The Mobile Legends: Southeast Asia Cup, also known as MSC, has come to a close, with ONIC Esports securing the trophy. Here is everything you need to know about the tournament.
ONIC Esports are Mobile Legends’ new Southeast Asian champions after winning MSC 2023, which took place in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The Indonesian team, the fourth-placed finishers at the M4 World Championship, defeated Blacklist International 4-2 in a nail-biting BO7 grand final, collecting the first prize of $140,000 and succeeding RSG Philippines as MSC champions.
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It was a dominant run from ONIC, who beat the champions from M1 (EVOS Legends), M4 (ECHO) and M3 (Blacklist International) en route to the title. Nicky ‘Kiboy’ Fernando, ONIC’s 20-year-old roamer, was named the MVP of the tournament.
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Even without the prestige of the World Championships, MSC 2023 leaves a mark in Mobile Legends Esports’ history books. The grand final had a peak of 3.65 million viewers, second only to the M4 World Championship‘s peak of 4.2 million, according to data firm Esports Charts.
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Moonton raised the bar even higher in 2023 by expanding MSC to include teams from other regions for the first time. The tournament welcomed top teams from North America, Turkey, and MENA (Middle East and North Africa), turning an “established regional brand into an international championship”, according to the organizers.
Below is everything you need to know about MSC 2023, including the schedule, the latest results, and how to watch.
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MSC 2023: All results
The event took take place from June 10 through 18, with a one-day break between the group stage and the playoffs on June 14.
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For the first time in MSC history, Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, was picked to host the tournament. The event was held at AEON Mall Mean Chey.
MoontoonBlacklist International, the M3 world champions, finished in second place
The official schedule is the following:
June 10-13: Group Stage
June 14: Break
June 15-18: Playoffs
MSC 2023: Prize and standings
Placement
Team
Prize Money (USD)
1
ONIC Esports
$140,000
2
Blacklist International
$60,000
3
ECHO
$30,000
4
BURN x FLASH
$15,000
5-8
EVOS Legends
$9,000
TODAK
Fire Flux
RSG Slate SG
9-12
Team Occupy
$4,000
Outplay
Fenix Esports
Team EVO
MSC 2023: Playoffs (June 15-18)
Day 1: June 15
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Quarter-finals
RSG Slate SG 0-3 BURN x FLASH
12 AM
3 AM
8 AM
Quarter-finals
Blacklist Int. 3-0 Fire Flux
4 AM
7 AM
12 PM
Day 2: June 16
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Quarter-finals
ECHO 3-1 TODAK
12 AM
3 AM
8 AM
Quarter-finals
ONIC 3-0 EVOS
4 AM
7 AM
12 PM
Day 3: June 17
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Semi-finals
BURN x FLASH 1-3 Blacklist Int.
9 AM
12 AM
5 AM
Semi-finals
ECHO 0-3 ONIC
1 AM
4 AM
9 AM
3rd place match
BURN x FLASH 2-3 ECHO
5 AM
8 AM
1 PM
Day 4: June 18
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Grand final
Blacklist Int. 2-4 ONIC
4 AM
7 AM
12 PM
MSC 2023: Group Stage (June 10-13)
Day 1: June 10
Group
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group C
ONIC 2-0 BURN
12 AM
3 AM
8 AM
Group A
ECHO 2-0 EVO
2: 30 AM
5:30 AM
10:30 AM
Group B
Fenix 1-2 EVOS
5 AM
8 AM
1 PM
Day 2: June 11
Group
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group D
TODAK 2-0 Occupy
12 AM
3 AM
8 AM
Group B
Fenix 0-2 RSG Slate
2: 30 AM
5:30 AM
10:30 AM
Group A
ECHO 2-1 Fire Flux
5 AM
8 AM
1 PM
Day 3: June 12
Group
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group B
RSG Slate 2-0 EVOS
12 AM
3 AM
8 AM
Group C
ONIC 2-0 Outplay
2: 30 AM
5:30 AM
10:30 AM
Group D
Blacklist Int. 2-0 Occupy
5 AM
8 AM
1 PM
Day 4: June 13
Group
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group B
EVOS 0-2 Fire Flux
12 AM
3 AM
8 AM
Group C
Outplay 0-2 BURN
2:30 AM
5:30 AM
10:30 AM
Group A
TODAK 1-2 Blacklist Int.
5 AM
8 AM
1 PM
Group A
Placement
Team
Record
1
ECHO
2-0
2
Fire Flux Impunity
1-1
3
Team EVO
0-2
Group B
Placement
Team
Record
1
RSG Slate SG
2-0
2
EVOS Legends
1-1
3
Fenix Esports
0-2
Group C
Placement
Team
Record
1
ONIC Esports
2-0
2
BURN x FLASH
1-1
3
Outplay
0-2
Group D
Placement
Team
Record
1
Blacklist International
2-0
2
TODAK
1-1
3
Team Occupy
0-2
MSC 2023: All qualified teams
Team
Region
Players
ONIC Esports
Indonesia
Butsss, Kairi, S A N Z, CW, Kiboy
EVOS Legends
Indonesia
Saykots, Tazz, Hijumee, Branz, DreamS
Fenix Esports
Myanmar
Royal Milk, Fayyan, Px7, Beni, Simple
ECHO
Philippines
Sanford, KarlTzy, Sanji, Bennyqt, Yawi
Blacklist International
Philippines
Edward, Wise, Yue, Owl, OhMyV33NUS
TODAK
Malaysia
Momo, RIval, Moon, CikuGais, YumSkie
RSG Slate SG
Singapore
Diablo, BRAYYY, Roy., Okky, Lucianqt
BURN x FLASH
Cambodia
ATM, CHMA, C Cat, Donut, D7
Team EVO
Mekong
Opper, your name, Agi, BisTon, TwentyAugust
Team OutPlay
North America
URESHIII, Bestplayer1, Hoon, Basic, SHARK
Fire Flux Impunity
Turkey
Alien, Kyura, Rosa, Sunshine, APEX47
Team Occupy
MENA
Alphord, Lio, Smile, Speedy, Maro
Note: The MSC Committee has announced that the winner of the North American qualifier, BloodThirstyKings, is unable to attend the event. The team will be replaced by the qualifier’s runner-up, Team Outplay.
