PUBG Mobile fans and enthusiasts are gearing up for the highly-anticipated PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2023. With a staggering prize pool of $3 million, this tournament is set to be a battle royale extravaganza like no other. In this article, we'll dissect the roadmap to the championship's grand finals and introduce the powerhouse teams that have qualified to participate.

PMGC 2023: Tournament Overview

The PMGC 2023 is undoubtedly the apex of the PUBG Mobile competitive season, and it's all set to unfold in the vibrant city of Istanbul. This championship is designed to put the best teams through their paces across multiple stages, eventually leading them to the grand finals.

Tournament Format

The PMGC 2023 will feature a comprehensive format, with four key stages:

Group Stage (November 2nd - 19th, 2023): This phase sees 48 teams divided into three groups of 16, each playing exclusively in a specific week. With six matches per matchday, totaling 24 matches per week, the top three teams from each group secure direct entry to the Grand Finals, while the teams ranking 4th to 11th advance to the Survival Stage. The bottom five teams from each group face elimination.

Survival Stage (November 22nd - 24th, 2023): In this stage, 24 teams split into three groups of eight play six matches daily over three days in a round-robin format. The top 16 teams proceed to the Last Chance stage, and the bottom eight teams are eliminated.

Last Chance (November 25th - 26th, 2023): Here, 16 teams compete over 12 matches, with the top five teams securing their spots in the Grand Finals, while the remaining 11 teams are eliminated.

Grand Finals (December 8th - 10th, 2023): The pinnacle of the championship, featuring the nine direct qualifiers from the group stage, five qualifiers from the Last Chance stage, and two special invite teams. These 16 teams will battle it out over three days to crown the PMGC 2023 champion.

Qualified Teams and Seeding
Now, let's take a closer look at the teams that have earned their spot in the PMGC 2023 from various regions:

PMPL Thailand:

• Vampire Esports: Secured the top position in PMPL Thailand.
• Fazeclan: Impressed as the second-best team in the 2023 PMSL SCA Fall.
• Hail Esports Thailand: Clinched the third spot with their performance in PMPL Thailand.
• Xeria Esports: Distinguished themselves as the fourth-place team in the 2023 PMSL SEA Fall competition.

PMPL Indonesia:

• Pia Evos: Emerged victorious as the premier team in PMPL Indonesia. 
• Alter Ego Aries: Demonstrated excellence by being the leading team in the 2023 PM SL SEA Fall.
• Batron Red Villains: Held their ground as the third-best team in the 2023 PMSL SEA Fall.
• Morph GPX: Showcased their skills as the fifth-ranked team in the 2023 PMSL SEA Fall.

PMPL Malaysia:

• YOYO Alliance: Proved their mettle as the top team in PMPL Malaysia.
• SEM 9: Secured their spot in the 2023 PMSL SEA Fall as the sixth-ranked team.

PMPL Vietnam:

• D Xavier: Triumphed as the first-place team in the PM Vietnam competition.

PMPL Brazil:

• Loops Esports: Outshone the competition to claim the top spot in PMPL Brazil.
• Influence Rage: Impressed as the champions of the PMPL America's Championship Fall #1.
• Inco Gaming: Displayed their prowess by securing the third spot in the PMPL America's Championship Fall #3.
• Alpha 7 Esports: Showcased their skills with a third-place finish in PMGC 2022 and securing the fourth position in the PMPL America's Championship Fall.
• Intense Game: Showed their strength as the second-best team in the PMPL America's Championship Fall #2.

PMPL LATM:

• Team Keso: Demonstrated their dominance as the leading team in PMPL LATM.

PMPL South Asia:

• Stalwart Esports: Proved their supremacy as the top team in PMPL South Asia.
• Miracle Vibes: Displayed their skills as the second-best team in the PMPL South Asia Championship.
• IHC Esports: Secured their position as the fifth-ranked team in the PMPL South Asia Championship.
• NB Sports: Demonstrated their abilities with a fourth-place finish in the PMPL South Asia Championship.

PMPL Pakistan:

• Aonic 8 Esports: Excelled as the top team in PMPL Pakistan.
• Seventh Element: Held their ground as the sixth-best team in the PMPL South Asia Championship.

PMPL Arabia:

• Nigma Galaxy: Claimed the premier position in PM Arabia.

PMPL Africa:

• Falcons White: Emerged victorious as the top team in PMPL Africa.

The stage is set, and the teams are ready to make history at the PMGC 2023. Mark your calendars for November 2nd, as the action-packed journey begins, leading up to the grand finals in Istanbul from December 8th to 10th.