The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2025 concluded on August 3, 2025, with Yangon Galacticos from Myanmar emerging as the champions. Led by their captain, Smile, the team put up exceptional performances in the Grand Finals, securing 157 points and claiming four Chicken Dinners. Their victory earned them a substantial prize money of $547,000, with Smile also receiving the prestigious Best IGL award for his leadership skills.
In the second spot was China’s Weibo Gaming, who scored 142 points and secured two Chicken Dinners in the finale. The team, under the leadership of Suk, walked away with a cash prize of $323,500. Mongolia’s Alpha Gaming clinched the third spot with 141 points, despite an average performance on the final day. DOK from the squad was named the FMVP for his outstanding contributions in the Finals, earning a cash prize of $50,000.
The prize pool distribution of PMWC 2025 was as follows:
1. Yangon Galacticos – $547,000
2. Weibo Gaming – $323,500
3. Alpha Gaming – $222,000
4. DRX – $195,000
5. Regnum Carya Esports – $153,000
6. Nongshim RedForce – $140,000
7. 4thrives Esports – $157,000
8. Alter Ego Ares – $150,000
9. Horaa Esports – $127,500
10. Team Falcons – $97,000
Special awards were also given out during the event, with DOK from Alpha Gaming winning the FMVP title. In addition, Smile from Yangon Galacticos was named the Best IGL, while DOK also received accolades for Grenade Master and Field Medic. NoFear from Horaa Esports was recognized as the Eagle Eye of the tournament.
South Korea’s DRX secured the fourth place, while Regnum Carya and NS Red Force claimed the fifth and sixth positions, respectively. 4Thrives from Pakistan impressed with their seventh-place finish. Indonesia’s Alter Ego faced some challenges in the last two days of the Grand Finals, landing them in the eighth spot. Nepal’s Horaa won the last game of the PMWC and secured the ninth position. Teams like Team Secret, Fire Flux, eArena, and TT Global had a tough time in the finale.
Influence Rage narrowly missed out on reaching the Grand Finals, while Alpha7 Esports, the winners of PMWC 2024, struggled in this edition, finishing 21st. India’s Team AxTMG settled for the 22nd position, with Japan’s KINOTROPE and Egypt’s GAMAX rounding out the bottom two spots in the tournament.
Overall, the PMWC 2025 was a thrilling event filled with intense competition and exceptional performances from teams across various regions. The display of skill and strategy showcased the growing popularity and competitiveness of the PUBG Mobile esports scene.
