Tencent Announces Special Invited Teams for PMGC 2023 League

Ahsan Kabir
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Tencent Announces Special Invited Teams for PMGC 2023 League

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DRS Gaming and Gaimin Gladiators receive special invites to PMGC 2023 League Stage, showcasing global recognition​​.
PMGC 2023, with a $3 million prize pool, sets stage for 51 global teams in Turkey​​.

PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2023 is fast approaching, with its League Stage set to commence on November 2, 2023. Among the 50 teams gearing up to battle for glory, two have been specially invited based on their remarkable global performances. Here's a closer look at the special invited teams and what this announcement entails for PMGC 2023.

Special Invites Announcement

In the lead-up to the PMGC 2023 League Stage, PUBG Mobile Esports unveiled two standout teams, DRS Gaming and Gaimin Gladiators, as the special invitees to the tournament​. This revelation fills the last two slots, confirming the names of all 50 participants for the Global Championship​.

Gaimin Gladiators

Gaimin Gladiators, with a Russian lineup known for their remarkable skills, also received a special invitation. The squad, having played under different organizations like HVVP and Natus Vincere, has displayed strong performances in past PMGC editions. Their journey through PMGC 2020 and 2021, earning fourth and second places respectively, coupled with their other global achievements, helped cement their position as a special invitee for the PMGC 2023 League Stage​.

DRS Gaming

On the other hand, DRS Gaming, a celebrated squad from Nepal, showcased a spectacular performance by securing the runner-up position in PMGC 2022. Despite facing stern challenges in their regional PUBG Mobile tournaments, the team's past achievement has earned them a direct invitation to the League Stage of PMGC 2023​​.

PMGC 2023 Overview

PMGC 2023 is slated to be a high-stake tournament with a total of 51 teams from across the globe competing. The event, set to take place in Turkey, boasts a substantial prize pool of $3 million. Teams will battle it out through November and December, aiming to secure a spot in the grand finals scheduled from December 8 to December 10, 2023, in Istanbul, Turkey​​.

Teams that will compete in the League stage of PMGC 2023 are as follows.

  1. Vampire Esports

  2. Yoodo Alliance

  3. D’Xavier

  4. Genesis Esports

  5. Stalwart Esports

  6. AgonxI8 Esports

  7. Hail Esports 

  8. Nigma Galaxy

  9. Falcons White

  10. N Hyper Esports

  11. Team Queso

  12. Loops

  13. Next Rüya

  14. MadBulls

  15.  Alter Ego Ares

  16. FaZe Clan

  17. Bigetron Red Villains

  18.  Xerxia Esports

  19. Morph GPX

  20. SEM9

  21. BRA Esports

  22. Major Pride

  23. Melise Esports

  24. Konina Power

  25. De Muerte

  26. 4Merical Vibes

  27. NB Esports

  28. IHC Esports

  29. Seventh Element

  30. Saudi Quest Esports

  31. Brute Force

  32. NASR Esports

  33. RUKH eSports

  34. Influence Rage

  35. Intense Game

  36. iNCO Gaming

  37. Alpha7 Esports

  38. DUKSAN Esports

  39. Dplus

  40. REJECT

  41. BEENOSTORM

  42.  Nongshim RedFore

  43. Six Two Eight

  44. DRS Gaming 

  45. G.Gladiators

  46. Team Weibo

  47. Tianba

  48. Persija Evos

League Stage and Grand Finals

The League Stage will feature a total of 48 teams, with the Grand Finals including 3 directly invited teams. Among these, 2 slots are designated as 'special invites' for DRS Gaming and Gaimin Gladiators, while 1 slot is reserved for the PMWI winners, awarded to the champion region​​.

The anticipation surrounding PMGC 2023 is palpable as esports enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the clash of titans on the grand stage. With the special invited teams now unveiled, the stage is set for an exhilarating competition that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary.


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Ahsan is a content writer for AFK Gaming. As part of the client services team, he works in influencer business as well as esports & gaming content production. He is also a serious fps player with professional-level experience in COD Mobile and PUBG Mobile.