KRAFTON has released the updated PMWC 2026 Event Calendar for August 2026, and the schedule looks different from what was originally announced. The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 now starts on August 6 with Group A, not with both groups on the same day. Group Stage and Survival Stage days have been split across alternate days, and all Grand Finals matches begin at 11:30 UTC+0 instead of the earlier expected 13:00 CEST timings. The tournament still runs from August 6 to August 16, 2026, in Paris, France.
PMWC 2026 Updated Schedule
Here is the full day-by-day schedule as per the official Event Calendar released by KRAFTON:
| Date | Day | Stage | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 6 | Thursday | Group Stage: Group A | 12:00 UTC+0 |
| August 7 | Friday | Group Stage: Group B | 12:00 UTC+0 |
| August 8 | Saturday | Group Stage: Group A | 12:00 UTC+0 |
| August 9 | Sunday | Group Stage: Group B | 12:00 UTC+0 |
| August 10 | Monday | Rest Day | |
| August 11 | Tuesday | Survival Stage | 12:00 UTC+0 |
| August 12 | Wednesday | Survival Stage | 12:00 UTC+0 |
| August 13 | Thursday | Rest Day | |
| August 14 | Friday | Grand Finals Day 1 | 11:30 UTC+0 |
| August 15 | Saturday | Grand Finals Day 2 | 11:30 UTC+0 |
| August 16 | Sunday | Grand Finals Day 3 | 11:30 UTC+0 |
Group Stage and Survival Stage matches start at 12:00 UTC+0. Grand Finals matches start slightly earlier at 11:30 UTC+0 on all 3 days.
PMWC 2026 Group A Teams
Group A plays on August 6 (Thursday) and August 8 (Saturday). Orangutan represent India in this group.
| # | Team | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orangutan | India |
| 2 | Team Flash | Southeast Asia |
| 3 | RRQ (Rex Regum Qeon) | Southeast Asia |
| 4 | eArena | Southeast Asia |
| 5 | 4Thrives Esports | South Asia (Pakistan) |
| 6 | Horaa Esports | South Asia (Nepal) |
| 7 | Aurora Gaming | Mongolia |
| 8 | GOAT Team | MENA |
| 9 | Nigma Galaxy | MENA |
| 10 | AlUla Club | MENA |
| 11 | 721 Esports | MENA |
| 12 | ThunderTalk Gaming | China |
| 13 | ULF Esports | Turkey |
| 14 | XForce Rejects | Africa |
| 15 | Geekay Esports | MENA |
| 16 | ETSH Esports | MENA |
Source: Liquipedia PUBG Mobile — PMWC 2026 Group Stage
PMWC 2026 Group B Teams
Group B plays on August 7 (Friday) and August 9 (Sunday). GodLike Esports represent India in this group. Many consider Group B the tougher draw.
| # | Team | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GodLike Esports | India |
| 2 | Yangon Galacticos | Southeast Asia (Myanmar) |
| 3 | AG.AL International | China |
| 4 | Tianba | China |
| 5 | Kiwoom DRX | South Korea |
| 6 | NS RedForce | South Korea |
| 7 | Team Vitality (Bigetron) | Southeast Asia |
| 8 | Alpha7 Esports | Americas (Brazil) |
| 9 | FURIA Esports | Americas (Brazil) |
| 10 | Wolves Esports | Americas |
| 11 | IDA Esports | Turkey |
| 12 | Gaming Stars | Turkey |
| 13 | S2G Esports | Turkey |
| 14 | TT Project | MENA |
| 15 | Hustler Crew | Americas |
| 16 | Game Point | Americas |
Source: Liquipedia PUBG Mobile — PMWC 2026 Group Stage
What Changed From the Original Schedule
The key changes from the earlier announced PMWC 2026 schedule are:
Group Stage split by group per day: Earlier reports suggested all 32 teams would play on the same days. The updated calendar separates Group A and Group B across alternating days. Group A plays on August 6 and August 8. Group B plays on August 7 and August 9. This gives each group its own dedicated broadcast days, which makes scheduling and viewership significantly cleaner.
Rest days added: August 10 and August 13 are confirmed rest days. There are no matches on either of those dates. This is a change from earlier estimates that had matches running on consecutive days without breaks.
