The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) as part of the Electronic Sports World Cup 2026 (EWC26) is the biggest event for this game of the year, gathering the best teams from all global regions to compete for the title of world champion in esports.
PUBG MOBILEAug 6, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026Paris, France
$3,000,000KRAFTON Level Infinite Esports World Cup Foundation ESL FACEIT Group
$3,000,000KRAFTON Level Infinite Esports World Cup Foundation ESL FACEIT GroupFormat
Group Stage (August 6–9, 2026)
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Format: 2 groups of 16 teams (12 matches total).
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Advancement: Top 10 to Grand Finals; 11th–26th to Survival Stage; bottom 6 eliminated.
Survival Stage (August 11–12, 2026)
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Format: 16 teams (12 matches total).
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Advancement: Top 6 to Grand Finals; bottom 10 eliminated.
Grand Finals (August 14–16, 2026)
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Format: 16 teams (10 from Groups + 6 from Survival). Max 18 matches (6 per day).
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Smash Rule (Day 3): Teams must reach a target point threshold to become match-point eligible. The first eligible team to win a match on Day 3 wins the tournament.