PMGC 2025: Full Format, Stages, And Team Qualification Slots

The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 is gearing up to be one of the largest esports events of the year, as the top PUBG Mobile teams from around the world, the best in the world, assemble. There are millions of fans eagerly watching, and the regional powerhouses are hungry as they consider their battles and preparations. Krafton has officially released the slot distribution and changed format for this year's PMGC.

The announcement also confirmed the much-anticipated participation of some Indian teams. One slot is confirmed, which will be given to the winner of the upcoming BGMI tournament ‘BMSD’. Apart from that, India can have two more slots in PMGC while competing against Korea and Japan in BMIC. Here is everything you need to know about the Groups, slot distribution, and format for PMGC 2025.

PMGC 2025 Groups

A total of 39 teams will compete across various slots at the group stage for PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025. This number of teams allows for balance in representation from each continent and gives plenty of opportunities for underdog regions to shine. The slot allocation for the group stage is as follows:

This would be 39 teams competing in the group stage. SEA is still dominating once again, with the highest number of teams qualifying, at 7, which demonstrates the region's continued dominance in the competitive PUBG Mobile ecosystem. CSA, EU, and MENA have substantially respected slots, while Africa only has a single understood slot, although it is still introducing the region to the global competitive infrastructure in PUBG Mobile.

The invite slot would increase the number of invites from 7 to 8, providing room for the tournament organizer to earn-in an additional contender invited to the tournament, maybe as a wild card or a tournament staple.

PMGC 2025 Slot Distribution

Beyond the group stage slots, Krafton has also detailed the league slot invites and finals invites for PMGC 2025. These invitations ensure that standout regions and leagues with proven competitive strength are represented on the global stage.

This structure creates a fair competitive ecosystem among the three major Asian markets, India, Korea, and Japan. The “IN vs KR vs JP” section ensures two additional teams from a showdown between the three nations, further increasing competitiveness. Meanwhile, the PEL secures 3 slots, cementing China’s continued importance in PUBG Mobile esports.

Host Country Invitation: 1 Spot

The host country of PMGC 2025 will be granted a direct finals invite, giving them the advantage of having home audience support and representation. This concept occurs in many different esports tournaments and makes sense to include in a global event like PMGC, as the inclusion of local fans helps create an electric atmosphere at the finals.

PMGC 2025 Format

The 2025 PMGC format introduces a competitive four-stage structure designed to bring out the best teams in PUBG Mobile esports. It starts with regional champions battling in The Gauntlet, moves through intense group and last chance stages, and concludes with the Grand Finals, where the 16 best teams fight for the ultimate title.

With so much on the line, performance and stability matter just as much as strategy. Many competitive players practice using the PUBG Mobile Super Smooth Option, ensuring the highest frame rates with minimal lag during crucial matches. This option has become the preferred setup for pros aiming for consistent gameplay in high-pressure moments.