When Does PUBG Mobile PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Start in Malaysia? Aug 15–16 MYT
Published: 2026-08-14
PMWC 2026 Grand Finals: Malaysia time schedule for Aug 14–16
The PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 Grand Finals kicked off 14 Ogos at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and wrap this Sunday, 16 Ogos, with sixteen teams chasing a US$1,700,000 Grand Finals purse plus PMGC 2026 seeding points. Every match day tips off at 4:30 PM IST, which converts to 7:00 PM MYT, and six matches run back-to-back nightly before the last Chicken Dinner usually drops around 11:30 PM MYT. That is a comfortable after-dinner window for the KL-to-Kuching audience without needing an all-nighter.
- Day 1 (Khamis, 14 Ogos): 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM MYT. Six matches under standard rules.
- Tonight, Day 2 (Jumaat, 15 Ogos): 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM MYT. Six matches. Standings after this lock in the Smash Rule threshold.
- Sunday's Day 3 (Sabtu, 16 Ogos): 7:00 PM MYT onward. Up to six matches, Smash Rule active. The trophy can be sealed with one Chicken Dinner after a team clears the threshold.
REDX Game recommends topping up your PUBG Mobile UC before 6:50 PM MYT so you are not tabbing away when a squad wipe drops on stream. Delivery via the PUBG Mobile UC page lands in the advertised 1–3 minutes, priced in ringgit, no FX guessing.
Day 1 recap: GodLike Esports and Orangutan set the pace
Two Indian sides, GodLike Esports and Orangutan, carried the loudest early noise out of Day 1 on the back of solid Erangel placement runs and one gritty Miramar late-circle rotation that punished a rushed drop from a Turkish side, and TalkEsport's live standings tracker flagged both as top-half finishers going into tonight's Day 2. Team Flash (Vietnam), Team Vitality (Indonesia) and Thailand's EArena all clinched their Grand Finals spots earlier via the Survival Stage on 11 and 12 Ogos, before flying straight into Paris for the weekend bracket without much recovery time.
Zero Malaysian teams qualified for the 16-team Grand Finals bracket. The PMPL Malaysia 2026 Fall season is still mid-run from 22 Julai to 30 Ogos, so any MY squad chasing PMGC 2026 has to wait for PMPL Grand Finals to seal a global slot. REDX Game is watching the Fall standings closely for the Malaysian angle.
Quick FAQ before Day 2 tips off
What time does PMWC 2026 Grand Finals start in Malaysia?
7:00 PM MYT every night from 14 to 16 Ogos 2026. Matches wrap around 11:30 PM MYT. All three days share the same start. Sunday's Day 3 may end earlier if the Smash Rule fires.
Where can I watch the PMWC 2026 stream in Malaysia?
Official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube and TikTok channels carry the English broadcast worldwide. There is no local Astro or telco simulcast, so mobile data or fibre is the route. REDX Game's PUBG Mobile UC page stays open 24/7 for topping up between matches.
Did any Malaysian team qualify for PMWC 2026 Grand Finals?
No. Three SEA sides made it: Team Flash (Vietnam), Team Vitality (Indonesia) and EArena (Thailand). No MY-flagged squad. PMPL Malaysia 2026 Fall Grand Finals will decide which local team gets a PMGC 2026 shot later this year.
How much is the prize pool?
US$1,700,000 for the Grand Finals slice, out of a US$3,025,000 total across the full PMWC 2026 event. First place also earns valuable PMGC 2026 seeding points.
What is the Smash Rule on Day 3?
TalkEsport explains it plainly: "After Day 2 ends, the team sitting at the top of the overall points table sets the threshold." That threshold is the Day 2 leader's total plus 10 points. Any team crossing it becomes Match Point Eligible and can seal the trophy on the next Chicken Dinner.
Southeast Asian teams to watch
Team Flash (Vietnam) is the SEA benchmark this cycle after a clean Survival Stage on 11–12 Ogos. Their late-game rotations on Miramar have been the region's cleanest read.
Team Vitality (Indonesia) qualified through the same Survival window with an aggressive early-drop style that thrives on Rondo's tighter zones.
EArena (Thailand) is the third SEA card and the underdog pick, and if they land solid placement points on Erangel during Day 2 while keeping their kill contests clean on the tighter zones, a Grand Finals top-10 finish is well within reach for the Bangkok side going into Sunday's Smash Rule day.
How to watch PMWC 2026 Grand Finals from KL
- Bookmark PUBG Mobile Esports on YouTube by 6:45 PM MYT so the pre-show streams there without a scramble.
- Set a phone alarm for 6:55 PM MYT so you do not miss the Match 1 zone reveal.
- Grab your UC bundle from REDX Game's PUBG Mobile page before 6:50 PM MYT — the UC drop takes 1–3 minutes and is priced in ringgit, no App Store FX guessing.
- Open the PUBG Mobile app during ad breaks. The in-app Match Point board updates faster than the stream overlay.
- On Day 3, watch for the "Match Point Eligible" banner on stream — that flag is when the Smash Rule turns the show into sudden-death.
Local viewing tips for Malaysian fans
Petaling Jaya's SS2 mamaks, Ipoh's Jalan Yang Kalsom cafés and Kuching's Padungan-strip esports bars usually put the PUBG Mobile Esports feed on a side screen for big finals, with roti canai on the counter and a small crowd stacking around the table when a SEA squad drops into Miramar. Boleh tahan atmosphere at the peak of a hot circle. In KL, coworking spots around Bangsar and Petaling Jaya keep WiFi up past midnight, which is comfortable for the 11:30 PM MYT wrap if you plan to stay for every match instead of catching highlights the morning after.
On price: a RM 50 top-up on REDX Game's PUBG Mobile UC page lands a mid-tier bundle in ringgit, versus an App Store buy where the same USD ticket price still bills your card at bank FX plus card-processor markup. Same UC, same account, cleaner MYR receipt. REDX Game keeps it under 3 minutes and skips the App Store round-trip. That is the local signal in one sentence.
Sunday's Day 3 is the one to book off. If the Smash Rule fires early, the trophy could be lifted before 10:00 PM MYT. Otherwise, you are in for a long six-match grind — pace the milo ais accordingly. Selamat menonton.
Sources: Liquipedia PMWC 2026 wiki; TalkEsport PMWC 2026 Grand Finals schedule & Smash Rule; TalkEsport PMWC 2026 Grand Finals Day 1 timings & maps.
