MAKING THE ROAD, the MTR side bound for BMIC 2026
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MAKING THE ROAD, also written as MAKING THE ROAD GAMING TEAM and shortened to MTR, are a Japanese esports organisation. Liquipedia dates the organisation to 18 January 2021 and its PUBG Mobile division to 12 March 2021, which makes them one of the longer running names in the PUBG Mobile Japan League. Their 2026 season ended with the result this page is built around: a place at BMIC 2026 in Mumbai.
The final Phase 2 standings put MAKING THE ROAD fourth on 319 points when the phase closed on 11 October 2026. The margin at the cut was thin: two points separated them from third placed Versus, and their 319 kept them clear of sixth placed REJECT by sixty six points. Liquipedia's prize table pays the finish two hundred thousand yen, and the top five placing carried the BMIC 2026 qualification. In Phase 1 of the season they had placed seventh.
The lineup Liquipedia lists for both the PMJL run and BMIC 2026 is REX, whose published name is Tomoki Ishikawa, alongside 相棒最強, PINE喰 and Garnet. PINE喰's published name is Tessen Shoda and Garnet's is Eigo Tagashira; Garnet also brings big stage experience, having been photographed with CAG Osaka at the 2024 PUBG Mobile World Cup. MTR and CHOCO are listed as the team's managers.
Staff
Achievements
| Date | Place | Tier | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026 | 14th | A |  | ₹1,50,000 |
| 2 Nov 2025 | 14th | A |  | ₹1,50,000 |
Other honours
- Fourth in PMJL Season 6 Phase 2 on 319 points.
- Qualified for BMIC 2026 in Mumbai as one of Japan's five teams.
Other results
| Event | Place | Tier | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBG Mobile Japan League Season 6 Phase 2 | 4th | Fourth place paid two hundred thousand yen and carried a BMIC 2026 slot (Liquipedia prize table). (319 pts) | ||
| PUBG Mobile Japan League Season 6 Phase 1 | 7th | Placement recorded in Liquipedia's Phase 2 qualification listing. |
Prize money by year (INR prize tables)
- 2026₹150,000
- 2025₹150,000
Timeline
- 2021-01-18Organisation created (Liquipedia).
- 2021-03-12PUBG Mobile division created (Liquipedia).
- 2026-10-11Finished fourth in PMJL Season 6 Phase 2 on 319 points and qualified for BMIC 2026.
- 2025-11-02Finished 14th at the Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup 2025.
- 2026Finished seventh in the PUBG Mobile Japan League Season 6 Phase 1.
FAQ
How did MAKING THE ROAD qualify for BMIC 2026?
MAKING THE ROAD finished fourth in PMJL Season 6 Phase 2 on 319 points. The top five of that phase took Japan's BMIC 2026 places.
Who plays for MAKING THE ROAD?
Liquipedia lists REX, 相棒最強, PINE喰 and Garnet, with MTR and CHOCO as managers. BMIC 2026 carries the same four on its participant list.
Who manages MAKING THE ROAD?
MAKING THE ROAD managers are MTR and CHOCO, named on the PUBG Mobile Japan League Season 6 Phase 2 participant list.