The stage is set! Krafton and Level Infinite, in collaboration with ESL Faceit and the Esports World Cup Foundation, have officially confirmed the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 lineup. Expect high-octane competition, strategic gameplay, and elite squads battling it out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Here’s everything you need to know—schedule, groups, format, key trends, and how to stay tuned.
📅 Event Overview & Schedule
📍 Location & Venue
Host City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Arena: Qiddiya Esports Arena
Prize Pool: $3.05 million USD.
🗓 Timeline
Group Stage: July 25–27, 2025
Survival Stage: July 29–30, 2025
Grand Finals: August 1–3, 2025
This three-stage format ensures every team has multiple chances to prove themselves, while the Grand Finals will reach a thrilling crescendo under the innovative Smash Rule format.
🧩 Groups Breakdown: Who’s Who?
Sportskeeda revealed the group compositions for the initial stage:
Group Red
Team Falcons (Europe)
Horaa Esports (Nepal)
EArena (Thailand)
POWR Esports (Saudi Arabia)
Alpha7 Esports (Brazil)
Nongshim RedForce (South Korea)
Weibo Gaming (China)
Aryan x TMG Gaming (India)
Group Green
IDA Esports (Turkey)
Alpha Gaming (Mongolia)
Alter Ego Ares (Indonesia)
Team GAMAX (Egypt)
INTENSE GAME (Brazil)
KINOTROPE Gaming (Japan)
ThunderTalk Gaming (China)
R8 Esports (Saudi Arabia)
Group Yellow
Fire Flux Esports (Turkey)
Regnum Carya Esports (Turkey)
4thrives Esports (Pakistan)
Team Secret (Vietnam)
Team Vision (Saudi Arabia)
INFLUENCE RAGE (Brazil)
DRX (South Korea)
Yangon Galacticos (Myanmar)
🧠 Format & Structure
Group Stage – 24 teams, 3 groups of 8, 18 matches total (6/day). Each team plays 12 games.
Advancement: Top 8 overall → Grand Finals. Remaining 16 → Survival Stage.
Survival Stage – Bottom 16 fight in 12 matches (6/day over two days) for the last 8 Finals spots.
Grand Finals – 16 teams, 18 matches (6/day across three days).
Smash Rule: Once a team’s points exceed Top‑1's match 12 score +10, they're eligible. The first Winner Winner Chicken Dinner after that secures championship—or default goes to highest cumulative score.
Map Rotation (Group Stage):
Match 1: Sanhok,
Matches 2–4: Erangel,
Matches 5–6: Miramar
🔍 Why This Stage Matters
Strategic diversity: Competitors must balance aggression (Sanhok) with tactical persistence (Erangel/Miramar).
Comeback potential: With Survival Stage, teams have a second shot—keeping storylines alive and fans engaged.
Innovation spotlight: The Smash Rule adds suspense and strategy to the Grand Finals, rewarding fast-paced play under pressure.
📊 Quick Facts
Prize Pool Totals: USD 3.05 million.
Teams: 24 global powerhouses from 11+ regions.
Host Invite: R8 Esports (KSA) qualifies automatically as host nation team.
🧭 What to Watch
Defending champs? Alpha7 Esports (Brazil) dominated 2024 in Riyadh and will look to repeat.
Rising powerhouses: DRX (K‑league champion) and Weibo Gaming (PEL point leaders) are strong contenders.
Wildcard stories: TMG x Aryan (India) and Yangon Galacticos (Myanmar) bring unpredictable flair—no region is to be underestimated.
📺 How to Watch
Live streams: Official PUBG Mobile Esports and Esports World Cup YouTube channels
Live stats/tools: Track team standings and match stats via Liquipedia or the official EWC website
🧩 Key Takeaways
July 25–27: Group Stage kicks off with 24 top teams
July 29–30: Survival Stage second-chance shootout
Aug 1–3: Grand Finals deliver the Smash Rule finish line
Global audience, massive prize pool, and tactical depth mean this is more than a tournament—it’s a showcase of PUBG Mobile at its highest competitive level.
🔗 Final Thoughts
The PMWC 2025 promises to deliver a rich blend of tactical diversity, high stakes, and narrative drama. From underdog journeys to reigning champions defending the crown, every match brings potential for surprise. Whether you're a strategic pro or a casual fan, this event is your chance to experience peak PUBG Mobile esports.
Be sure to mark your calendar for July 25 – the Group Stage is where the action starts—and it doesn’t let up until August 3. Stay locked to official channels for streams, stats, and behind-the-scenes content.
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