June 2026 is not just another month of updates for PUBG Mobile. This is a full-fledged double blow: an international tournament with a prize fund of $500,000 is unfolding right now in Jakarta, and a large-scale football event with official national team jerseys and a forecast system for the real World Cup 2026 has started inside the game itself. Krafton Inc. and Level Infinite have clearly decided not to be petty.
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PMGO 2026 Season 1: $500,000, Jakarta and 32 teams competing for the first title of the year
The first major international tournament of the season, PUBG Mobile Global Open 2026 Season 1, is taking place from June 2-7 at Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan in Jakarta. 32 teams, divided into two groups, are fighting for half a million dollars — and for the right to be called the strongest at the start of the new cycle.
The format is three-step. Group stage (June 2-3) — six matches per group, the top 6 from each group directly qualify for the Grand Final. Teams from 7th to 14th place do not drop out immediately: they face a survival stage, from where four teams will still make their way further. The rest go home.
The Grand Final, June 6-7, gathers 16 teams for 12 matches. On the second day, the Smash Rule is activated, a mechanic that traditionally reverses the balance of power and is especially beneficial to aggressive teams.
The participants include Bigetron Vitality, Horaa Esports, Nigma Galaxy, Aurora, R8 Esports, S2G, 4Thrives and others. Plus the teams representing the following countries: Argentina, Portugal, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Austria, Jordan, Colombia, DR Congo, Croatia, Ghana, Panama, England, New Zealand, Belgium — all qualified through the regional spring competitions. Facebook Russian broadcasts are available on the official YouTube, Facebook and TikTok channels of PUBG Mobile Esports, including in Russian and English.
Who will take the first PUBG Mobile championship title in 2026?
The tournament is not over yet, but the favorites are already being read. Bigetron Vitality performs in the home arena — the factor of the public and familiar infrastructure in such cases should not be underestimated. Horaa Esports and Nigma Galaxy have been steadily gaining points on the international stage throughout the 2025-2026 season — these are not one-day teams, but system players.
R8 Esports is a different story. Their aggressive style is precisely tailored to the Smash Rule of the final day: they know how to add at the right moment.
Our forecast for the top 3: Bigetron Vitality, Horaa Esports, and Nigma Galaxy. The first world champion in 2026 is most likely to be either Bigetron (the home stadium is a serious argument) or Horaa— one of the most even lineups of the last few seasons.
Flame On Football Season: Official jerseys, flashcards and 50 days of forecasts
While the tournament is unfolding at the stadium, PUBG Mobile itself has launched “Flame On Football Season”, a football activation that will last until July 21, 2026. The event is tied to the real FIFA World Cup 2026, starting on June 11, and offers several layers of engagement at once.
The main thing is that officially licensed jerseys of the national teams of Argentina, Portugal, Iraq and Uzbekistan have appeared in the game. A separate set was created in honor of the Brazilian striker Richarlison. These are not just skins for show, but real partnerships with federations.
How to get a jersey for free: from June 1 to June 10, in the “Jersey Assembly” section, you need to select one of the four teams and pick up a 15-day trial kit. At the time of publication, Portugal is in the lead (171 thousand votes), followed by Argentina (105 thousand) — apparently, the Europeans are still bypassing the South Americans in the fanbase inside the game.
A collection of football cards. The event presents cards inspired by each of the participating countries: unique designs, memorable game moments (including references to Argentina’s triumph at the 2022 World Cup), and personal cards include Rizki Ridho, Richarlison, Trezeguet, Feras al Brikan. Plus the collections of the national teams of Argentina, Portugal, Iran and others.
Predict & Win: how to earn a permanent jersey through predictions for the 2026 World Cup
The most interesting mechanics of the event is “Predict & Win A Permanent Jersey”. The event started on June 1 and will last exactly 50 days, until July 21. The scheme is simple: you bet on the results of real FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the “Forecast of the home team” section, you get points for correct predictions, you convert points into a permanent 660 ×660 jersey and other rewards in the “Perk Exchange Store”. Follow the matches, make predictions and literally earn equipment — it’s a good mechanic that keeps even those who support real football in the game, not just grindit in PUBG.
The summer of 2026 turned out to be really busy for PUBG Mobile: an international tournament with a prize fund of half a million dollars, official national team jerseys, collectible cards and a 50-day forecast system for the real World Cup – all this unfolds simultaneously. The trial jersey can be picked up until June 10 — have time to choose a side.
