The PUBG MOBILE World Cup has returned for its second edition as a marquee event of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, with the Group Draw setting the stage for 24 regional league champions to begin their quest for a share of a $3 million prize pool.

Teams earned their slots through spring and early summer qualifiers in the PUBG MOBILE Super League, Challengers League and other regional competitions. They were seeded into five pools based on those results before being drawn into three eight-team brackets: Red, Yellow and Green.

The Group Stage will run July 25-27, during which each group battles across six matches daily under the updated SMASH ruleset. To claim the title early, a squad must first surpass the Day 2 leading score by 10 points and then secure a match victory. If no side meets that threshold in 18 matches, the championship goes to the team with the highest cumulative points.

Notable entries in Group Red include Team Falcons, Fire Flux Esports and Nongshim RedForce, while Group Yellow features Alter Ego Ares, POWR Esports and DRX. Group Green showcases IDA Esports, Weibo Gaming and TT Global among its roster. Following the Group Stage, the top eight performers advance directly to the Grand Finals August 1-3. The remaining 16 squads will enter the two-day Survival Stage July 29-30 for one final opportunity to reach the season’s climax. Every match carries high stakes as competitors vie to extend their tournament runs.

As the biggest PUBG MOBILE Esports showcase of the summer, the World Cup combines regional representation with global ambition under one roof. Fans can follow live action and highlights across PUBG MOBILE Esports channels on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube.