PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025: Key Details, Format, And Teams
Get all the key details on the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025, including dates, format, prize pool, qualified teams.
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It’s time for one of the most anticipated events in mobile esports, the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025. The tournament is just around the corner, and the stage is set for a truly global showdown. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s tournament, from format and schedule to the teams qualified so far for the coveted trophy.
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025: Key Details
- Dates: 25 July – 3 August 2025
- Venue: BR Arena, Boulevard City (Qiddiya Esports Arena), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Prize Pool: USD 3,000,000
- Teams: 24 of the world’s best, representing every major region.
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Format
The tournament features a multi-stage format designed to test consistency and clutch performance:
Group Stage (July 25–27):
24 teams are split into three groups of eight.
- Round-robin matches: each group faces the others over three days.
- The top 8 teams overall advance directly to the Grand Finals.
- The bottom 16 teams move to the Survival Stage.
Survival Stage (July 29–30):
- The 16 remaining teams battle for the final Grand Finals spots.
- Only the top 8 teams from this stage qualify for the Grand Finals.
Grand Finals (August 1–3):
- 16 teams (8 from the Group Stage, 8 from the Survival Stage) compete for the championship.
- Three days of high-stakes matches to crown the world champion.
Qualified Teams So Far For The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025
Each team earned its spot through fierce regional qualifiers, ensuring only the best of the best make it to Riyadh. These teams are:
- Southeast Asia: eArena, Alter Ego Ares, Team Secret, Yangon Galacticos
- Central & South Asia: Alpha Gaming, Horaa Esports, 4Thrives Esports
- Europe: Four teams from PMSL Europe Spring 2025 (TBD)
- Middle East & North Africa: R8 Esports, plus three from PMSL MENA Spring 2025 (TBD)
- Americas: INTENSE GAME, INFLUENCE RAGE, Alpha7 Esports
- China: Weibo Gaming, ThunderTalk Gaming
- South Korea & Japan: DRX, KINOTROPE gaming, Nongshim RedForce
- Special Invite: One additional team (TBD)
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Schedule
| Date | Stage | Details |
| July 25 | Group Stage | Group A vs B |
| July 26 | Group Stage | Group A vs C |
| July 27 | Group Stage | Group B vs C |
| July 29–30 | Survival Stage | Bottom 16 teams battle for Finals |
| August 1–3 | Grand Finals | Top 16 teams compete for the title |
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