The PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO) 2026 Season 1, South Asia Finals concluded at the Expo Center Lahore from May 14–17, 2026, featuring 16 elite squads from across South Asia. The offline event highlighted Pakistan’s growing esports hosting capabilities, with teams competing for a $40,000 prize pool and qualification spots for the PMGO Main Event.
Key Highlights
- Champion: 4thrives Esports (Pakistan); secured $9,000 and direct entry to the Main Event.
- Total Points: 242
- Consistently aggressive, securing multiple WWCDs and topping both eliminations and overall standings.
- Runner-up: Horaa Esports (South Asia); earned $5,500 and qualification.
- Total Points: 216
- Balanced playstyle with strong rotations and steady finishes, keeping them in contention throughout.
- Third Place: Trained to Kill (Nepal); clinched $4,500 and a Main Event slot.
- Total Points: 188
- Known for clutch plays and resilience, they edged into the top three with disciplined late-game strategies.
- MVP: FALAK (Pakistan); awarded $500.
- Special Awards: HUZAIFA (Most Eliminations in a Match), 4thrives Esports (Most WWCD & Most Eliminations in a Day).
These three top teams; 4thrives Esports, Horaa Esports, and Trained to Kill will now advance to the PMGO 2026 Main Event, representing South Asia on the global stage.
Pakistan Representation
Seven teams qualified through PMNC PK Spring 2026, One was invited, making Pakistan the largest contingent at the finals:
- 4thrives Esports
- Koxav Esports
- LF Esports
- AS i8 Esports
- XOTICS
- Seventh Element
- Red Saints
- 313 Esports
Bangladesh Representation
Bangladesh fielded four teams via PMNC BD Spring 2026:
- A1 RG Esports
- ZC Gremlin Storm
- CMF Esports
- Galactic Spirit
South Asia Representation
Three teams earned their place through PMNC SA Spring 2026:
- Horaa Esports
- Trained to Kill
- DRS Gaming
- Abrupt Slayers
Regional Breakdown
- Pakistan: 40 players (51%)
- Nepal: 20 players (25%)
- Bangladesh: 19 players (24%)
Broadcast & Talent
Coverage spanned multiple languages:
- English Hosts: Olofmiester (Syed Ali), RZ (Rana Zubair Jawad)
- Bangla Commentators: RBN Gaming, Zapdos Plays, TimeBurner (Watchparty Host)
- Urdu Analysts & Commentators: FRAGGER OPP, Gaming Portal, VOLTRUX, Aadi, Aladdin, Star Haris
- Nepali Commentators: AnshYT, Mandip Casts
The Bigger Picture
The PMGO South Asia Finals crowned regional champions and underscored Pakistan’s role in hosting tier-A esports tournaments. With diverse representation from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and South Asia, the event delivered memorable performances and broadcast innovation; setting the stage for the region’s top squads to shine at the PMGO Main Event.