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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2023 is set to begin on June 10, 2023 with 12 teams on a quest to dominate the world. The most-anticipated matches will be held at AEON Mall Mean Chey located at Hun Sen Boulevard, Phum Prek Talong 3, Sangkat Chak Angre Krom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the first time. With the theme #SEATheWorld, MSC 2023 aims to celebrate the gradual global expansion of the tournament and elevate its level of competition further by adding three (3) new contenders from Middle East and North Africa (MENA), North America, and Turkiye.
Based on the results of the group draws conducted last May 26th, all teams will be divided into four (4) groups. Each team will undergo a single round-robin, best-of-three (BO3) match series during the Group Stage scheduled from June 10-13, 2023 with matches beginning at 2:00 pm onwards (GMT +7). Indonesia’s pride ONIC will duke it out against Khmer Kingdom defenders Burn X Flash on the first day of the group stage. Meanwhile, the Knockout Stage will be held on June 15-18, 2023 with the quarter-final and semi-final rounds in a single elimination best-of-five (BO5) match series format. The Grand Finals match is scheduled on June 18th and will be a best-of-seven (BO7) series.
MLBB gamers and fans can get the very first Rune Sentinel Atlas skin for free by completing all tasks and making all guesses correctly between the 5th and 18th of June. To join the event, simply open the MLBB application and click on the MSC event logo. Players can purchase the MSC Pass for only 899 diamonds to get the Atlas skin and 3,500 MSC coins. Those who will buy the pass from June 5-11, 2023 can get it for 719 diamonds only. Players can also buy the irresistible MSC Support Chest to get gifts such as Banners of Morale. This banner can be activated during the hero selection phase in the ranked game to get more MSC coins at the end of the match. The chest also includes Crystal of Aurora and special reward Leomord Triumph Eagle skin when a certain number of chests are opened. Lastly, players can get their MSC Finals Day Login Gift on June 17-18, 2023. All players who are from the MSC Champion’s country can claim a 100% EXP bonus and MSC Champion Chest. Meanwhile, players who are from MSC Runner Ups’ country can claim the MSC Runner-up Chest. This promo runs only on June 19-23, 2023.
Regular tickets for the MSC 3rd Place Match and Grand Finals are now sold via the WOWNOW platform until June 18th. Fans can get free match passes for the Group Stage (June 10-13) and the first two days of the Knockout Stage (June 15-16) through the pre-registration page found on the said platform. Another option is to visit the MSC 2023 ticketing booth at the venue on June 10-18, 2023. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
MSC 2023 is powered by MOONTON Games. This year, the international mid-season tournament is supported by top brands to level up the fans’ streaming experience.
| Country | Sponsor |
| Global | Official Gaming Phone: ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Official Chair Partner: Secret Lab |
| Cambodia | Official Gaming Phone: ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Official Energy Drink: Sting Official Instant Noodle: Indomie Official Travel and Ticketing Partner: Wownow Travel |
| Indonesia | Official Gaming Phone: ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Official Broadcaster: TVRI Sports |
| Malaysia | Official Gaming Phone: ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Official Mobile Internet Provider: Hotlink Official Men's Grooming Brand: Garnier Men Strategic Partner: Astro Arena |
| Philippines | Official Gaming Phone: ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Official Telco Partner: Smart Official Digital Bank: Maya |
