PMGC 2025 heads to Thailand with a fresh format, bigger map pool, 39 top teams, and a direct host invite—here’s what’s changing in PUBG Mobile’s world championship.
The PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 (PMGC 2025) was just announced in a grand ceremony on the final day of the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025. This year, everything changes—new places, new rules, and even a brand new map in the competitive lineup.
If you love watching or playing PUBG Mobile, this is your guide to all the exciting updates coming for PMGC 2025.
When and Where Is PMGC 2025 Happening?
This year’s world championship will take place in Thailand during November and December. It’s a big deal because Thailand has a huge PUBG Mobile fan base, and the country’s own team will get a special invitation to the Grand Finals.
A total of 39 teams from all around the world will fight for the title, making this one of the most global esports events of the year.
A Whole New Map for Pro Matches
One of the biggest changes is the map pool. The old favourite, Sanhok, is out—instead, all official PUBG Mobile esports events, including PMGC 2025, will now feature the Rondo map.
Rondo is a newer map that was added to the game earlier this year, and it brings fresh scenery, new strategies, and more excitement for both players and fans. Regional Pro League (PMSL) events in the fall will also use Rondo, so get ready to see lots of action on this map.
What’s New in the PMGC 2025 Format?
The tournament’s format has been completely redesigned. Here’s how it works, step by step:
Gauntlet Stage
- Sixteen teams from regional events will start things off in the Gauntlet Stage, which lasts three days.
- The top six teams here go straight to the Grand Finals. The bottom 10 teams don’t go home yet—they move on to the next phase.
Group Stage
- Now, things get even bigger. Thirty-two teams will compete in the Group Stage—22 from regional events, plus the 10 who made it through from the Gauntlet.
- These teams are split into two groups.
- The top four from each group (that’s eight teams in total) qualify for the Grand Finals.
- Teams that finish fifth to twelfth in each group move to the Last Chance phase. Everyone else is out of the tournament.
Last Chance
- Sixteen teams from the Group Stage get one last shot. They’ll battle it out for just one spot in the Grand Finals.
- Only the best team here makes it through—the other 15 are eliminated. It’s the ultimate do-or-die moment.
Grand Finals
- Finally, the best of the best reach the Grand Finals.
- Sixteen teams will fight for the world title: six from the Gauntlet, eight from the Group Stage, one from Last Chance, and one invited team from the host country, Thailand.
- This is where champions are made.
What About the Prize Pool?
While the exact prize pool for 2025 hasn’t been announced, last year’s PMGC tournament in London had a massive $3 million up for grabs. With the event growing bigger every year, you can bet the stakes will be just as high—or even higher—this time around.
Wrap-Up: What You Need to Know
- Where: Thailand, November–December 2025
- Teams: 39 from around the world, plus a host invite
- Maps: Rondo replaces Sanhok in all official events
- Format: Three-stage league (Gauntlet, Group, Last Chance) leading to a 16-team Grand Finals
- Prize pool: Expected to be huge—last year’s was $3 million
Overall, PMGC 2025 is set to be the biggest, most thrilling PUBG Mobile championship yet. With a new map, more teams, and a fresh format, every match will count. Whether you’re a player or a fan, this is the esports event you won’t want to miss.