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

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The Esports World Cup 2025 is all set to be a remarkable event in the esports calendar. The tournament will feature the largest prize pool ever of $70 million. It will be hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 8 to August 24, 2025.

This edition of the Esports World Cup 2025 promises intense competition among the world’s best esports clubs across 26 events in 25 different games. The tournament is organised by the Esports World Cup Foundation and aims to crown the ultimate esports champions while delivering thrilling entertainment to fans worldwide.

A special highlight of the Esports World Cup 2025 edition is the inclusion of new games and genres, expanding the diversity of the competition. Notably, chess makes its debut, marking the entry of a classic strategy game into the esports arena.

Other new additions include the fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, tactical shooters Crossfire and Valorant, and the battle royale title Naraka: Bladepoint (as a non-Club Championship event). These additions reflect the evolving landscape of esports and the EWC’s commitment to showcasing a wide spectrum of competitive gaming.

Full Roster of Games at Esports World Cup 2025

The Esports World Cup 2025 features 25 tournaments across various platforms, PC, mobile, and console. The full roster includes:

1. Rennsport (Racing)
2. VALORANT (Tactical Shooter)
3. Dota 2 (MOBA)
4. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (Fighting)
5. Apex Legends (Battle Royale)
6. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Mobile MOBA)
7. Honour of Kings (Mobile MOBA)
8. Free Fire (Battle Royale)
9. League of Legends (MOBA)
10. StarCraft II (RTS)
11. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (FPS)
12. PUBG Mobile (Battle Royale)
13. Chess (Strategy)
14. Overwatch 2 (FPS)
15. Rainbow Six Siege (Tactical Shooter)
16. Call of Duty: Warzone (FPS)
17. EA SPORTS FC 25 (Sports Simulation)
18. Teamfight Tactics (Auto Battler)
19. PUBG (Battle Royale)
20. Tekken 8 (Fighting)
21. Rocket League (Sports/Action)
22. CrossFire (Tactical Shooter)
23. Street Fighter 6 (Fighting)
24. Counter-Strike 2 (FPS)
25. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s Invitational (Mobile MOBA)

Additionally, side tournaments such as GeoGuessr and Naraka: Bladepoint Mid-Season Championships will also be held during the event period.

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