The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026, aka PMWC, is all set to begin on August 6. The 32 best teams across the world are ready to dominate one of the biggest events on the PUBG Mobile calendar. This is even more special for the Indian fans who are going to witness two regional teams’ participation in the upcoming PUBG Mobile EWC 2026. Here is the PUBG Mobile EWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1 information for you.
PUBG Mobile EWC 2026 Group Stage Day 1 Teams
The very first day of PUBG Mobile at EWC 2026 will see Group A in action, which is also called ‘Group of Death’ by the analysts. Here are the teams that will be participating on the inaugural day:
- iQOO ORANGUTAN
- Geekay Esports
- RRQ RYU
- Gaming Stars
- FURIA
- AURORA GAMING
- XFORCE Rejects
- Kiwoom DRX
- Nigma Galaxy
- AlUla Club Esports
- Team Flash
- ULF Esports
- AG.AL International
- 4Thrives Esports
- ThunderTalk Gaming
- GOAT TEAM
Day 1 Schedule (Thursday, Aug 6th)
Group A takes center stage for six intense back-to-back rounds on opening day:
- Match 1 (Round #1): 4:30 PM
- Match 2 (Round #1): 5:20 PM
- Match 3 (Round #1): 6:10 PM
- Match 4 (Round #1): 7:00 PM
- Match 5 (Round #1): 7:50 PM
- Match 6 (Round #1): 8:40 PM
Format
The Group Stage features 32 total teams divided equally into two pools: Group A and Group B.
- Each group plays 12 matches across 2 matchdays.
- Top 5 teams from each group secure direct qualification to the Grand Finals.
- Teams ranked 6th to 13th advance to the Survival Stage for a second chance to reach the final round.
- The bottom 3 teams from each group are eliminated immediately.
Where to Watch
Every match can be streamed live through the official broadcast channels:
- Official Streams: The official coverage of the tournament will be provided live in many languages via the official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and TikTok Live broadcasts and the Esports World Cup broadcast streams.
- Community Watch Parties: In addition to the official broadcast of the event, well-known gaming video bloggers, streamers, and esports personalities from each region will provide live watch parties via YouTube, Twitch, and Kick.
In the watch parties, you will get not only live commentary but also team analysis and interaction with the fans.
