The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025, which is highly anticipated, will start with the Gauntlet Stage on November 24. This tournament will provide a $3,000,000 prize pool and will feature 40 amazing squads competing at Imperial World Samrong (Samut Prakan).
16 regional qualifiers will have a shot to fight their way through 18 matches in their Gauntlet Stage over the span of three days; seven will then qualify for the Grand Finals, and the remaining nine will qualify for the Group stage.
One Indian team that will take part in the Gauntlet Stage is Team Orangutan, India – BGMI Showdown winners. However, it is not going to be an easy game for them as they will be competing against some of the best squads in the world like Alpha Gaming, Regnum Carya, Alpha7 Esports, Madbulls and more. Let’s read on for more information in this article!
PMGC 2025 Gauntlet Stage: Dates, Format
The Gauntlet is bringing together 16 top teams from regional championships. They’ll battle it out over three days, November 24 to 26, 2025 with six matches each day, for a total of 18 matches. The best 7 teams will advance to the Grand Finals, and the remaining 9 will head to the Group Stage.
Here’s what you need to know:
Dates: November 24 – 26, 2025 (three match days)
Format: 16 teams, 18 matches (6 per day). Top 7 go to Grand Finals; remaining 9 go to Group Stage.
Map order each day:
Match 1: Rondo
Matches 2-4: Erangel
Matches 5-6: Miramar
PMGC 2025 Gauntlet Stage Qualified Teams
| Teams | Country/Region |
| D’Xavier | Vietnam |
| eArena | Thailand |
| Virtus.pro | Asia |
| Alpha Gaming | Mangolia |
| Madbulls | Asia |
| Regnum Carya Esports | Turkey |
| ULF Esports | Turkey |
| Kara Esports | Turkey |
| Gen.G Esports | Saudi Arabia |
| R8 Esports | Saudi Arabia |
| Geekay Esports | Saudi Arabia |
| Wolves Esports | North America |
| Alpha7 Esports | Brazil |
| ThunderTalk Gaming | China |
| Orangutan | India |
| DRX | South Korea |
16 teams enter The Gauntlet.
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Only 7 slots for the Grand Finals.
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Where to watch PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025?
Fans can watch high-octane battles from the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 on PUBG Mobile Esports’ official YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook feeds. The program will be accessible in several languages.
