifinals will proceed to the third-place match.[18] The Grand Final is scheduled for 18 June 2023 with a best-of-seven series.

Participating teams

MSC 2023 expanded its regional qualifications, qualifying teams from Turkey, North America, and MENA in the process.

!Region!League!Qualification Method!Team!Group
The PhilippinesMPL PhilippinesMPL Philippines Season 11 Champion ECHO Philippines
MPL Philippines Season 11 First Runner-Up Blacklist International
IndonesiaMPL IndonesiaMPL Indonesia Season 11 Champion ONIC Esports
MPL Indonesia Season 11 First Runner-Up EVOS Legends
MalaysiaMPL MalaysiaMPL Malaysia Season 11 Champion TODAK
MyanmarMSC 2023: Myanmar QualifierMSC 2023: Myanmar Qualifier Champion Fenix Esports
SingaporeMPL SingaporeMPL Singapore Season 5 Champion RSG Slate Singapore
CambodiaMPL CambodiaMPL Cambodia Spring 2023 Champion BURN X FLASH
Mekong RegionMSC 2023: Mekong QualifierMSC 2023: Mekong Qualifier Champion Team EVO
North AmericaNorth America Challenger TournamentNorth America Challenger Tournament Spring 2023 Champion BloodThirstyKings
North America Challenger Tournament Spring 2023 First Runner-Up Outplay
TurkeyMLBB Türkiye ChampionshipMLBB Türkiye Championship Season 1 Champion Fire Flux Impunity
Middle East and North AfricaMPL MENAMPL MENA Spring 2023 Champion Team Occupy

Group draw results

!Group A!Group B!Group C!Group D
ECHO Philippines Fenix Esports ONIC Esports TODAK
Fire Flux Impunity RSG Slate Singapore Outplay Blacklist International
Team EVO EVOS Legends BURN X FLASH Team Occupy

Group stage

Group D

Playoffs

All matches are a best-of-five series, except for the Grand Final, which is a best-of-seven series.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rossel . John Dave . 18 June 2023 . MSC 2023 Regions Revealed Featuring North America, Turkey, and MENA . 18 June 2023 . AFK Gaming . en.
  2. Web site: Coloma . Angela . 6 May 2023 . MPL Season 11: Blacklist secures first slot to MSC 2023 . 18 June 2023 . ABS-CBN News.
  3. Web site: Galindo . Daryll . ECHO sweeps Blacklist International to claim MPL PH Season 11 trophy . 18 June 2023 . esports.inquirer.net . en.
  4. Web site: ONIC Esports secures back-to-back MPL ID titles ONE Esports . 18 June 2023 . www.oneesports.gg . en-US.
  5. Web site: Rossel . John Dave . 10 June 2023 . ONIC Esports Crowned as Champion of MPL ID Season 11 . 18 June 2023 . AFK Gaming . en.
  6. Web site: MSC 2023: Full list of all teams qualified ONE Esports . 18 June 2023 . www.oneesports.gg . en-US.
  7. Web site: MSC 2023 . 18 June 2023 . msc.mobilelegends.com . en.
  8. Web site: Rossel . John Dave . 7 November 2021 . ONIC Esports is the Crowned Champion of the MPLI 2021 . 18 June 2023 . AFK Gaming . en.
  9. Web site: 24 June 2019 . Indonesia's ONIC Esports takes MSC 2019 crown ONE Esports . 18 June 2023 . www.oneesports.gg . en-US.
  10. Web site: UBALDO . JOHN EDISON . 19 June 2023 . RSG Philippines takes MSC 2022 crown with commanding sweep of RRQ Hoshi . 18 June 2023 . GMA News Online . en.
  11. Web site: @Txtmlbb . 18 June 2023 . Twitter . en.
  12. Web site: 14 March 2023 . Cambodia set to host MSC 2023 in June . 18 June 2023 . GMA News Online . en.
  13. Web site: Mobile Legends Esports - The official Group Draw Results announcement for MSC 2023 is here! ⚠️ Share your predictions for the four teams that will emerge as champions in the Group Stage in the comments section! Don't forget to cheer for your favorite team and join the #SEATheWorld movement! ⬇️ More information about MSC 2023: Venue: AEON MALL MEAN CHEY, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Date: June 10th - 18th, 2023 #SEATheWorld #MSC2023 #MLBBEsports Facebook . 18 June 2023 . www.facebook.com . en.
  14. Web site: MLBB Esports Official Account on Instagram: "The official Group Draw Results announcement for MSC 2023 is here! ⚠️ Share your predictions for the four teams that will emerge as champions in the Group Stage in the comments section! Don't forget to cheer for your favorite team and join the #SEATheWorld movement! ⬇️ More information about MSC 2023: Venue: AEON MALL MEAN CHEY, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Date: June 10th - 18th, 2023 #SEATheWorld #MSC2023 #MLBBEsports" . 18 June 2023 . Instagram . en.
  15. Web site: 27 May 2023 . MLBB SEA Cup 2023: Teams, format, and Rune Sentinel Atlas Skin . 18 June 2023 . Esports.gg . en-US.
  16. Web site: MSC 2023 knockout stage: Schedule, results, where to watch ONE Esports ONE Esports . 18 June 2023 . www.oneesports.gg . en-US.
  17. Web site: Maarif . Syamsul Dwi . Jadwal Playoff MSC 2023, Format, Bracket, Lawan ONIC & EVOS . 18 June 2023 . tirto.id . id.
  18. Web site: Coloma . Angela . 17 June 2023 . MSC 2023: Kairi, Onic Esports eliminate ECHO in shock 0-3 sweep . 18 June 2023 . ABS-CBN News.

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