The wait is over! All 16 finalists for the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 are now confirmed. The Grand Finals will take place from August 1 to 3, 2025, at the Qiddiya Esports Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This year, the tournament will use the Smash Rule format, making the matches even more unpredictable and thrilling. With a massive $3,000,000 prize pool, the winning team will walk away with $500,000 a life-changing reward for the champions.
How Did These Teams Make It?
The road to the Grand Finals wasn’t easy.
Group Stage (July 25-27):
- 24 teams battled for a spot in the top 8.
- The best-performing 8 teams directly qualified for the Grand Finals.
Survival Stage (July 29-30):
- The remaining 16 teams fought for survival.
- Only the top 8 from this stage advanced, while the rest were eliminated from PMWC 2025.
This two-step process has given us the strongest 16 teams ready to fight for the ultimate crown.
Full List of 16 Finalist Teams
Here are the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 Grand Finals contenders:
- Alter Ego Ares (Indonesia)
- 4Thrives Esports (Pakistan)
- DRX (South Korea)
- Weibo Gaming (China)
- Alpha Gaming (Mongolia)
- Team Secret (Vietnam)
- ThunderTalk Gaming (China)
- IDA Esports (Turkey)
- Horaa (Nepal)
- Fire Flux (Turkey)
- POWR (Saudi Arabia)
- Regnum Carya (Turkey)
- EArena (Thailand)
- NS RedForce (South Korea)
- Falcons (Europe)
- Yangon Galacticos (Myanmar)
Standout Performances from the Group Stage
Alter Ego Ares (Indonesia) dominated the Group Stage with their aggressive playstyle. Star player Rosemary stood out as one of the top fraggers of the tournament.
4Thrives Esports (Pakistan) were the second-best performers, surprising everyone with their consistent strategies.
DRX (South Korea) secured third place, showing tactical brilliance and steady gameplay.
Meanwhile, Weibo Gaming (China) and Alpha Gaming (Mongolia) had a slow start, but bounced back in the later matches to secure their places in the Grand Finals.
Team Secret, ThunderTalk, and IDA Esports also grabbed their spots in the top eight during the Group Stage.
Survival Stage: Last Chance Warriors
Teams that couldn’t qualify directly in the Group Stage had their last chance in the Survival Stage, and some of them delivered exceptional performances.
- Horaa (Nepal) topped the Survival Stage after a remarkable comeback.
- Fire Flux (Turkey) and POWR (Saudi Arabia) followed closely, finishing in second and third place.
- Regnum Carya, EArena, NS RedForce, Falcons, and Yangon Galacticos also fought their way into the Finals.
Sadly, defending champions Alpha7 Esports failed to qualify for the Grand Finals, ending their campaign earlier than expected.
Prize Pool Breakdown
The $3,000,000 prize pool makes PMWC 2025 one of the biggest esports events in PUBG Mobile history.
- Winners: $500,000
- Runner-ups & others: Distribution across placements ensures every team earns a share.
This massive prize adds even more intensity and motivation for the finalists.
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