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The wait is finally over all 16 finalists for the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 have been 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 promises to be more thrilling than ever with the Smash Rule format, making matches unpredictable and full of surprises. Adding to the excitement is a massive $3,000,000 prize pool, with the champions set to take home $500,000, making this a life-changing moment for the winners.
The Road to the Grand Finals
The journey to the PMWC 2025 Grand Finals wasn’t easy. Here’s how the teams made it:
Group Stage (July 25–27)
- 24 teams competed for the top spots.
- The best 8 teams secured direct entry into the Grand Finals.
Survival Stage (July 29–30)
- The remaining 16 teams fought for their last chance.
- Only 8 teams qualified, while the rest were eliminated.
This two-step format ensured that only the strongest and most consistent teams made it to the final stage.
The 16 Finalist Teams for PMWC 2025
Here are the top contenders who will battle for the crown:
- 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)
Group Stage: Dominant Performances
Koleksiyonun eksik parçası: PMWC 2025. 🏆
Takımıyla birlikte final aşamasına yükselen Sylas, eğer PMWC kupasını da kazanırsa PUBG Mobile esporu tarihindeki tüm Major kupaları kazanan "ilk ve tek" oyuncu olacak.
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- Alter Ego Ares (Indonesia) absolutely dominated the Group Stage with their aggressive playstyle. Star player Rosemary was among the standout performers, carrying the team with crucial kills.
- 4Thrives Esports (Pakistan) surprised everyone with their consistent strategies, finishing as the second-best team.
- DRX (South Korea) grabbed third place, impressing fans with their smart rotations and solid teamwork.
- Weibo Gaming (China) and Alpha Gaming (Mongolia) had a slow start but bounced back strongly in the later matches to secure their spots.
Team Secret, ThunderTalk, and IDA Esports also performed well enough to make it into the top 8.
Survival Stage: Last Chance Heroes
Teams that failed to qualify in the Group Stage had one last shot in the Survival Stage, and many of them made the most of it.
- Horaa (Nepal) topped the Survival Stage after an amazing comeback run, proving they’re a team to watch.
- Fire Flux (Turkey) and POWR (Saudi Arabia) followed closely, finishing second and third.
- Regnum Carya, EArena, NS RedForce, Falcons, and Yangon Galacticos also secured their place in the Finals.
Unfortunately, defending champions Alpha7 Esports failed to qualify, ending their campaign earlier than expected.
Prize Pool & Rewards
The $3,000,000 prize pool makes PMWC 2025 one of the biggest events in PUBG Mobile history.
- Champions: $500,000
- Remaining prize: Distributed among runner-ups and other teams based on their final standings.
This massive prize ensures that every team will fight with full intensity to claim their share.
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