The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 (PMWC 2025) is coming to its last phase as the Grand Finals are set from August 1 to August 3, 2025, at the Qiddiya Esports Arena (BR Arena) in Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hosted by Level Infinite, Krafton and the Esports World Cup Foundation, PMWC 2025 is one of the big events under this year’s Esports World Cup (EWC), bringing together top mobile esports teams from all over.
Tournament Format as of Now
PMWC 2025 has three key stages:
| Stage | Dates | Teams Involved | Purpose |
| Group Stage | July 25–27, 2025 | 24 teams (3 groups) | Top 8 teams move to Grand Finals directly |
| Survival Stage | July 29–30, 2025 | Bottom 16 from Group Stage | 8 more teams qualify for Grand Finals |
| Grand Finals | August 1–3, 2025 | 16 teams | 18 matches to decide the champions |
Each day of Grand Finals has six matches, making it 18 in total. The “Smash Rule” comes into play only on Day 3 and can decide the champion early (more below).
Prize Pool & Qualified Teams for Grand Finals
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The total prize pool for PMWC 2025 is USD $3,000,000 (about ₹25.5 crore). The exact distribution by placement hasn’t been revealed yet.
16 teams have made it to the Grand Finals 8 through Group Stage and 8 from Survival Stage.
Top 8 Teams from Group Stage:
- Alter Ego Ares (Indonesia)
- 4Thrives Esports (Pakistan)
- DRX (South Korea)
- Weibo Gaming (China)
- Alpha7 Esports (Mongolia)
- Team Secret (Vietnam)
- ThunderTalk Gaming (TT Global) (China)
- IDA Esports (Turkey)
Top 8 Teams from Survival Stage:
- Regnum Carya Esports
- Nongshim RedForce
- Yangon Galacticos
- Horaa Esports
- POWR Esports
- eArena
- Fire Flux Esports
- Team Falcons
Note: India’s team, Team AxTMG, who came through the BGMI Pro Series 2025, placed 15th in Group Stage and didn’t make it through Survival Stage.
Smash Rule Explained (Final Day Only)
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The Smash Rule is only used on Day 3. It adds a twist to how the tournament might end.
- First, a team has to hit the Match Point Target. That target is 10 points more than the current leader’s score.
- After reaching that number, the same team has to win one of the remaining matches.
- If no team does both, then the title goes to whoever has the highest score after all 18 matches.
It makes the final day more intense and forces top teams to take risks.
Venue & Broadcast Info
Venue:
Qiddiya Esports Arena (BR Arena), Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A venue built mainly for esports and big entertainment events.
Where to Watch:
- YouTube (PUBG Mobile Esports official channel)
- Facebook Gaming
- Twitch
Viewers will get live scores, highlights, commentary, and match replays across platforms.
