Yangon Galacticos has emerged as the winners of PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 (PMWC 2025) at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team’s remarkably navigated from almost getting eliminated from the tournament in the Survival Stage to becoming the world champions.

Yangon Galacticos’ Journey of Becoming the PMWC 2025 Winners

The Myanmar squad’s path to victory was far from straightforward. Yangon Galacticos failed to secure a direct qualification spot from the Group Stage, missing out on the top 8 positions that would have guaranteed them a place in the Grand Finals. This meant they had to fight through the grueling Survival Stage, where they barely scraped through as the eighth and final team to qualify for the Grand Finals with just 70 points.

During the Survival Stage held on 29th-30th July, Yangon Galacticos found themselves in a precarious position. They finished eighth out of 16 teams with exactly 70 points, securing their Grand Finals berth by the narrowest of margins. Just one point ahead of ninth-placed INFLUENCE RAGE who ended with 69 points. Furthermore, this qualifying position made them one of the most unlikely championship contenders heading into the final stage.

The Grand Finals, spanning 1st-3rd August , saw a completely transformed Yangon Galacticos. Led by players Smile, Marnett, Romeo, and SAYCLOUD, the team found their peak form when it mattered most. Over 18 matches, they accumulated an impressive 157 points, securing four Winner Winner Chicken Dinners (WWCDs) that proved decisive in their championship run.

The team’s consistency was remarkable during the Grand Finals. After leading the standings following Day 1 with 67 points, they maintained their position through Day 2, reaching 118 points and setting the match point threshold at 128 points for the final day’s Smash Rule format. Under the Smash Rule, any team reaching 128 points needed to secure a WWCD to claim the championship title.

Yangon Galacticos Becomes the First Myanmar Team to Win PMWC

This victory represents more than just a championship. It’s a watershed moment for Myanmar esports. Yangon Galacticos qualified for PMWC 2025 through their triumph in the PMCL SEA Summer 2025, where they claimed the championship title to earn their spot among the world’s elite teams. Moreover, their journey from regional champions to world champions showcases the growing strength of Southeast Asian PUBG Mobile talent.

The final standings saw Weibo Gaming from China finish second with 142 points and $323,500 in prize money, while Alpha Gaming from Mongolia rounded out the podium in third place with 141 points and $222,000. Notably, Alpha Gaming’s DOK became the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

Yangon Galacticos’ victory at PMWC 2025 will be remembered as a defining moment that put Myanmar on the global esports map, proving that with determination and skill, any team can rise from the brink of elimination to claim the ultimate prize.