The PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC) 2026 is ready to begin on August 6 as the best PUBG Mobile teams from around the world battle for the championship. A total of 32 teams will compete for a $3.025 million prize pool at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, France. The tournament starts with the Group Stage, where every team will try to secure a direct place in the Grand Finals. Here is everything you need to know about the PMWC 2026 Group Stage.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage: Schedule, Teams, and Format
The Group Stage will take place from August 6 to August 9. All 32 teams have been divided into Group A and Group B, with 16 teams in each group. Every group will play 12 matches across two matchdays.
After all matches are completed, the top five teams from each group will qualify directly for the Grand Finals. Teams finishing from 6th to 13th will move to the Survival Stage, while the bottom three teams from each group will be eliminated from the tournament.
PMWC 2026 Group Stage Schedule
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August 6: Group A - Matches 1 to 6
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August 7: Group A - Matches 7 to 12
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August 8: Group B - Matches 1 to 6
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August 9: Group B - Matches 7 to 12
PMWC 2026 Participating Teams
The tournament features top teams from regions including India, China, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Mongolia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, Europe, and the Middle East. Indian fans will be watching GodLike Esports and Orangutan as they compete against the world's best teams.
Fans can watch all matches live on the official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube channel. An official Hindi broadcast will also be available on the EWC_IND YouTube channel.
The Group Stage is the first and one of the most important parts of PMWC 2026. Every match will be crucial as teams fight for a place in the Grand Finals and continue their journey toward becoming the PUBG Mobile World Cup champions.
