The landscape of mobile esports is set to evolve in 2026 with the unveiling of the new PUBG Mobile competitive roadmap. Featuring significant changes, this roadmap promises to enhance the excitement for players and fans alike.
2026 PUBG Mobile Esports Format
The upcoming season for PUBG Mobile is structured into two parts, featuring national and regional qualifiers that feed into the PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) events. KRAFTON, the game’s developer, has announced over 30 PUBG Mobile National Championship events across more than eight regions, where winners secure their spots in the PMGO tournaments. Reports suggest that the PMGO format will feature two key events that allow teams to accumulate points for Global Championship qualification. Teams with strong performances in the 2025 season will receive invitations to the qualifiers.
2026 PUBG Mobile Esports Events
Kicking off 2026 is the PUBG Mobile Global Open Season 1, taking place in Southeast Asia with a $500,000 prize pool. The action continues with the PUBG Mobile World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, boasting a $3 million prize pool as part of the Esports World Cup. Season 2 will see the PMGO event in Pakistan with another $500,000 up for grabs. The grand finale, the PUBG Mobile Global Championship, will take place in Turkey, offering another $3 million, bringing the total prize pool for the year to a staggering $7 million. Additionally, an enhanced tournament participation system and improved event entertainment are on the horizon, alongside upgraded support for third-party tournaments.
PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025
As we gear up for the next year’s excitement, the 2025 PUBG Mobile Global Championship Grand Finals are happening this weekend in Bangkok, Thailand. The top 16 teams are set to compete from December 12th to 14th, vying for the prestigious title. Defending champions Dplus remain in the race to claim the trophy once more. Fans can catch all the action live on PUBG Mobile’s Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok channels.