PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025: Schedule, Format, Teams & How To Watch
The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 is back for another season of action-packed matches. Mobile esports has exploded across Asia since the tournament’s debut in 2020, transforming that regional popularity into one of the biggest—and most lucrative—tournaments globally.
With the PUBG Mobile 4.1 update adding extra complexity, the world’s top PUBG Mobile squads will now converge in Thailand for the season’s final battle. This guide covers everything about PMGC 2025, including the schedule, format, teams, prize pool, and how to watch the games.
- 1. PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 Location & Dates
- 2. PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 Format
- Gauntlet & Group Stage
- Last Chance & Grand Finals
- Smash Rule Explained
- 3. PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 Schedule
- Prize Pool Distribution
- 4. Teams Competing At PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025
- Teams Qualified For The Gauntlet
- Teams Qualified For Group Stage
- 5. How To Watch PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025
- 6. FAQs
- 7. References
PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 Location & Dates
PMGC 2025 will run from November 24 to December 14, 2025, across two locations in Thailand: Imperial World Samrong in Samut Prakan (for the League) and Siam Paragon in Bangkok (for the Grand Finals).
PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 Format
PMGC 2025 introduces a major tournament format change: a new preliminary stage called The Gauntlet, which rewards regional and other major title winners. This will allow them to skip the entire Group Stage and proceed directly to the Grand Finals.
The tournament features four stages: The Gauntlet, Group Stage, Last Chance, and the Grand Finals.
Gauntlet & Group Stage
The Gauntlet (November 24–26, 2025) features 16 teams from regional qualifiers competing in 18 matches over 3 days. The top seven teams move on to the Grand Finals, while the remaining nine teams (8th–16th) will advance to the Group Stage.
In the Group Stage (November 28–December 4, 2025), 32 teams are split into two groups of 16. This includes the nine teams from The Gauntlet, plus the remaining regional or PMGC points qualifiers. Each group plays 18 matches over a three-day period.
For each group, the top three teams will proceed to the Grand Finals. Those placing 4th–11th will proceed to the Last Chance stage, while those finishing 12th–16th will be eliminated from the competition.
Last Chance & Grand Finals
The Last Chance stage (December 6–7, 2025) brings together 16 teams from both groups. They will play 12 matches across two days. The top two teams will secure their spot in the Grand Finals, and the rest will be eliminated.
The Grand Finals (December 12–14, 2025) in Bangkok will be fiercely contested, reducing the field of 40 invited teams to a top set of 16. This lineup will include seven teams from The Gauntlet, six from the Group Stage, two from Last Chance, and one as the Host Invite, all battling through 18 matches across 3 days.
Smash Rule Explained
The third day of the PMGC 2025 uses the Smash Rule. After Match 12, a “Match Point” threshold is set. Any team that reaches this cut-off becomes “Match Point Eligible,” after which point the first eligible team to win a “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” is crowned champion.
However, if neither condition is met, then the team with the most points after all 18 matches will be declared the winner. The map order for each day will be as follows:
- Match 1: Rondo
- Matches 2–4: Erangel
- Matches 5–6: Miramar
PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 Schedule
This table outlines the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 schedule, including each stage, its corresponding date, and match time.
| Stage | Date | Match Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Gauntlet Group Stage (Green) Group Stage (Red) Last Chance Grand Finals | November 24–26, 2025 November 28–30, 2025 December 2–4, 2025 December 6–7, 2025 December 12–14, 2025 | 17:00 GMT | 12:00 ET |
Note: For specific match fixtures, you can refer to the official PUBG Mobile Esports website.
Prize Pool Distribution
PMGC 2025 boasts a massive $3 million total prize pool, making this tournament one of the top esports tournaments in 2025. Here’s how the money will be split:
| Place | Prize Pool | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gauntlet | Group Stage | Last Chance | Grand Finals | |
| 1st | $60,000 | $46,000 | $10,000 | $500,000 |
| 2nd | $58,000 | $45,000 | $9,500 | $250,000 |
| 3rd | $57,000 | $44,000 | $8,500 | $150,000 |
| 4th | $56,000 | $26,500 | $8,000 | $105,000 |
| 5th | $55,000 | $26,000 | $7,500 | $85,000 |
| 6th | $54,000 | $25,500 | $7,000 | $75,000 |
| 7th | $53,000 | $25,000 | $6,500 | $67,500 |
| 8th | $6,000 | $24,500 | $6,000 | $60,000 |
| 9th | $5,500 | $24,000 | $5,500 | $55,000 |
| 10th | $5,000 | $23,500 | $5,000 | $50,000 |
| 11th | $4,500 | $23,000 | $4,500 | $45,000 |
| 12th | $4,000 | $22,500 | $4,000 | $40,000 |
| 13th | $3,500 | $22,000 | $3,500 | $35,000 |
| 14th | $3,000 | $21,000 | $3,000 | $30,000 |
| 15th | $2,500 | $20,500 | $2,500 | $27,500 |
| 16th | $2,000 | $20,000 | $2,000 | $25,000 |
| Grand Total | $429,000 | $429,000 | $93,000 | $1,600,000 |
Teams Competing At PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025
A total of 40 PUBG Mobile teams will meet in different stages of PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025.
