MSI 2023 playoffs: Bracket Stage schedule and results
Anything can happen on the main stage.
Updated on May 11, 4:35 a.m. (GMT+8): Corrected upper bracket and lower bracket round one that was keyed in wrongly.
The League of LegendsMid-Season Invitationalis shaping up to be an exciting event with its newly-implemented tournament format as we head into the MSI 2023 playoffs.
The tournament began with the Play-In stage, where eight teams from emerging regions battled for a spot in the Bracket Stage. The top three teams from the Play-In stage joined the five prequalified teams for knockouts.
The MSI 2023 playoffs is where the competition heats up, where every series will be played in a best-of-five format. The eight teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The semi-finals will also be a best-of-five series, and the winners will advance to the grand finals.
Here’s thenew MSI format explained in detail.
Which team will defy all obstacles and claim the coveted MSI trophy?
MSI 2023 playoffs schedule, standings, results
Bracket stage schedule and results
The MSI 2023 playoffs will take place from May 9 to May 14 and May 16 to May 21.
Matches start at 5 a.m. PST | 12 p.m. GMT | 8 p.m. GMT+8 during weekdays and an hour earlier at 4 a.m. PST | 11 a.m. GMT | 7 p.m. GMT+8 on weekend dates.
May 9
Gen.G move onto the upper bracket quarterfinals.G2 Esports will compete in Round 1 of the lower bracket.
May 10
T1 advance to the upper bracket quarterfinals to face Gen.G.MAD Lions will compete in Round 1 of the lower bracket against G2 Esports.
May 11
Bilibili Gaming advance to the upper bracket quarterfinals.Cloud9 will compete in Round 1 of the lower bracket.
May 12
JD Gaming advance to the upper bracket quarterfinals to face Bilibili Gaming.Golden Guardians will compete in Round 1 of the lower bracket against Cloud9.
May 13—Upper bracket quarterfinals and Lower bracket Round 1
T1 advance to the semifinals.Gen.G and G2 Esports will compete in Round 2 of the lower bracket.
MAD Lions have been eliminated.
May 14—Upper bracket quarterfinals and Lower bracket Round 1
JD Gaming will face T1 in the semifinals.Bilibili Gaming will compete in Round 2 of the lower bracket against G2 Esports.Cloud9 will compete in Round 2 of the lower bracket against Gen.G.
May 16 — Lower bracket round 2
G2 Esports have been eliminated.
May 17 – Lower bracket round 2
Gen.G will compete in Round 3 of the lower bracket against Bilibili Gaming.
Cloud9 have been eliminated.
May 18— Semifinals
JD Gaming advance to the finals.T1 will compete in the lower bracket finals.
May 19— Lower bracket round 3
May 20— Lower bracket finals
May 21— Finals
JD Gaming are your MSI 2023 champions.
League of Legends fans can catch all MSI 2023 matches live on Riot Games’ official channels onTwitchandYouTube.
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