This is the event schedule for MSI 2023~
MSI 2023: Event Schedule Revealed
MSI 2023 is the first big international tournament since the 2022 World Championship. While we have seen all the teams compete in their regional leagues, it is not time to see them on the big stage once more and this time we're heading to London, England.
Riot also finally released the entire schedule, so fans can make plans of when to watch their favorite teams play and take time off from work, school or anything else... because we all know esports takes prio when it comes to these international events, eh?
MSI 2023: Full Event Schedule
MSI 2023 is going to have a brand-new format. There is a Play-In Stage, as well as a Bracket Stage, but fans had been fed up with the Bo1 format, hence why Riot made some changes. So let's go over the days and when teams are playing.
MSI 2023 Play-In Stage Schedule
The Play-In Stage will feature teams from every region other than LCK, due to them winning the 2022 World Championship. These teams will play in two groups to determine the final three teams in the Bracket Stage.
Day 1: Tuesday, May 2 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- PSG Talon vs DetonatioN FocusMe
- G2 Esports vs LOUD
Day 2: Wednesday, May 3 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- BiliBili Gaming vs Movistar R7
- Golden Guardians vs GAM Esports
Want to cheer on Cloud9? Then make sure to pick up that C9 drip ahead of the 2023 Mid-Season Invitational.
Day 3: Thursday, May 4 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
- TBD vs TBD
Day 4: Friday, May 5 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
- TBD vs TBD
Day 5: Saturday, May 6 Starting at 7 am EST/12 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
- TBD vs TBD
Last Change Qualifier: Sunday, May 7 Starting at 7 am EST/12 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Bracket Stage Schedule
The Bracket Stage will include the two LCK teams, and winners of the LPL, LCS and LEC, as well as three teams from the Play-In Stage.
Tuesday, May 9 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Wednesday, May 10 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Thursday, May 11 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Friday, May 12 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Saturday, May 13 Starting at 7am EST/12 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
- TBD vs TBD
Sunday, May 14 Starting at 7 am EST/12 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
- TBD vs TBD
Tuesday, May 16 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Wednesday, May 17 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Upper Bracket Finals: Thursday, May 18 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Friday, May 19 Starting at 8 am EST/1 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Lower Bracket Finals: Saturday, May 20 Starting at 7 am EST/12 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
Sunday, May 21 – Finals Starting at 7 am EST/12 pm GMT
- TBD vs TBD
So, now you know when to tune in. If you're in Europe or Asia, you're in luck, but all of you North American fans will have to deal with the awful time difference once more... similar to what Europeans dealt with during Worlds in 2022.