PMGC 2025 Schedule And Format Explained: Dates, Teams, Stages

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Sumit Kushwaha
Sumit Kushwaha, is an Assistant Editor specialising in coverage of eSports and gaming. He tracks the latest developments by reporting around global events from the segment...
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The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 is almost here, and fans are already excited. This is one of the largest tournaments in PUBG Mobile esports, featuring the top 40 teams from around the world. The event will begin on November 24 and run until December 14 in Thailand. Teams will compete for the championship title and a prize pool of $3 million. Two Indian teams, Orangutan and True Rippers, will also participate in this major global event.

PMGC 2025: Schedule and Stages

PMGC 2025 will take place in four distinct stages. Every stage plays an important role in determining which teams advance to the Grand Final.

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The schedule goes as follows:

  • Gauntlet Stage: November 24 to 26 (16 Teams)
  • Group Stage: November 28 to December 4 (32 Teams)
  • Last Chance: December 6 to 7 (16 Teams)
  • Grand Finals: December 12 to 14 (16 Teams)

Each stage reduces the number of teams, making the competition tougher day by day.

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Teams in the Tournament

Popular teams such as Regnum Carya, Alpha7 Esports, Alpha Gaming, and Weibo Gaming are competing in PMGC 2025. Orangutan will represent India in the Gauntlet Stage, while True Rippers will compete in the Group Stage. This is a proud moment for Indian BGMI fans because both teams will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a global stage.

The Tournament Format Explained

The PMGC format is intended to measure consistency, teamwork, and performance under pressure.

  1. Gauntlet Stage (Nov 24-26)
    Sixteen teams will play 18 matches across three days.
    The top six teams will directly move to the Grand Finals.
    The remaining teams will shift to the Group Stage.
  2. Group Stage (Nov 28-30 and Dec 2-4)
    Thirty-two teams will be divided into two groups.
    Each team will play 18 matches.
    The top four teams from each group (a total of eight) will advance to the Grand Finals.
    Teams ranked 5th through 12th will advance to the Last Chance stage.
    Teams that finish below this position will be eliminated from the tournament.
  3. Last Chance (Dec 6-7)
    Sixteen teams will play 12 matches over two days.
    Only the team that finishes first will move to the Grand Finals.
    The other teams will be eliminated.
  4. Grand Finals (Dec 12-14)
    A total of 16 teams will take part:
  • 6 from the Gauntlet
  • 8 from the Group Stage
  • 1 from the Last Chance
  • 1 team invited from the host region

The champion will be decided after 18 matches across three days.

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Sumit Kushwaha, is an Assistant Editor specialising in coverage of eSports and gaming. He tracks the latest developments by reporting around global events from the segment covering key individuals, breakthrough technologies and news shaping the future of industry. With a keen interest in gaming, he regularly reviews the latest game launches highlighting the pros and cons helping users with key inputs.