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JD Gaming Overview
MSI 2023 was the 8th Mid-Season Invitational, held in London, United Kingdom. It introduced a major format overhaul, eliminating the Rumble Stage in favor of a Double Elimination Bracket. 13 teams competed on Patch 13.8 (Milio & Yuumi disabled).
Tournament Structure
- Stage 1 (Play-In): 8 teams in two GSL-style double-elimination groups. 3 teams advance (Group A Winner, Group B Winner, Last Chance Qualifier Winner).
- Stage 2 (Bracket): 8 teams (5 pre-qualified + 3 from Play-In). Double Elimination Bracket. All matches Best-of-five (Bo5).
Key Narratives
JD Gaming completed the first half of their "Golden Road" attempt by securing the title. The event was dominated by the rivalry between the LPL and LCK, culminating in an all-LPL Grand Final between JDG and 
Bilibili Gaming.
Prize Pool
Base Prize Pool: $250,000 USD.
| Place | Prize | % | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆1st | $50,000 | 20% | JD Gaming |
| 🥈2nd | $37,500 | 15% | Bilibili Gaming |
| 🥉3rd | $30,000 | 12% |  T1 |
| 4th | $25,000 | 10% |  Gen.G |
| 5-6 | $20,000 | 8% |  G2 Esports,  Cloud9 |
| 7-8 | $15,000 | 6% |  MAD Lions,  Golden Guardians |
| 9 | $12,500 | 5% |  PSG Talon |
| 10-11 | $7,500 | 3% |  Movistar R7,  LOUD |
| 12-13 | $5,000 | 2% |  GAM Esports,  DetonatioN FocusMe |
Participating Teams
All 13 attending teams are listed with their MSI role lineups.
Direct Bracket Stage qualifiers
- Gen.G KR
Gen.G KR
- TOP
- Doran
- JNG
- Peanut
- MID
- Chovy
- BOT
- Peyz
- SUP
- Delight
LCK Spring champion
- T1 KR
T1 KR
- TOP
- Zeus
- JNG
- Oner
- MID
- Faker
- BOT
- Gumayusi
- SUP
- Keria
LCK Spring runner-up
- JD Gaming CN
JD Gaming CN
- TOP
- 369
- JNG
- Kanavi
- MID
- knight
- BOT
- Ruler
- SUP
- MISSING
LPL Spring champion
- MAD Lions EU
MAD Lions EU
- TOP
- Chasy
- JNG
- Elyoya
- MID
- Nisqy
- BOT
- Carzzy
- SUP
- Hylissang
LEC Spring champion
- Cloud9 NA
Cloud9 NA
- TOP
- Fudge
- JNG
- Blaber
- MID
- EMENES
- BOT
- Berserker
- SUP
- Zven
LCS Spring champion
Play-In teams
- Bilibili Gaming CN
Bilibili Gaming CN
- TOP
- Bin
- JNG
- XUN
- MID
- Yagao
- BOT
- Elk
- SUP
- ON
LPL Spring runner-up
- G2 Esports EU
G2 Esports EU
- TOP
- BrokenBlade
- JNG
- Yike
- MID
- Caps
- BOT
- Hans Sama
- SUP
- Mikyx
LEC Winter champion
- Golden Guardians NA
Golden Guardians NA
- TOP
- Licorice
- JNG
- River
- MID
- Gori
- BOT
- Stixxay
- SUP
- huhi
LCS Spring runner-up
- PSG Talon PCS
PSG Talon PCS
- TOP
- Azhi
- JNG
- JunJia
- MID
- ubao
- BOT
- Wako
- SUP
- Woody
PCS Spring champion
- GAM Esports VN
GAM Esports VN
- TOP
- Kiaya
- JNG
- Levi
- MID
- Kati
- BOT
- Sty1e
- SUP
- Zin
VCS Spring champion
- DetonatioN FocusMe JP
DetonatioN FocusMe JP
- TOP
- tol2
- JNG
- Steal
- MID
- Aria
- BOT
- Yutapon
- SUP
- Harp
LJL Spring champion
- LOUD BR
LOUD BR
- TOP
- Robo
- JNG
- Croc
- MID
- tinowns
- BOT
- Route
- SUP
- Ceos
CBLOL Split 1 champion
- Movistar R7 LAN
Movistar R7 LAN
- TOP
- Bong
- JNG
- Oddie
- MID
- Keine
- BOT
- Ceo
- SUP
- Lyonz
LLA Opening champion
Two GSL groups produced Bilibili Gaming and G2 Esports as direct qualifiers. The group-decider winners met in the last-chance qualifier for the third Bracket Stage place.
Bilibili Gaming Movistar R7 Golden Guardians GAM Esports G2 Esports LOUD PSG Talon DetonatioN FocusMe Bilibili Gaming Golden Guardians G2 Esports PSG Talon Movistar R7 GAM Esports LOUD DetonatioN FocusMe Golden Guardians Movistar R7 PSG Talon LOUD Golden Guardians PSG Talon Golden Guardians advance The complete double-elimination stage is shown, including every upper-bracket loss and lower-bracket advancement.
Gen.G G2 Esports T1 MAD Lions Bilibili Gaming Cloud9 JD Gaming Golden Guardians Gen.G T1 Bilibili Gaming JD Gaming G2 Esports MAD Lions Cloud9 Golden Guardians T1 JD Gaming Bilibili Gaming G2 Esports Gen.G Golden Guardians Bilibili Gaming Gen.G T1 Bilibili Gaming JD Gaming Bilibili Gaming JD Gaming wins MSI 2023 Bracket Path Summary
| Round | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Round 1 | Gen.G | 3 - 1 | G2 Esports |
| Upper Round 1 | T1 | 3 - 0 | MAD Lions |
| Upper Round 1 | Bilibili Gaming | 3 - 0 | Cloud9 |
| Upper Round 1 | JD Gaming | 3 - 0 | Golden Guardians |
| Upper Round 2 | T1 | 3 - 2 | Gen.G |
| Upper Round 2 | JD Gaming | 3 - 0 | Bilibili Gaming |
| Lower Round 1 | G2 Esports | 3 - 0 | MAD Lions |
| Lower Round 1 | Golden Guardians | 3 - 0 | Cloud9 |
| Lower Round 2 | Bilibili Gaming | 3 - 1 | G2 Esports |
| Lower Round 2 | Gen.G | 3 - 0 | Golden Guardians |
| Lower Round 3 | Bilibili Gaming | 3 - 0 | Gen.G |
Venue
Play-In & Bracket Stage
Capacity: 7,500
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park