The PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 is set for a major shake-up this November and December, following a format reveal by the organizers at the recent PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Among the standout changes is the removal of the well-known Sanhok map from major tournaments, introducing Rondo as its direct replacement for the competitive season.
PMGC 2025: Rondo Map In, Sanhok Out from Map Rotation
- Rondo In, Sanhok Out: The newly unveiled Rondo map takes center stage in the PMGC, marking the first time Rondo will be played at this level of competition. This shift follows the earlier departure of Vikendi from the competitive cycle.
- Expanded Team Participation: A total of 39 teams will compete for the championship, including three special invitation slots—one for the grand finals and two for the league phase.
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Tournament Stages Breakdown
- The Gauntlet: The tournament kicks off with 16 teams, each having qualified from regional championships, battling over 18 matches in three days. Only the top 6 will advance directly to the Grand Finals, while others proceed to the Group Stage.
- Group Stage: Here, 32 teams (remaining Gauntlet teams plus 10 more via PMGC points) will be split into two groups and play 18 matches each. The top 4 from each group secure a Grand Final spot, teams ranked 5th-12th move to the Last Chance stage, and the rest are eliminated.
- Last Chance: The Last Chance round sees 16 teams play 12 matches over 2 days. Only the winner progresses to the Grand Finals, with the others out of contention.
- Grand Finals: Scheduled for December, the Grand Finals will feature 16 teams (6 from Gauntlet, 8 from Group Stage, 1 from Last Chance, and 1 Host Country Invite) and 18 matches over 3 days to decide the world champion.
PUBG Mobile Esports 2025: New Map Rotation
- Match Sequence:
- Match 1: Rondo
- Matches 2-4: Erangel
- Matches 5-6: Miramar
- Rondo Esports Exclusives: Rondo will introduce unique features, including the Recall System, Esports Blue Zone, as well as Sentry Guard & Drops. Notably, the Shop System will be disabled for this game mode.
The overhaul of the tournament structure and competitive map pool—especially the landmark introduction of Rondo—signals a fresh approach to PUBG Mobile esports, promising unpredictable gameplay and new tactics from the world’s best squads. All eyes will be on how teams adapt to Rondo’s recall mechanics and blue zone dynamics as they battle for the prestigious PMGC crown in December 2025.
