Playoffs at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023: Timetable, Outcomes, and Additional Information
As of December 13th, the group stage for ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 has concluded, determining the eight teams advancing to the playoffs. Following the conclusion of the group stage, Wawitas Sagazes, 9Pandas, Blacklist International, and LGD Gaming have been eliminated from the tournament. Among the remaining eight teams, four have secured positions in the upper bracket, while the other four are placed in the lower bracket.
Gamin Gladiators earned a spot in the upper bracket after their mid-laner, Quinn “Quinn” Callahan, emerged victorious in a 1v1 tiebreaker against Team Secret’s Yeik “MidOne” Nai Zheng.
The ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 playoffs are scheduled to take place from December 15th to 17th, with the upper bracket quarterfinals occurring on the final day of the group stages, December 13th.
For further details on the participating teams, schedule, and additional information about the playoff stage of ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, read on.
ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 Playoffs: Comprehensive Guide
Team Roster
Upper Bracket
- Azure Ray
- G2.iG
- Team Falcons
- Gaimin Gladiators
Lower Bracket
- Team Liquid
- Tundra Esports
- BetBoom Team
- Team Secret
Tournament Structure (December 15th to 17th)
Double-elimination format
All matches, except the grand final, will be best-of-three (BO3)
The Grand Final will be a best-of-five (BO5)
Prize Pool Allocation
The $1,000,000 prize pool for the tournament will be distributed among the 12 teams based on their final positions as outlined below:
1st Place – $300,000 (4,800 EPT Points)
2nd Place – $175,000 (3,600 EPT Points)
3rd Place – $120,000 (3,000 EPT Points)
4th Place – $85,000 (2,400 EPT Points)
5th-6th Place – $57,500 (1,680 EPT Points)
7th-8th Place – $47,500 (780 EPT Points)
9th-10th Place – $30,000 (420 EPT Points)
- Blacklist International
- LGD Gaming
11th-12th Place – $25,000 (210 EPT Points)
- Wawitas Sagazes
- 9Pandas”
Schedule and Results (All times and dates mentioned in the tables are in SGT)
The playoffs are set to take place from December 15th to 17th at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 Playoffs Upper Bracket Quarter Finals (December 13th)
| Time (in SGT) | Match | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM | Azure Ray [2] – [1] Team Falcons | Azure Ray |
| 6:00 PM | G2.iG [1] – [2] Gaimin Gladiators | Gaimin Gladiators |
ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 Playoffs Day 1 (December 15th)
| Time (in SGT) | Match | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Team Secret [0] – [2] Team Liquid | Team Liquid |
| 3:35 PM | Tundra Esports [0] – [2] BetBoom Team | BetBoom Team |
| 7:05 PM | Team Falcons [1] – [2] Team Liquid | Team Liquid |
ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 Playoffs Day 2 (December 16th)
| Time (in SGT) | Match | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | G2.iG [0] – [2] BetBoom Team | BetBoom Team |
| 3:35 PM | Azure Ray [0] – [1] Gaimin Gladiators | Gaimin Gladiators |
| 7:05 PM | Team Liquid [1] – [0] BetBoom Team | Team Liquid |
ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 Playoffs Day 3 (December 17th)
| Time (in SGT) | Match | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Azure Ray vs Team Liquid | TBD |
| 4:00 PM | Gaimin Gladiators vs TBD | TBD |
Where to Watch?
After an eventful conclusion to the group stage of ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, the tournament has been filled with surprises, from LGD Gaming’s unexpected early exit to the intense tiebreaker between Gaimin Gladiators and Team Secret. All participating teams are striving to secure EPT points and a share of the substantial prize pool offered by the tournament. To follow the live action, viewers can tune in to ESL’s Twitch and YouTube channels for the playoff games.”