Sixteen teams qualified for The Gauntlet through regional championships, while the remaining 23 teams were selected for the Group Stage based on the combination of regional championships and PMGC Points. Finally, one team was directly invited as a host country invitee.
Teams Qualified For The Gauntlet
- D’Xavier (PMSL SEA)
- eArena (PMSL SEA)
- Virtus.pro (PMSL CSA)
- Alpha Gaming (PMSL CSA)
- Madbulls (PMSL CSA)
- Regnum Carya Esports (PMSL Europe)
- ULF Esports (PMSL Europe)
- Kara Esports (PMSL Europe)
- GS Esports 1 (PMSL MENA)
- R8 Esports (PMSL MENA)
- Geekay Esports (PMSL MENA)
- Wolves Esports (PMSL Americas)
- Alpha7 Esports (PMSL Americas)
- ThunderTalk Gaming (Peacekeeper Elite League)
- Orangutan (India Showdown)
- DRX (International Cup)
Teams Qualified For Group Stage
- Alter Ego Ares (Indonesia Points)
- Alliance MY 2 (Malaysia Points)
- Team Flash (PMSL SEA/ formerly VN Points)
- Team Secret (PMSL SEA/ formerly TH Points)
- Inner Circle Esports (Pakistan Points)
- ARCRED (Uzbekistan Points)
- GOAT Team (PMSL CSA/ formerly CA Points)
- Papara SuperMassive (PMSL Europe/formerly Turkiye Points)
- Team Falcons (Western Europe Points)
- Boars Gaming (Eastern Europe Points)
- Twisted Minds (Iraq Points)
- Nuclear Zone 3 (Egypt Points)
- Gen.G Esports 1 (PMSL MENA)
- 9z Team (LATAM Points)
- INFLUENCE RAGE (PMSL Americas/ formerly NA Points)
- Loops Esports (PMSL Americas/ formerly BR Points)
- ETSH Esports (Africa Cup)
- Burmese Ghouls (PMCL SEA)
- Weibo Gaming (PEL Points)
- Tianba (PEL Points)
- Dplus (Korea Points)
- REJECT (Japan League)
- True Rippers (International Cup)
Host Country Invitee
- Vampire Esports
Note: 1 GS Esports replaced Gen.G in The Gauntlet due to visa issues and will instead play from the Group Stage. 2 Alliance parted ways with CelcomDigi and rebranded as Alliance MY. 3 Nuclear Zone acquired Desert Storm and will be competing with their roster.
How To Watch PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025
You can watch the PMGC 2025 on the tournament organizer’s Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook pages. However, simulcasts will also be available directly on the official PUBG United and PUBG Mobile Esports websites.
The PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 is among the best PUBG Mobile tournaments, making it a must-watch for esports fans.
FAQs
When and where will PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 take place?
PMGC 2025 will run from November 24 to December 14, 2025, in Thailand. The Gauntlet and Group Stages will be held at the Imperial World Samrong in Samut Prakan, while the Grand Finals will be hosted at Siam Paragon in Bangkok.
What is the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 prize pool?
PMGC 2025 boasts a massive $3 million in total prize pool divided among 40 top PUBG Mobile teams.
How can I watch PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025?
You can watch the official PMGC 2025 livestream on the tournament organizer’s Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook channels. You can also follow the action directly from the PUBG Mobile Esports website.
Who is the number 1 PUBG Mobile player?
Internationally, Alpha Gaming’s Uuganbayar “DOK” Dulguun ranks as the top PUBG Mobile player, with a monstrous 259.87 MVP points, 7,237 DMG, and 31 Eliminations after PMWC. He earned FMVP, Grenade Master, Field Medic awards at PMWC and the MVP at PMGO in 2025.
Who are the star players to watch in PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025?
According to the tournament organizers, Berkin “Sylas” Çetin (Regnum Carya Esports), Burenbayar “TOP” Altangerel (Alpha Gaming), Roan “Revo” Aléssio (Alpha7 Esports), and Phan “LeVis” Văn Đông (D’Xavier) are the top players to watch at PMGC 2025.
References
- SCHEDULE (PUBG ESPORTS)
- PUBGMOBILEEsports (Twitch)
- PUBG MOBILE Esports (YouTube)
- pubgmobileesports (TikTok)
- PUBG MOBILE Esports (Facebook)
- PUBG UNITED 2025 (PUBG UNITED)
- PUBG MOBILE ESPORTS (PUBG MOBILE ESPORTS)
- PUBG MOBILE Esports on X: “Your guide to the teams to watch is HERE!…” (X)
