
KRAFTON, Inc. will hold the finals of its domestic pro esports tournament for PUBG MOBILE at the Daejeon Esports Arena on October 17–18. The total prize pool is 40 million won, and the teams advancing to international tournaments will also be determined based on their performance in the finals.
The event is titled MOUNTAIN DEW PUBG MOBILE PRO SERIES 2026 SEASON 2 (hereinafter PMPS 2026 SEASON 2). In these finals to crown the top domestic team of the season, final standings will be determined by combining benefit points earned during the Circuit Stage with scores from the Final Match. The prize money by rank is 25 million won for the champion, 10 million won for the runner-up, and 5 million won for the third-place team.
Slots for international competitions will be awarded to the winning team and the top five teams. The winning team will advance to the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC), while the top five teams will earn the opportunity to compete in the BATTLEGROUND MOBILE INVITATION CUP (BMIC).
Along with the live on-site matches, an online broadcast will also be conducted. Fans can watch the finals on the official PUBG MOBILE esports YouTube, SOOP, Naver CHZZK, and TikTok channels. Detailed information regarding the tournament will be provided through the official PUBG MOBILE Naver Cafe and official esports social media channels.
On-site programs organized in connection with Daejeon Metropolitan City will also be available. Limited-edition merchandise featuring Daejeon’s representative mascot Kumdori, such as tumblers, phone grips, and stickers, will be showcased. At the Daejeon Bakery Festival, held during the same period as the finals, a PMPS photo zone and interactive programs will be operated, offering participants Kumdori collaboration merchandise and PUBG figures as prizes.
The official sponsor is Mountain Dew, a carbonated beverage brand from Pepsi-Cola Korea. Mountain Dew, which has been collaborating with PUBG MOBILE for two consecutive years, will continue to support benefits for tournament participants and fans this season.
