PMGC (PUBG Mobile Global Championship) is the most prestigious world tournament for the PUBG Mobile game, organized by Tencent Games and Krafton since 2020. PMGC is the peak event of a series of PUBG Mobile tournaments around the world, bringing together the best teams from various regions (Southeast Asia, Europe, America, the Middle East, and South Asia).
This tournament is attended by dozens of teams that qualified from regional leagues, such as:
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PMPL (PUBG Mobile Pro League)
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PEL (Peacekeeper Elite League – Tiongkok)
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PMWI (PUBG Mobile World Invitational)
🏆 PMGC Format
- League Stage: A qualifying round that lasts several weeks.
- Grand Finals: The top 16 teams compete in a 3-day summit.
- Scoring system based on placement points + kill points.
- Broadcast globally and live stream.
🏅 List of PMGC Champions from Year to Year
|
Year |
PMGC Champion |
Country of origin |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Nova Esports | Tiongkok 🇨🇳 | Four Angry Men (Tiongkok) |
| 2021 | Nova Esports | Tiongkok 🇨🇳 | Natus Vincere (Eropa) |
| 2022 | S2G Esports | Turki 🇹🇷 | DRS Gaming (Nepal) |
| 2023 | IHC Esports | Mongolia 🇲🇳 | Alpha7 Esports (Brazil) |
Note: Nova Esports is the only team that has won the PMGC twice in a row (2020 and 2021).
Indonesian Representatives at PMGC
Some teams that have represented Indonesia at PMGC include:
- Bigetron Red Aliens (BTR RA) – Top 3 PMGC 2020
- Genesis Dogma GIDS
- Alter Ego Ares
- Boom Esports. Although they have never won, Indonesian teams have consistently been present at this tournament and have become strong competitors.
💰 PMGC Prize Pool
The PMGC prize pool can reach more than USD 4 million (around IDR 60 billion), making it one of the mobile esports tournaments with the largest prize pool in the world.
🏆 PMGC Tournament Structure
1. Regional Leagues & Qualifications PMGC
Before going to PMGC, teams must qualify through:
- PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) regional, such as PMPL Indonesia, PMPL SEA, etc.
- Regional tournaments and special invitations.
2. League Stage (World Qualifiers)
- Several weeks of qualifying.
- Teams are classified into groups and compete to qualify for the final round.
3. PMGC Grand Final
- Attended by 16 of the world’s best teams.
- Held offline in global locations (Dubai, Jakarta, Türkiye, etc., depending on the year).
- The winner is determined by total kill points and placement.
📺 Where to Watch PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC)?
- YouTube: PUBG MOBILE Esports official channel
- Facebook Gaming
- TikTok Live
- Twitch (some regions only)
❓ FAQ PMGC
Q1: What is PMGC? world-class PUBG Mobile tournament involving the best teams from all regions.
Q2: When is PMGC held? Usually held at the end of the year (November–December).
Q3: How do teams qualify for PMGC? Through performance in tournaments such as PMPL, PEL, and invitational tournaments such as PMWI.
