The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026 is set to bring together 39 of the world's best PUBG Mobile teams for the final major competition of the season. Hosted in Türkiye, the championship features a massive $3 million prize pool, with teams from across the world competing for the prestigious global title.
The tournament is scheduled to take place during November and December 2026, with its Grand Finals confirmed for December 11–13 in Istanbul. India's Team Soul will also feature in the competition after securing qualification through the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown (BMSD) 2026.
PMGC 2026: Tournament Overview
Tournament: PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2026
Location: Türkiye
Tournament period: November–December 2026
Grand Finals: December 11–13, 2026
Participating teams: 39
Prize pool: $3 million
Organisers: KRAFTON and Level Infinite
Although the November start window has been established, the organisers have not yet confirmed the exact opening date or the complete schedule for the preliminary stages.
PMGC 2026: Complete Qualified Teams List
A total of 39 teams have secured places in PMGC 2026. Here is the complete qualified teams list, arranged by region.
Türkiye
1. ULF Esports
2. BRX MSM Esports
3. S2G Esports
4. Gaming Stars
5. Selibon Esports
6. BUF Esports
Southeast Asia
7. AK Gold Esports
8. Sharper Esports
9. Bigetron by Vitality
10. eArena
11. Team Flash
South Asia
12. 4Thrives
13. Horaa
14. Trained to Kill
15. Team Soul
Mongolia and Uzbekistan
16. The MongolZ
17. Aurora Gaming
18. OLD NOT
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
19. GOAT Team
Middle East
20. 4K Esports
21. İKURD Esports
22. AlUla Club
23. Geekay Esports
24. Nigma Galaxy
25. R8 Esports
Europe
26. Hustler Crew
27. Boars Gaming
Americas
28. Wolves
29. RoW Esports
30. FURIA
31. Alpha7 Esports
Africa
32. 18 Esports
China
33. All Gamers
34. Weibo Gaming
35. LGD Gaming
Japan and South Korea
36. Valor
37. NS RedForce
38. DRX
39. Dplus KIA
Team Soul to Represent India at PMGC 2026
Indian PUBG Mobile fans will have a team to support at the global championship, with Team Soul securing its qualification through the BMSD 2026.
The Indian organisation will face some of the strongest international teams, including established competitors from China, South Korea and Southeast Asia. Team Soul will be looking to make an impact on the global stage and demonstrate the progress of India's competitive BGMI scene.
South Korea's NS RedForce is another team worth watching after its strong international performances, including its success at the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2026.
PMGC 2026 Prize Pool: $3 Million on the Line
The 2026 edition of PMGC features a $3 million prize pool, placing it among the biggest competitions in the PUBG Mobile esports calendar.
All 39 participating teams will compete for a share of the prize money, with the eventual champions claiming the biggest reward. The tournament also represents an opportunity for organisations to establish themselves as the world's best PUBG Mobile team.
The exact prize distribution for individual finishing positions has not yet been confirmed in the published information available.
PMGC 2026 Schedule: When Does the Tournament Begin?
PMGC 2026 is expected to begin in November 2026, with the preliminary stages taking place before the final 16-team championship showdown.
The confirmed Grand Finals dates are December 11, 12 and 13, 2026, at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The Gauntlet and Group Stage dates are still awaiting official confirmation. Therefore, the previously circulated November 23–25 and November 27–December 3 dates should not be treated as confirmed.
Final Thoughts
With 39 qualified teams, a $3 million prize pool and a three-day Grand Finals event in Istanbul, PMGC 2026 promises to be one of the biggest highlights of the PUBG Mobile esports season. Team Soul's participation will add further interest for Indian fans as the world's top teams prepare to compete for the championship.