2025 PUBG MOBILE World Cup Survival Stage Prepares to Ignite the Competition

• The exhilarating Group Stage of the 2025 PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) has concluded, with Alter Ego Ares dominating the competition
• Eight teams will be proceeding directly to the Grand Finals, and the remaining 16 will now battle their way through the Survival Stage to stay in the game
• The Survival Stage will take place from the 29th - 30th of July, acting as the last chance for the final teams to stay in the tournament
• This year the teams are competing for a share of the impressive $3 million prize pool, as well as the honour of representing PUBG MOBILE at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh
• With 6 matches each day, fans will be able to watch the Survival Stage of the 2025 PMWC on on PUBG MOBILE Esports’ YouTube, Facebook and Twitch platforms
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LONDON, 28th July 2025 - The highly-anticipated second edition of the PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) has concluded the first chapter of this year's adrenaline-charged tournament. Following the electrifying Group Stage that took place over the weekend, the competition is heating up as the road is now set for the Survival Stage, where the remaining teams will have one more chance to prove their ability and advance to the Grand Finals for a chance to claim the lion's share of the $3 million prize pool. Powerhouse PUBG MOBILE Esports teams such as DRX and Alpha Gaming turned heads with their highly skilled performances during the opening stage of the competition, but it was Alter Ego Ares that claimed the top ranking of the Group Stage with an impressive 121 points.

The Group Stage of the 2025 PMWC delivered three days of high-octane competition, with 2025 PMGO winner Regnum Carya Esports and reigning 2024 PMWC champions Alpha7 Esports pushing hard in a series of intense matches - yet ultimately falling short of a top-eight finish. In the end, Alter Ego Ares emerged victorious, showcasing exceptional consistency, whilst DRX and Weibo Gaming followed closely with standout moments that had fans on the edge of their seats, marking them as teams to watch out for. Meanwhile, teams like 4Thrives Esports defied expectations to break into the top rankings, taking the second spot in their first global PUBG MOBILE Esports tournament. With the Group Stage complete, the road ahead narrows as the remaining teams prepare for the challenge of the Survival Stage, where every match will count.

The top 8 teams from the Group Stage advancing straight to the the Grand Finals are:

• Alter Ego Ares
• 4Thrives Esports
• DRX
• Weibo Gaming
• Alpha Gaming
• Team Secret
• TT Global
• IDA Esports

The remaining 16 teams from the Group Stage heading to the Survival Stage are:

• Regnum Carya Esports
• Nongshim RedForce
• Yangon Galacticos
• Alpha7 Esports
• Horaa Esports
• POWR Esports
• Team AxTMG
• Team Vision
• eArena
• INFLUENCE RAGE
• R8 Esports
• INTENSE GAME
• Fire Flux Esports
• Team Falcons
• KINOTROPE Gaming
• Gamax Esports

The top eight performing teams from the Group Stage have secured their place in the Grand Finals, but the remaining 16 teams will battle their way through the high-intensity Survival Stage, taking place from the 29th - 30th July. With six matches taking place over each day during this stage, fans can expect to see the teams delivering their highest level of play. With highly-strategic gameplay and momentous clashes to come, this stage will decide which eight out of the remaining 16 teams have the determination to advance to the 2025 PMWC Grand Finals.

Key Dates:

• Survival Stage: 29th-30th July
• Grand Finals: 1st-3rd August

The Survival Stage represents the last lifeline for teams aiming to secure their place among the world’s most elite PUBG MOBILE Esports teams in the Grand Finals. With a staggering $3 million prize pool on the line and the prestige of the 2025 PMWC being a centrepiece of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, every match carries immense weight for the final teams. As the tension builds, the 16 contending teams will need to deliver peak performances to seize this final opportunity for glory, in this year's official mid-season tournament.

Fans can tune in to watch the 2025 PMWC Survival Stage on PUBG MOBILE Esports’ YouTube, Facebook and Twitch channels, July 29th - 30th. For more PUBG MOBILE Esports news, stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.