The PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Day 2 is set to take place today, August 15, in Paris, with all 16 finalists returning for an unusually long eight-match day. The schedule was changed after only four of the planned six matches could be completed on Day 1 due to multiple players falling ill. The remaining two games have now been shifted to Day 2, increasing today’s total from six to eight matches.
Thailand’s eArena currently leads the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals points table with 48 points, while Tianba and Nigma Galaxy are close behind with 45 and 44 points, respectively. India’s GodLike Esports and Orangutan had a difficult opening day and will be looking for a comeback across today’s eight matches.
PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Day 2 Timings and Schedule
The PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Day 2 action will begin at 4:30 PM IST, with eight matches scheduled throughout the day. The final match is expected to start at 10:20 PM IST.
| Match | Map | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | Miramar | 4:30 PM |
| Match 6 | Miramar | 5:20 PM |
| Match 7 | Rondo | 6:10 PM |
| Match 8 | Erangel | 7:00 PM |
| Match 9 | Erangel | 7:50 PM |
| Match 10 | Erangel | 8:40 PM |
| Match 11 | Miramar | 9:30 PM |
| Match 12 | Miramar | 10:20 PM |
The official broadcast is expected to begin around 4:00 PM IST, ahead of the first match.
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Grand Finals Points Table After Day 1
Only four matches were played on the opening day. eArena finished on top with 48 points and one Chicken Dinner. Tianba sits just three points behind, while Nigma Galaxy occupies third place.
| Rank | Team | Points |
| 1 | eArena | 48 |
| 2 | Tianba | 45 |
| 3 | Nigma Galaxy | 44 |
| 4 | Aurora Gaming | 36 |
| 5 | ULF Esports | 31 |
| 6 | Team Vitality | 28 |
| 7 | Team Flash | 25 |
| 8 | 4Thrives | 25 |
| 9 | S2G Esports | 23 |
| 10 | FURIA | 22 |
| 11 | NS RedForce | 21 |
| 12 | Horaa Esports | 19 |
| 13 | AlUla Club | 15 |
| 14 | GodLike Esports | 13 |
| 15 | Orangutan | 10 |
| 16 | IDA Esports | 2 |
GodLike and Orangutan currently sit in 14th and 15th places with 13 and 10 points, respectively. However, with eight games scheduled today, both Indian teams still have plenty of opportunities to climb the standings.
PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Day 2 Teams
A total of 16 teams are competing in the Grand Finals, including 10 teams that directly qualified through the Group Stage and six that advanced from the Survival Stage.
- 4Thrives
- Orangutan
- Aurora Gaming
- Team Flash
- Nigma Galaxy
- Team Vitality
- IDA Esports
- GodLike Esports
- Horaa Esports
- S2G Esports
- Tianba
- AlUla Club
- NS RedForce
- FURIA
- ULF Esports
- eArena
India has two representatives in the Grand Finals, GodLike Esports and Orangutan.
Why Are There Eight Matches on PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Grand Finals Day 2?
Day 1 was originally scheduled to feature six matches, but the competition was stopped after Match 4 amid reports that several players had fallen ill. The exact cause has not been officially confirmed, although suspected food poisoning has been widely discussed. GodLike captain Manya, IDA Esports’ Emre7 and Tianba’s Milu were among the players reported to have experienced health problems, while there were also reports concerning Orangutan players Aaru and AKOP.
As a result, Matches 5 and 6 from Day 1 were postponed and added to the August 15 schedule. This means teams will now have to play eight matches on Day 2, making it an important and demanding day in the championship race.
PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Format
The PMWC 2026 Grand Finals feature 16 teams competing from August 14 to 16 in Paris. The tournament was initially planned around six matches per day, but the Day 1 interruption has changed the schedule. The final day will also feature the Smash Rule, meaning the championship can be decided once an eligible team reaches the required threshold and then secures a Chicken Dinner.
With only four matches completed so far, today’s eight games could completely change the leaderboard before the decisive final day.
Where to Watch EWC PUBG Mobile 2026 Grand Finals Day 2?
Fans can watch the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Day 2 live through the official PUBG Mobile Esports and Esports World Cup India YouTube channels. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at around 4:00 PM IST, with Match 5 starting at 4:30 PM IST.
For Indian fans, the main focus will be on GodLike Esports and Orangutan as both teams attempt to recover from a difficult opening day and move up the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals points table.
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