The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 is ready to kick off on 25th July 25 in Riyadh with 24 of the best teams from around the world. The PMWC 2025 format, groups and schedule have been officially announced, and fans can expect intense battles as teams compete for a $3 million prize pool and a shot at becoming world champions.
All 24 teams are divided in three groups: Red, Green, Yellow, featuring 8 teams each. Following is the team distribution:
Red:
- Team Falcons
- Horaa Esports
- eArena
- POWR Esports
- Alpha7 Esports
- Nongshim RedForce
- Weibo Gaming
- Aryan × TMG Gaming
Green:
- IDA Esports
- Alpha Gaming
- Alter Ego Ares
- Team GAMAX
- Intense Game
- KINOTROPE Gaming
- ThunderTalk Gaming
- R8 Esports
Yellow:
- Fire Flux Esports
- Regnum Carya Esports
- 4Thrives Esports
- Team Secret
- Team Vision
- Influence Rage
- DRX
- Yangon Galacticos
PMWC 2025 will take place in three stages — Group Stage, Survival Stage, and Grand Finals.
Group Stage:
The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 begins with the Group Stage from 25th-27th July, featuring all 24 teams divided into three color-coded groups. Over three intense days, teams will compete in six matches per day for a total of 18 matches. The format follows a rotating schedule where Day 1 pits Red Group against Yellow Group, Day 2 sees Green Group face off against Yellow Group, and Day 3 concludes with Red Group battling Green Group.
Each matchday features a carefully curated map rotation consisting of one Sanhok match, three Erangel encounters, and two Miramar showdowns. At the end of the opening stage, the top 8 teams based on overall performance will secure direct advancement to the Grand Finals, while the remaining 16 teams face the daunting prospect of the Survival Stage.
Survival Stage:
The Survival Stage takes place on 29th-30th July and serves as the last chance to win the ultimate title. The 16 teams that failed to secure direct advancement from the Group Stage must now fight tooth and nail for the remaining 8 spots in the Grand Finals. This stage operates as an elimination gauntlet where only half the competing teams will survive to see another day.
Grand Finals:
The tournament culminates with the Grand Finals from 1st-3rd August, bringing together the 16 finest teams from the Group Stage and Survival Stage. This final showdown determines the PMWC 2025 champions and the distribution of the $3 million prize pool.
The most intriguing element comes on Day 3 with the implementation of the controversial “Smash Rule”. With this rule in play, any team that reaches match-point eligibility must secure their championship with a Chicken Dinner victory. If the match-point eligible team fails to win the final match, the tournament winner will be determined by overall leaderboard standings.
With all groups finalized and the complete schedule officially locked in, PMWC 2025 promises to deliver absolutely unparalleled mobile esports action in Riyadh. From the opening Group Stage battles to the high-stakes Survival Stage elimination, and culminating in the Grand Finals’ dramatic Smash Rule format, every single match matters. The world’s best teams are ready—let the championship hunt begin now.
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