PMGC 2021: world championship
Overview
The PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021 brought together regional champions from around the world.
GodLike Esports represented India, finishing 13th.
Nova Esports lifted the trophy for the second year in a row, beating Natus Vincere in the Grand Finals. Regional champions earned their places through their home leagues.
Nine teams from the East finals and six from the West finals reached the Grand Finals, with GodLike Esports filling the final invitation place from India.
The Indian series was won by Skylightz Gaming, but GodLike Esports took the India place after late changes moved the slot.
Six million dollars covered the whole event, with $3.49 million set for the finals stage.
Finals matches went out only on YouTube through the PUBG Mobile Esports channel, starting at 19:00 GMT+8 each day.
Nine East finalists and six West finalists made up the sixteen-team Grand Finals alongside the India invite. DAMWON Gaming, D'Xavier, Stalwart Esports, Nova Esports, Nigma Galaxy, The Infinity, Six Two Eight, Team Secret and 4Rivals came from the East, while Kaos Next Ruya, Natus Vincere, Furious Gaming, Alpha7 Esports, S2G Esports and 1907 Fenerbahce Esports came from the West, with Kaos Next Ruya first in the West finals and DAMWON Gaming first in the East.
Day 1 opened with Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Erangel, Miramar and Erangel, and the 19:00 GMT+8 start each day was 11:00 GMT.
Schedule
Grand Finals played 21-23 January 2022.
Allocations
| Source | Slots |
|---|---|
| League - East & West | 40 |
| League Finals - East & West | 16 |
| Grand Finals | 16 |
Prize Pool
| Place | Team | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st |  | $1,530,000 |
| 2nd | NVNAVI | $630,000 |
| 3rd | NANGX Arabia | $330,000 |
| 4th |  | $180,000 |
| 5th | DXD'Xavier | $120,000 |
| 6th | KNRKaos Next Ruya | $90,000 |
| 7th |  | $70,500 |
| 8th |  | $67,500 |
| 9th |  | $64,500 |
| 10th | TIThe Infinity | $61,500 |
| 11th | DMDWG Mobile | $60,000 |
| 12th | SMSecret M | $60,000 |
| 13th |        | $57,000 |
| 14th |  | $57,000 |
| 15th | FEFenerbahce Mobile | $51,000 |
| 16th | FURFurious Mobile | $51,000 |
Format
| Stage | Dates | Teams | Matches | Who advances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League - East & West | 2021-11-30 to 2021-12-19 | 40 (20 per division) | 3 weeks, 10 weekday matches + 15 Super Weekend matches per week | Top 16 per division to Super Weekend; top teams to League Finals |
| League Finals - East & West | 2021-12-22 to 2021-12-24 | 16 per division | 18 per division | Top 9 from East, Top 6 from West to Grand Finals |
| Grand Finals | 2022-01-21 to 2022-01-23 | 16 | 18 (6 per day) | Champion crowned |
Viewership
Peak viewers: 647K
Points System
| Placement | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
1 point per finish.
Source: Liquipedia — PUBG Mobile Global Championship/2021
Points Table
PMGC 2021 Grand Finals leaderboard
| rank | team | finish_points | placement_points | points | wwcd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NOVNova | 101 | 121 | 222 | 1 |
| 2 | NVNAVI | 95 | 80 | 175 | 3 |
| 3 | NANGX Arabia | 48 | 118 | 166 | 2 |
| 4 | | 78 | 72 | 150 | 1 |
| 5 | DXDXavier | 58 | 85 | 143 | 0 |
| 6 | KNRKaos Next Ruya | 68 | 73 | 141 | 1 |
| 7 | | 57 | 83 | 140 | 2 |
| 8 | | 72 | 68 | 140 | 2 |
| 9 | | 80 | 59 | 139 | 2 |
| 10 | TIThe Infinity | 51 | 88 | 139 | 1 |
| 11 |     | 70 | 48 | 118 | 1 |
| 12 |  | 57 | 59 | 116 | 0 |
| 13 | | 66 | 40 | 106 | 1 |
| 14 | | 58 | 38 | 96 | 0 |
| 15 | FENFenerbahce | 38 | 47 | 85 | 0 |
| 16 | FURFurious | 34 | 37 | 71 | 1 |
Participants
- NAVI
- NGX Arabia
- D'Xavier
- Kaos Next Ruya
- Stalwart Esports
- The Infinity
- DWG Mobile
- Secret M
- 4Rivals
- Fenerbahce Mobile
- Furious Mobile
Results
Nova Esports won the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2021, beating Natus Vincere in the Grand Finals held 21-23 January 2022.
Broadcasts
Broadcast talent
- Miles Moretti
- JKaplan
- Maxman
- Kaelaris
- John Allen
- Blank
- Mustache Dave
- Nekrou
- ImPERium
- Bleh
- HotJukes
- HighlandWolf
Statistics
Stats: PMGC 2021 player numbers were not verified, so none are printed.
FAQ
Who won PMGC 2021?
The championship ended with Nova Esports on top of the Grand Finals at 222 points. NAVI finished second on 175 points, and NGX Arabia placed third on 166.
What was the PMGC 2021 prize pool?
The championship pool reached $3.49 million across the event. Nova Esports collected $1,530,000 for the title, NAVI took $630,000 for second, and NGX Arabia earned $330,000 for third.
When was PMGC 2021 played, and what was the format?
Play ran online from 30 November 2021 to 23 January 2022. Forty teams split into East and West league divisions, and the top 16 met in Grand Finals of 18 matches from 21 to 23 January.
How did India do at PMGC 2021?
GodLike Esports represented India at the championship and finished 13th in the Grand Finals. The event was organised by KRAFTON and played online.
What points system did PMGC 2021 use?
Each match win paid 15 placement points, with the scale dropping to zero for 13th through 16th. Every kill added one extra point on top of the placement score.