The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 Riyadh is all set to begin its Group Stage from July 25 to 27. A total of 24 top teams from around the world will battle for a spot in the Grand Finals of one of the biggest PUBG Mobile events of the year. With a massive prize pool of $3 million, this tournament is expected to bring top-tier action and intense competition.
How PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Group Stage Works
The 24 teams are divided into three groups: Red, Green, and Yellow. Each group will play 12 matches during this stage. After all group matches are completed, the top 8 teams on the overall points table will directly qualify for the Grand Finals.
The remaining 16 teams will move to the Survival Stage, where only 8 spots are available for the Grand Finals. This means every match matters, and consistency will be the key.
Full List of Teams by Group
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)
Daily Map Rotation
Each day of the group stage will feature six matches played on the following map order:
- Match 1 – Sanhok
- Match 2 – Erangel
- Match 3 – Erangel
- Match 4 – Erangel
- Match 5 – Miramar
- Match 6 – Miramar
This rotation gives teams a chance to show their skills across all key maps in PUBG Mobile.
Teams to Watch in PMWC 2025
- Alpha7 Esports (Brazil): The defending champions of PMWC 2024. Known for their aggressive playstyle, they’re looking to repeat their success and retain their title.
- DRX (South Korea): Finished 4th in PMWC 2024 and recently won the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2025 S1. The team has momentum and eyes their first international trophy.
- Weibo Gaming (China): Recently crowned champions of the Hong Kong Invitational 2025, they are in great form and expected to perform strongly.
- Influence Rage (Brazil): Runner-up in the Hong Kong Invitational, this squad is experienced and ready for the big stage.
- Aryan x TMG Gaming (India): Winners of BMPS 2025, they’ve earned a direct invite to PMWC 2025 and will represent the growing strength of India’s PUBG Mobile scene.
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