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PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2022: Afterparty Showdown

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The PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2022: Afterparty Showdown is the second and complementary phase of the global event (PMWI) that took place as part of the first edition of the esports and entertainment season "Gamers8". The capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, hosted the competition in the "Boulevard Riyadh City" area from August 18 to 20, 2022.

PUBG MOBILEAug 18, 2022 – Aug 20, 2022Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia$1,000,000Gamers8 + KRAFTON + Tencent Games + ESL

Format

General Structure & Schedule

The tournament operated as a high-action, multi-map leaderboard race designed to highlight dynamic combat strategies over a single weekend.

  • Duration: A 3-Day championship running from August 18th to 20th, 2022.

  • Match Load: The event featured a total of 18 matches to determine the final standings, with a steady workload of 6 matches per day.

  • Format: Single-Lobby Format. All 12 teams competed simultaneously in the exact same lobby across all 18 matches.

Team Distribution & Qualification

The tournament field was scaled down to a concentrated pool of 12 elite and highly popular international teams, selected via three specific entry channels:

  • Top 5 Teams from the Main Tournament: Earned direct placement based on their dominant performances during the Week 1 championship.

  • 6 Teams from Chosen Regions: Selected via targeted regional fan-voting and regional popularity slots.

  • 1 Special Invited Team: Awarded via a direct wildcard invitation from the organizers.