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PMGC 2021: Qualified Teams, Tournament Structure, Schedule & $6M Prize Pool

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.

PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021: Qualified Teams

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:

EAST

PMGC 2021: Qualified Teams, Tournament Structure, Schedule & $6M Prize Pool

SEA (South East Asia)

Indonesia: Genesis Dogma GIDS (PMGC qualification points)

Vietnam: DXavier (PMGC qualification points)

Thailand: Infinity (PMGC qualification points)

Malaysia: Team Secret (PMGC Qualifying Points)

MENA and South Asia

MENA: Nigma Galaxy (PMGC Qualifying Points)

South Asia: DRS Gaming (PMGC qualifying points)

China

GRT (Guest)

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WEST

PMGC 2021: Qualified Teams, Tournament Structure, Schedule & $6M Prize Pool

Europe

CIS: Natus Vincere

Americas

Brazil: Alpha7

NOTE: List does not represent all qualified teams as some Regional Championships are ongoing

Calendar and Structure

PMGC 2021: Qualified Teams, Tournament Structure, Schedule & $6M Prize Pool

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.

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