Overview of the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025
The highly anticipated PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 is scheduled to unfold from July 25 to August 3. This global competition will showcase 24 elite teams vying for the championship title and a lucrative prize pool of $3 million, making it a significant event in the esports calendar. Team selection will occur through various regional qualifying events as part of the broader Esports World Cup 2025, hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Competition Format
The tournament will feature a comprehensive three-stage format:
- Group Stage: All 24 teams will compete over a span of three days, aiming to secure their spots in the next round.
- Survival Stage: The bottom 16 teams from the Group Stage will battle for a chance to enter the Grand Finals.
- Grand Finals: The top eight teams from the Group Stage and the top eight from the Survival Stage will compete for the championship.
Historical Context
In its inaugural year, the PMWC kicked off in 2024, with Alpha7 Esports from Brazil claiming victory, also in an event boasting a $3 million prize pool.
Slot Allocation for PMWC 2025
The slot distribution for PMWC 2025 is as follows:
- PMSL SEA S2 Ranking: Three teams
- PMCL SEA Wildcard S2 Ranking: One team
- PMSL CSA S1 Ranking: Three teams
- PMSL Europe S1 Ranking: Three teams
- PMSL MEA S1 Ranking: Three teams
- PMSL Americas S1 Ranking: Three teams
Special Invites
- South Korea: One team
- Japan: One team
- Korea vs Japan Rivals Cup: One team
- PEL China: Two teams
- Host Country Invite (PMNC KSA): One team
- PMGO Champion’s Region: One team
- Special Invite: One team
Upcoming Qualifications
In the upcoming weeks, a series of regional tournaments under the PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) will commence. The top three teams from the PMSL SEA, CSA, Europe, MENA, and Americas regions will secure qualification for the World Cup, contributing to a total of 15 out of the 24 teams entering the competition.
Furthermore, specific slots will be allocated to teams from Japan and Korea, with qualifiers emerging from the respective Rivals Cup matches.
Additionally, one team from the host country will also gain a special invite along with two teams from the PEL China.
Current Events Leading to PMWC 2025
Simultaneously, the PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2025 is currently taking place in Uzbekistan. The Main Event is scheduled for April 12 and 13, featuring teams from around the world competing for the year’s first international title. Notably, the region represented by the winning team will be awarded an extra slot for PMWC 2025.
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