The PMWC 2025 will be taking place over ten turbo-charged days, from July 25 to August 3, 2025. All of the intense action will be taking place at the world-class Qiddiya Esports Arena in Riyadh, a city that is quickly becoming a hotbed for competitive gaming globally. This specialist arena will provide an immersive setting for players and spectators alike.
PMWC 2025 Teams and Prize Pool:
There will be a total of 24 teams fighting for the top position. All of these teams will have earned their coveted spots through challenging qualification processes in various regional leagues such as PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) tournaments, PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) series, and other top competitions, including an invitation for the host country and a wildcard for the Indian champion. The champions will get a huge share of the massive $3 million (over ₹25.5 crore) prize pool, which will be one of the highest-rewarding PUBG Mobile tournaments ever.
The teams that participated in PMWC 2025, which was conducted in the first round, are as follows:
Group Red:
- Nongshim RedForce (South Korea)
- Alpha7 Esports (Brazil)
- Horaa Esports (Nepal)
- Team Falcons (Europe)
- Team AryanxTMG Gaming (India)
- POWR Esports (Saudi Arabia)
- Weibo Gaming (China)
- eArena (Thailand)
Group Green:
- IDA Esports (Turkey)
- KINOTROPE gaming (Japan)
- INTENSE GAME (Brazil)
- Alter Ego Ares (Indonesia)
- Team GAMAX (Egypt)
- ThunderTalk Gaming (China)
- Alpha Gaming (Mongolia)
- R8 Esports (Host Country Invite)
Group Yellow:
- Regnum Carya Esports (Turkey)
- Yangon Galacticos (Myanmar)
- Fire Flux Esports (Turkey)
- Team Vision (Saudi Arabia)
- 4Thrives Esports (Pakistan)
- Team Secret (Vietnam)
- DRX (South Korea)
- INFLUENCE RAGE (Brazil)
PMWC 2025 Tournament Format:
PMWC 2025 has a groundbreaking new format that further increases the risks and challenges and ensures only the most skilled and durable teams make it through. The competition is divided into three phases:
Group Stage (July 25-27)
The initial round will have the 24 qualified teams split into three groups of eight. During three days, there will be a series of tough fights, with each group having a total of 12 games. The top eight teams competing at this stage will be awarded a direct invitation to the Grand Finals, skipping the next stage.
Survival Stage (July 29-30)
For the 16 teams that failed to qualify in the Group Stage, the Survival Stage is a lifeline. The teams will fight hard for two days, and 12 games will decide their fate. The top eight teams of this pressurized stage take the remaining positions in the Grand Finals, finalizing the list of the 16 finalists.
Grand Finals (August 1-3)
The 16 best teams from the previous rounds will compete in the Grand Final. The final stage will last for three days, with 18 matches to prove themselves. A fresh twist in competition and excitement, the Grand Finals will be played under the SMASH Rule.
The SMASH Rule Explained:
Under the SMASH Rule, teams would first need to reach a match point minimum. This is done by adding 10 points to the leading team’s score after Day 2 of the Grand Finals. Once beyond this match point, a team would then need to win a match to be crowned champions. If no team reaches these requirements after all 18 scheduled matches, the team with the highest total points will be crowned champion. The new rule is designed to promote aggressive gameplay and unexpected conclusions and make every match count.
Where To Watch PMWC 2025
PUBG Mobile Esports World Cup 2025 is more than just a tournament; it’s a commitment to pushing mobile gaming to unprecedented heights. The EWC is the biggest esports festival, honoring gaming culture and breaking the boundaries of competitive gaming. The addition of PMWC at such a prestigious event significantly increases its visibility, attracting more crowds and more investments.
Fans all over the globe can see all the fierce action in real time. The PUBG Mobile Esports World Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on the Esports World Cup YouTube Channel and the Esports World Cup Twitch Channel, allowing the massive global fan base to watch from their homes. With its massive prize pool, new format, and roster of world-class teams, the PMWC 2025 guarantees an experience that will be engraved in memory forever and solidify PUBG Mobile’s dominance in mobile esports.
