Top Teams Gear Up for the 2024 PUBG MOBILE World Cup Group Stage Showdown

• The inaugural 2024 PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) takes place at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh this month, set to be the biggest mobile esports event of the summer.
• Featuring 24 top teams, the tournament will have them competing for the PMWC title and a share of the $3,000,000 prize pool.
• The PMWC begins on July 19th with the Group Stage, determining which teams move to the Main Stage or the Survival Stage.
• PUBG MOBILE has developed an exclusive outfit skin for the first PMWC, featuring a special design co-created with players through the Ptopia Design Project (PDP) – PUBG MOBILE’s global community co-creation program.
• Fans can tune into PMWC on PUBG MOBILE Esports’ YouTube, Facebook and Twitch channels.
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London, 16th July 2024 - The inaugural 2024 PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) is set to take place at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh later this month. This event promises to be the highlight of the summer in mobile esports, featuring 24 elite teams from around the globe who will battle within three groups for a spot on the main stage, competing for the prestigious PMWC title and a share of the impressive $3,000,000 prize pool. The event will kick off on July 19th with the Group Stage and will conclude with the Main Stage from July 26th to 28th.

The PMWC unfolds in three thrilling stages: the Group Stage, the Survival Stage, and the Main Stage. Initially, teams are divided into three groups (Red, Green, and Yellow) and will compete intensely from July 19th to 21st. The top 12 teams from these groups will advance directly to the Main Stage, ensuring their place in the final rounds. Meanwhile, the remaining 12 teams will have another chance to prove their worth in the Survival Stage on July 23rd and 24th. This is more than just a second wind however, as one wildcard team from each of the 4 PMSL regions will step into the ring to steal a spot in the Main Stage from the Survival Stage teams. Following this fierce competition, four teams will earn their spot in the Main Stage, joining the initial 12 qualifiers for the final high-stakes showdown.

The Main Stage will see 16 teams compete for ultimate glory from July 26 to 28th.The winners will not only claim the prestigious World Cup title and a substantial share of the impressive $3,000,000 prize pool, but also secure a coveted extra slot for their region at the 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship in the United Kingdom. This opportunity places them among the elite in the global esports community and the ultimate accolade in the world of PUBG MOBILE Esports.

The full list of teams competing in the PMWC Group Stage are:

Group Red

• Brute Force
• Tianba
• 4Merical Vibes
• Reject
• Dplus
• D’Xavier
• Besiktas Black
• Yoodoo Alliance

Group Green

• Team Liquid
• Team Harame Bro
• Vampire Esports
• TJB Esports
• Falcons Force
• Madbulls
• IHC Esports
• Talon Esports

Group Yellow

• Boom Esports
• CAG Osaka
• DRX
• IW NRX
• Alpha7 Esports
• INCO Gaming
• Money Makers
• POWR Esports

The event is preceded by the launch of an all-new PUBG MOBILE World Cup outfit available now and created with input from players through the Ptopia Design Project (PDP) – PUBG MOBILE’s global community co-creation program. This first-of-its-kind integration features the stylish PMWC Violet Thunder Set, with exclusive detailing that celebrates this special event. Incorporating key elements from the new PMWC trophy, this outfit allows players to proudly commemorate their participation in this historic moment for PUBG MOBILE Esports. More surprises and special events are planned, with further details to be revealed as the tournament approaches.

James Yang, Senior Director of Global Esports at Level Infinite said:

We’re excited to see teams from across the world come together and unite for such a great occasion. The Group Stage of the PUBG MOBILE World Cup is the first step in what is set to be an exhilarating tournament. This event not only showcases the incredible talent and dedication of our players but also highlights the rapid growth and potential of mobile esports on a global scale. We’re looking forward to seeing some world-class gameplay at the hub of esports - the Esports World Cup.”

Fans can tune in to watch the PMWC on PUBG MOBILE Esports’ YouTube, Facebook and Twitch channels, between July 19th – 28th. For more PUBG MOBILE Esports news, stay tuned on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube.

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About PUBG MOBILE:
PUBG MOBILE is based on PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles, and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. PUBG MOBILE is co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS of Tencent Games and KRAFTON Inc.

For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

PUBG MOBILE is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.

About Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup is a global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. For the first time in the history of esports, Esports World Cup features a unique cross-game competition structure that will pit the world’s top elite esports athletes against one another, across multiple game titles for the largest-ever prize pool. Debuting in the summer 2024, gamers, publishers, and fans from around the globe will come together in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to crown the world’s esports champions. https://esportsworldcup.com/en

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