The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 is all set to begin with the Group Stage on July 25, 2025, at the Qiddiya Esports Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Day 1 will feature Groups Red and Yellow competing in six high-stakes matches across three classic maps.
A total of 24 teams from around the globe will fight for a share of the $3 million prize pool and a chance to lift the prestigious trophy. Out of these, only eight teams will directly advance to the Grand Finals, while the remaining 16 squads will battle it out in the Survival Stage.
PMWC 2025 Group Stage Format
The Group Stage will run from July 25 to July 28, 2025. Each group will play 12 matches, ensuring fair chances for all teams. Every squad will need to be at its best, as every point counts in the race toward the Grand Finals.
Participating Teams in PMWC 2025
Group Red:
- Team Falcons (Europe)
- Horaa Esports (Nepal)
- EArena (Thailand)
- POWR Esports (Saudi Arabia)
- Alpha7 Esports (Brazil)
- Nongshim RedForce (South Korea)
- Weibo Gaming (China)
- Team AxTMG 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)
Key Teams to Watch
- Team AxTMG (India): Fresh off their BMPS 2025 victory, this will be their first international PUBG Mobile tournament. With players like Aryan, Vishnu, Henry, Syrax, and Devotee, they are a team to keep an eye on.
- Alpha7 Esports (Brazil): The defending PMWC champions, aiming to retain their crown and dominate once again.
- Weibo Gaming (China): Recent winners of the Hong Kong Invitational, coming in with strong momentum.
- Regnum Carya (Turkey): The PMGO 2025 champions, led by Sylas, looking to grab back-to-back international titles.
PMWC 2025 Day 1 Schedule (Groups Red vs Yellow)
- Pre-show: 4:00 PM IST
- Team Presentations: 4:15 PM IST
- Match 1 – Sanhok: 4:30 PM IST
- Match 2 – Erangel: 5:10 PM IST
- Match 3 – Erangel: 5:50 PM IST
- Match 4 – Erangel: 6:30 PM IST
- Match 5 – Miramar: 7:10 PM IST
- Match 6 – Miramar: 7:50 PM IST
Where to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and TikTok, with streams available in multiple languages.
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