Turkish PUBG Mobile teams dominated PMGO 2026 Season 1 in Jakarta. ULF Esports took second place while four Turkish squads secured qualification for the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026 in Paris.
Turkey cemented its position as one of the most competitive PUBG Mobile regions in the world at the PMGO 2026 Season 1 Grand Finals in Jakarta, Indonesia. ULF Esports finished second with 104 points across 12 matches, while S2G Esports claimed fourth place with 83 points. The tournament, which concluded on June 7, 2026, featured a $500,000 prize pool and set a Guinness World Record with 1,224,169 registered players globally.
How Did Turkish Teams Perform at PMGO 2026 Season 1?
Five Turkish teams qualified through the PMGO Türkiye Finals: FUT Esports, Gaming Stars, IDA Esports, S2G Esports, and ULF Esports. Among them, ULF and S2G delivered standout results on the global stage.
ULF Esports scored 104 points and one Chicken Dinner across the two-day Grand Finals, finishing 18 points behind champions 4Thrives Esports from Pakistan (122 points). Despite narrowly missing the title, ULF’s star player Kecth222 was named the tournament’s Finals MVP and Best In-Game Leader (IGL), earning individual recognition as the event’s most impactful competitor. The team took home $34,000 in prize money.
S2G Esports, returning to the international stage after a hiatus, finished fourth with 83 points and earned $26,000. Gaming Stars placed 11th with 59 points ($18,500), while IDA Esports was eliminated during the Survival Stage with 29 points ($9,500). FUT Esports also exited at the Survival Stage with 40 points ($9,500).
ULF Esports: Two World Runner-Up Finishes in Six Months
ULF’s PMGO 2026 result was not an isolated achievement. In December 2025, the team finished second at the PMGC 2025 Grand Finals in Bangkok, Thailand, accumulating 133 points with four Chicken Dinners and 73 eliminations. That performance earned them $304,000, with Brazil’s Alpha7 Esports claiming the championship at 142 points.
Two runner-up finishes at back-to-back major international tournaments within six months is a rare feat in PUBG Mobile esports. It places ULF among the most consistent teams competing globally, regardless of region.
Turkey’s Competitive PUBG Mobile Timeline
Turkey’s rise in PUBG Mobile esports has been building for years. S2G Esports won the PMGC 2022 world championship in Jakarta, becoming the first Turkish team to claim the title. In 2023, the Turkish national PUBG Mobile team finished second at the 15th World Esports Championship in Romania with 173 points. Also in 2024, Turkey’s national squad won the World Esports Championship gold medal in Riyadh.
Regnum Carya Esports narrowly missed the PMGC 2024 championship by a single point, finishing as runner-up. They then won the PMGO 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with 106 points across 12 matches, their captain Sylas claiming his second world title. ULF followed with second place at PMGC 2025 in Bangkok, and now second again at PMGO 2026 in Jakarta.
This trajectory shows Turkey is no longer an emerging PUBG Mobile region. It is a consistent top-tier contender with multiple organizations capable of reaching podium finishes at global events.
Record Viewership and a Guinness World Record
PMGO 2026 Season 1 did not just produce competitive drama. According to Esports Charts, the tournament peaked at 1,077,552 concurrent viewers during Round 9 of the Grand Finals, making it the most-watched PUBG Mobile Global Open event in history and only the seventh PUBG Mobile tournament ever to cross the one-million viewer mark.
The Guinness World Record came from the Road to PMGO qualification pathway, which attracted 1,224,169 registered players worldwide. This figure represents the largest-ever participant pool for a team-based mobile esports tournament. In Turkey alone, more than 250,000 players entered the qualification process, and the Turkish-language broadcast peaked at over 82,000 concurrent viewers, making it the fourth most-watched language stream at the event.
Who Will Represent Turkey at PMWC 2026 in Paris?
Based on the PMGO 2026 Season 1 results and regional qualification standings, four Turkish teams have secured slots for the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2026: ULF Esports, S2G Esports, Gaming Stars, and IDA Esports. The tournament allocates four slots specifically to Turkey, equal to the Southeast Asia region and behind only the Middle East and North Africa (five slots).
The PMWC 2026 will take place from August 6 to 16 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, as part of the Esports World Cup 2026, the first edition of the EWC held outside Saudi Arabia. Thirty-two teams will compete for a $3,000,000 prize pool. The Group Stage runs August 6-9, the Survival Stage on August 11-12, and the Championship Weekend from August 14-16.
Defending champion Yangon Galacticos from Myanmar, who won the inaugural PMWC in 2025 along with a $500,000 first-place prize, received a direct invitation to the 2026 edition.
Why Is Turkey Such a Strong PUBG Mobile Region?
Several factors explain Turkey’s sustained success. The domestic player base is massive: over 250,000 competitive registrations for a single qualification cycle places Turkey among the deepest talent pools outside Southeast Asia and South Asia. The country also benefits from a well-established esports infrastructure, with multiple professional organizations (ULF, S2G, Regnum Carya, Gaming Stars, IDA, FUT) fielding competitive rosters year-round.
Additionally, PUBG Mobile’s developer has recognized Turkey’s strategic importance. The PMGC 2026, the game’s most prestigious annual championship, has been confirmed to take place in Turkey later this year. The PMSL Europe Finals were also held in Istanbul in 2025, the first time that event was staged in Turkey. These hosting decisions reflect the region’s viewer engagement and competitive depth.
What to Expect at the Paris World Cup
Turkey enters the PMWC 2026 as one of the strongest multi-team delegations. Having four qualified teams in a 32-team field gives the region significant coverage across groups and stages. ULF’s back-to-back podium finishes and S2G’s pedigree as former world champions make them realistic contenders for deep runs.
The main competition will likely come from Southeast Asian powerhouses (Team Flash, eArena, Yangon Galacticos), Chinese qualifiers, and Alpha7 Esports from Brazil, the reigning PMGC champions. However, Turkey has consistently proven it can match these regions at the highest level.
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Key Questions About PMGO 2026 and the World Cup
Who won PMGO 2026 Season 1?
Pakistan’s 4Thrives Esports won the championship with 122 points across 12 Grand Finals matches, earning $62,500. ULF Esports (Turkey) finished second with 104 points, and FURIA (Brazil) took third with 97 points.
How many Turkish teams are going to PMWC 2026?
Four: ULF Esports, S2G Esports, Gaming Stars, and IDA Esports. Turkey received four dedicated slots in the 32-team tournament, one of the highest regional allocations.
When and where is PMWC 2026?
August 6-16, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France. It is part of the Esports World Cup 2026, with a $3,000,000 prize pool split across 32 teams.
What Guinness World Record did PMGO 2026 set?
The tournament attracted 1,224,169 registered players through its Road to PMGO qualification system, certified as the largest team-based mobile esports tournament in history.
Will the PMGC 2026 be held in Turkey?
Yes. PUBG Mobile’s esports roadmap confirms that the 2026 PUBG Mobile Global Championship will be hosted in Turkey, bringing the game’s biggest annual event to the country for the first time.