Grand Finals start time moved earlier: Grand Finals matches now start at 11:30 UTC+0 instead of 13:00 CEST (which is 13:00 UTC+2). The new time is earlier by 1.5 hours compared to what Liquipedia had listed for the Group Stage.
Survival Stage confirmed for 2 days only: The Survival Stage is locked to August 11 and August 12. 16 teams play 12 matches across those 2 days. This has not changed from the format, but the calendar now officially confirms the exact days.
PMWC 2026 Schedule in IST
For Indian fans watching GodLike Esports and Orangutan, here are the converted timings in Indian Standard Time (IST). UTC+0 is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind IST.
| Stage | UTC+0 Start | IST Start |
|---|---|---|
| Group Stage (Aug 6, 7, 8, 9) | 12:00 UTC+0 | 5:30 PM IST |
| Survival Stage (Aug 11, 12) | 12:00 UTC+0 | 5:30 PM IST |
| Grand Finals (Aug 14, 15, 16) | 11:30 UTC+0 | 5:00 PM IST |
Group Stage and Survival Stage lobbies kick off at 5:30 PM IST. Grand Finals begin slightly earlier at 5:00 PM IST on all 3 days.
PMWC 2026 Format Reminder
The format itself has not changed. 32 teams compete across 3 stages.
Group Stage (August 6 to August 9): 32 teams split into Group A (16 teams) and Group B (16 teams). Each group plays 12 matches total across 2 days. The top 5 teams from each group advance directly to the Grand Finals. Teams finishing 6th to 13th go to the Survival Stage. The bottom 3 from each group are eliminated.
Survival Stage (August 11 to August 12): 16 teams play 12 matches over 2 days. The top 6 teams qualify for the Grand Finals. The bottom 10 are eliminated.
Grand Finals (August 14 to August 16): 16 teams (10 from Group Stage + 6 from Survival Stage) compete in a maximum of 18 matches across 3 days, with 6 matches per day. The Smash Rule applies on Day 3 (August 16). The first Match Point Eligible team to secure a Chicken Dinner wins the PMWC 2026 title.
India at PMWC 2026
2 Indian teams are competing at PMWC 2026. GodLike Esports, the BMPS 2026 champions, are in Group B. They play on August 7 and August 9. Orangutan are in Group A. They play on August 6 and August 8.
As TalkEsport reported, GodLike Esports and Orangutan have both been placed in their respective groups, with GodLike in what many consider the tougher draw. For the full overview of both teams’ rosters and what to expect, see TalkEsport’s PMWC 2026 complete guide.
FAQs
Has the PMWC 2026 schedule changed? Yes. KRAFTON released the official Event Calendar which splits Group Stage into alternating days by group, confirms rest days on August 10 and August 13, and sets Grand Finals to start at 11:30 UTC+0 instead of 13:00 CEST.
What time does PMWC 2026 start in India (IST)? Group Stage and Survival Stage begin at 5:30 PM IST. Grand Finals begin at 5:00 PM IST on all 3 days.
When does Group A play in the PMWC 2026 Group Stage? Group A plays on August 6 (Thursday) and August 8 (Saturday), starting at 12:00 UTC+0 (5:30 PM IST).
When does Group B play in the PMWC 2026 Group Stage? Group B plays on August 7 (Friday) and August 9 (Sunday), starting at 12:00 UTC+0 (5:30 PM IST).
When is the PMWC 2026 Survival Stage? August 11 (Tuesday) and August 12 (Wednesday), starting at 12:00 UTC+0 (5:30 PM IST).
When is the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals? August 14 (Friday), August 15 (Saturday), and August 16 (Sunday). All 3 days start at 11:30 UTC+0 (5:00 PM IST).
Are there rest days at PMWC 2026? Yes. August 10 (Monday) and August 13 (Thursday) are confirmed rest days with no matches.
Which Indian team is in Group A and which is in Group B? Orangutan are in Group A. GodLike Esports are in Group B.
Where to Watch PMWC 2026
All PMWC 2026 matches are free to watch on the following platforms:
| Platform | Channel |
|---|---|
| YouTube | PUBG Mobile Esports |
| YouTube | Krafton India Esports (Hindi) |
| Twitch | PUBG Mobile Esports |
| YouTube | Esports World Cup |
| Twitch | Esports World Cup |
