The inaugural phase of the PUBG Mobile Japan League (PMJL) 2021 Season 1 ran from February 13 to May 1, featuring 16 top teams battling for supremacy in this new franchise league. REJECT emerged victorious as champions following the conclusion of Phase 1 yesterday.
Over the course of 50 matches across 12 days, these teams vied for a share of the massive 300 million yen prize pool (approximately $2.8 million) allocated for the year's two phases. Recognized as one of the premier PUBG Mobile competitions globally, PMJL is hosted offline in Tokyo, Japan, with teams establishing training camps in the city. Organized by X-MOMENT, a new esports venture from NTT DoCoMo, and sponsored by Galaxy Note 20 5G, the league sets a high standard for professional play.
Here's a closer look at the PMJL 2021 Season 1 Phase 1 champions and their achievements.
After intense competition spanning 50 matches and 12 days among Japan's top 16 teams, REJECT secured the title with consistent excellence, amassing 658 points at an average of 13.6 points per game. Standout players Sara (Day 1), Duelo (Day 6), Lapis (Day 8), and Devine (Day 10) each earned Player of the Day honors. The team claimed the winner's prize of 14,830,000 yen (about $135,621) and earned Japan's spot in the upcoming PUBG Mobile Global Championship.
SCARZ finished a strong second with 489 points (9.78 average), peaking with 59 points across four games on Day 5. Mattun was their MVP, securing Player of the Day on Day 4, and they took home 8,370,000 yen (roughly $76,544).
Sengoku Gaming placed third, earning 5,230,000 yen (approximately $47,829). Lag Gaming surged late to fourth, while Team UNITE rounded out the top five.
Full standings for PMJL 2021 Season 1 Phase 1:
With Phase 1 wrapped up, attention shifts to Phase 2. All matches were streamed on the official PUBG Mobile Japan League YouTube channel. REJECT, fresh from strong showings in recent events, now eyes global success.
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