Dplus KIA wins 2024 PMGC by one-point margin

The 2024 PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) concluded its three-day Grand Finals with South Korean team Dplus KIA (formerly DAMWON Gaming) crowned as the world’s best PUBG MOBILE team for the first time in the organization’s history. The historic event took place from December 6 – 8 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom.

Dplus KIA began their journey as South Korea's second seed, qualifying for the 2024 PMGC League Stage through the Korea Points race. Drawn into Group Green, they finished in fourth place, falling short of direct qualification for the Grand Finals.

The team — OSAL, chpz, Nolbu, and FAVIAN — fought their way to the Grand Finals through the Survival Stage, where they placed second, and the Last Chance Stage, where they secured fifth place. Consistent performances in the Grand Finals culminated in a dramatic final match, where they narrowly surpassed RC BRA Esports by a single point to claim the championship.

Dplus KIA’s victory marks their first international title, not only for themselves but also for their nation. Alongside the trophy, the team earned an estimated USD 457.250 in prize money, distributed as follows:

Additionally, Nolbu earned the FMVP (Finals Most Valuable Player) title for his exceptional performance in the Grand Finals.

The conclusion of the 2024 PMGC also signifies the end of the PUBG MOBILE Global Esports 2024 calendar. The 2025 season kicks off with the PUBG MOBILE Global Open (PMGO) in Spring, hosted in Uzbekistan.

This will be followed by the PUBG MOBILE World Cup (PMWC) in Summer in Saudi Arabia, held in collaboration with the Esports World Cup (EWC). The year will conclude with the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC) in Winter, hosted in Thailand.

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