The PMWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1 is set to kick off today, August 6, featuring Group A in action at the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 in Paris, France. A total of 16 teams, including India’s Orangutan, will battle across six matches for a direct place in the Grand Finals. The matches will begin at 4:30 PM IST and continue until 8:40 PM IST. Fans can watch all the action live in both English and Hindi through the official PUBG Mobile Esports and EWC_IND channels.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1 schedule
The opening day will feature six matches played across three different maps.
| Match | Map | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Rondo | 4:30 PM |
| Match 2 | Erangel | 5:20 PM |
| Match 3 | Erangel | 6:10 PM |
| Match 4 | Erangel | 7:00 PM |
| Match 5 | Miramar | 7:50 PM |
| Match 6 | Miramar | 8:40 PM |
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1 teams
The following 16 teams are competing in Group A:
- Orangutan (India)
- 4Thrives Esports
- AG.AL
- AlUla Club
- Aurora Gaming
- DRX
- FURIA
- Gaming Stars
- Geekay Esports
- GOAT Team
- Nigma Galaxy
- Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ)
- Team Flash
- ThunderTalk Gaming
- ULF Esports
- XFORCE Rejects
Indian fans will be closely following Orangutan as they begin their journey in the world championship.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage format
The Group Stage will be played from August 6 to August 9. The 32 participating teams have been divided equally into Group A and Group B, with each group playing 12 matches over two matchdays.
After all matches are completed:
- Top 5 teams qualify directly for the Grand Finals.
- Teams placed 6th to 13th advance to the Survival Stage.
- Bottom 3 teams are eliminated from the tournament.
Every match is crucial as teams fight to secure a direct qualification spot.
Where to watch PMWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1
Fans can watch every match live on the following platforms:
| Platform | Language |
|---|---|
| PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube | English |
| EWC_IND YouTube | Hindi |
| Esports World Cup YouTube | English |
| Esports World Cup Twitch | English |
Several Indian PUBG Mobile creators are also expected to host watch parties and live co-streams throughout the tournament.
The PMWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1 marks the beginning of one of the biggest PUBG Mobile tournaments of the year. With top international teams and India’s Orangutan in action, fans can expect an exciting opening day as teams begin their quest for the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 title.
