The League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational is coming to London! From May 2-21, 13 qualified teams from around the world will take to the global stage for the first time this year at Copper Box Arena, a key venue for esports located in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
**MSI 2023 Theme and Format**
DEFY
Defy expectations. Defy haters. Defy doubts. MSI is all about showcasing regional strength midway through the season. It’s the first step toward greatness, pushing beyond limits and showing up with a spirit of defiance.
This year, MSI will feature two double-elimination stages; the Play-In Stage and the Bracket Stage, giving regions more opportunity to defy all odds. If you’re not familiar with the changes, [head over to the LoL Esports State of the Game article][1] we released in January. Join us in person at the Copper Box Arena or tune in live on lolesports.com to cheer on your favorite region!
**Ticket Sales**
Tickets officially go on sale at 2 am PST/10 am GMT February 23! Prices range from £29-£94. Visit [http://axs.com/lolmsi2023][2] to learn more.
- The **Play-In Stage** will be May 2-7
- The **Bracket Stage** will be May 9-14 and May 16-20
- The **Final** will be May 21
Mastercard holders, you’re eligible for presale tickets! At 2 am PST/10 am GMT February 21, visit the [ticket page][3] and click “Buy Tickets Now.” Select your seats and checkout using your Mastercard.
Follow @lolesports with #MSI2023 and keep an eye on lolesports.com for more details to come!
[1]: https://lolesports.com/article/state-of-the-game-lol-esports-in-2023/blt5d3bca31d1b39e0c
[2]: http://axs.com/lolmsi2023
[3]: http://axs.com/lolmsi2023
