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MSC 2023

MSC 2023

Mobile game tournament

The 2023 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asian Cup, commonly referred as MSC 2023, was the sixth iteration of the tournament for the game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

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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 before the tournament. MLBB powerhouses of the Philippines[2][3] and Indonesia[4][5] qualified its champions and 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 BloodThirstyKings were disqualified from the tournament. In replacement, Outplayed Esports will be representing the region.

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

Blacklist International and ONIC Esports will 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 Esports defeated Blacklist in four games.[8] After being withheld of an international title since 2019, Indonesia returned for revenge in MSC 2022[9] with ONIC Esports winning their second MSC Title since 2019.[10] They defeated Blacklist International in six games,[11] ending the subsequent dominance of the Philippines over Southeast Asia.

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.[13]

Tournament format

Group stage

The Group Draw results were announced in Social Media via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.[14][15] 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 a match being a best-of-three.[16]

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.[17]

Playoffs

Unlike the previous iteration of the tournament, MSC 2023 will have a single-elimination bracket with games, apart from the Grand Finals being a best-of-five series.[18] Teams that lost in the Semifinals will proceed to the third-place match.[19] The grand finals 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.

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Group draw results

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Group stage

Group A

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Updated to match(es) played on 17 June 2023. Source: https://msc.mobilelegends.com/standing?type=group-stage

Group B

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Updated to match(es) played on 17 June 2023. Source: https://msc.mobilelegends.com/standing?type=group-stage

Group C

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Updated to match(es) played on 17 June 2023. Source: https://msc.mobilelegends.com/standing?type=group-stage

Group D

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Updated to match(es) played on 17 June 2023. Source: https://msc.mobilelegends.com/standing?type=group-stage

Playoffs

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

Quarterfinals Semifinals Grand Final
      
RSG Slate Singapore 0
Burn X Flash 3
Blacklist International 3
Burn X Flash 1
Blacklist International 3
Fire Flux Impunity 0
Blacklist International 2
ONIC Esports 4
Philippines ECHO Philippines 3
Malaysia Todak 1
ECHO Philippines 0 Third Place
ONIC Esports 3
ONIC Esports 3 Burn X Flash 2
EVOS Legends 0 ECHO Philippines 3

See also

References

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    "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". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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    "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"". Instagram. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
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