PUBG Mobile fans have plenty to look forward to, as Tencent has shared key details on the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021 (PMGC). With regional leagues concluding, elite squads are preparing for this marquee event—the highlight of the PUBG Mobile esports calendar.
PMGC 2021 is the crown jewel of PUBG Mobile competitions, drawing top international teams for matches starting in November. Featuring a staggering $6 million prize pool, it has esports fans buzzing worldwide. Teams earn spots through the PMGC points system from regional qualifiers, ensuring fierce competition.
The event unfolds in two main phases: League Stage and Grand Finals, split into EAST and WEST conferences. EAST covers South East Asia (SEA), MENA & South Asia, Korea & Japan, and China. WEST includes Europe and Americas. Here are the qualified teams so far:
Indonesia: Genesis Dogma GIDS (PMGC qualification points)
Vietnam: DXavier (PMGC qualification points)
Thailand: Infinity (PMGC qualification points)
Malaysia: Team Secret (PMGC Qualifying Points)
MENA: Nigma Galaxy (PMGC Qualifying Points)
South Asia: DRS Gaming (PMGC qualifying points)
GRT (Guest)
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CIS: Natus Vincere
Brazil: Alpha7
NOTE: List does not represent all qualified teams as some Regional Championships are ongoing
PMGC 2021 launches on November 30, 2021, running for a month until January 23, 2021. Teams compete through League Stage, League Finals, and into the Grand Finals.
League: November 30–December 19
League Finals: December 22–December 24
Grand Finale: January 21–January 23
Top 16 EAST League teams advance to League Finals, with 9 progressing to Grand Finals. WEST sends its top 16, yielding 6 finalists. One undisclosed team receives a direct Grand Finals invite.
November shapes up as an exciting month for PUBG Mobile players, with Krafton's PUBG New State launch alongside PMGC 2021.
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