The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) is one of the biggest international tournaments in PUBG Mobile esports. Introduced in 2024 as part of the Esports World Cup, the tournament brings together the best teams from around the world to compete for multi-million-dollar prize pools and the prestigious world title. Every year, teams qualify through their regional leagues and battle across multiple stages before reaching the Grand Finals.
Since its debut, PMWC has crowned champions from Brazil and Myanmar, while the 2026 edition is set to continue the legacy with 32 of the world’s best teams competing in Paris, France. Here’s a look at the PMWC winners list.
PMWC winners list
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Location | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMWC 2024 | Alpha7 Esports | REJECT | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | $3,050,000 |
| PMWC 2025 | Yangon Galacticos | Weibo Gaming | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | $3,050,000 |
| PMWC 2026 | TBD | TBD | Paris, France | $3,025,000 |
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024
Winner: Alpha7 Esports
The inaugural PUBG Mobile World Cup 2024 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Esports World Cup. A total of 28 teams competed through the Group Stage, Survival Stage, and Grand Finals for a prize pool of $3.05 million.
Brazilian powerhouse Alpha7 Esports created history by becoming the first-ever PMWC champions. The team defeated Japan’s REJECT in the Grand Finals and also secured an additional regional slot for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2024 after winning the tournament.
Alpha7’s victory established Brazil as one of the strongest regions in PUBG Mobile esports and made the organization the first name on the PMWC trophy.
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PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025
Winner: Yangon Galacticos
The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 returned to Riyadh with a $3.05 million prize pool. Unlike the inaugural edition, 24 teams competed for the championship after qualifying through their respective regional leagues.
The tournament also marked India’s return to the global PUBG Mobile esports scene after several years, with teams qualifying through the BGMI Pro Series (BMPS).
Myanmar’s Yangon Galacticos delivered a dominant performance throughout the event to lift the trophy. The team defeated China’s Weibo Gaming in the Grand Finals and became the second-ever PMWC champions.
Their victory further strengthened Southeast Asia’s reputation as one of the most competitive PUBG Mobile regions.
PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026
The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 will be held from August 6 to August 16 in Paris, France, making it the first PMWC hosted outside Saudi Arabia.
This year’s tournament features 32 teams, the highest in PMWC history, competing for a $3.025 million prize pool. Teams from major regions, including China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Americas, and India, will battle for the championship.
Indian fans will closely follow GodLike Esports and Orangutan, who qualified through BMPS 2026 and will represent the country on the international stage.
The winner of PMWC 2026 will join Alpha7 Esports and Yangon Galacticos in the tournament’s growing list of champions.
PUBG Mobile World Cup winners overview
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Teams | Host City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alpha7 Esports | REJECT | 28 | Riyadh |
| 2025 | Yangon Galacticos | Weibo Gaming | 24 | Riyadh |
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | 32 | Paris |
The PUBG Mobile World Cup has quickly become one of the biggest tournaments in mobile esports. With a growing number of participating teams and millions of dollars on the line, every edition continues to raise the level of international competition. As the 2026 season gets underway, fans will be eager to see which team adds its name to the prestigious list of PMWC champions.
