Kenya will make history this year as it plays host to the inaugural PUBG Mobile Africa Cup 2025, the largest mobile esports competition ever held on the continent. This landmark event brings together Africa’s top 16 PUBG Mobile teams to compete for a prize pool of $8,000 and a chance to qualify for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) in Thailand.
This tournament is not just a competition—it’s a celebration of Africa’s rapidly growing mobile gaming ecosystem. It marks another major step forward for Kenya as an emerging regional esports hub, attracting top teams, fans, and global attention to the East African nation.
Key Dates and Structure:
- Registrations: June 26 – July 9, 2025
- Qualifiers: July 13 – 20, 2025
- Divided into 4 regional zones:
- Eastern Africa
- Western Africa
- Southern Africa
- Central Africa
- Teams compete across Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok, with the best two scores from each map recorded.
- 48 teams advance to the Group Stage:
- Top 16 from Eastern Africa
- Top 12 from Western Africa
- Top 12 from Southern Africa
- Top 8 from Central Africa
- Divided into 4 regional zones:
- Group Stage: August 2 – 17, 2025
- 48 teams split into 3 groups of 16
- Each group plays 10 matches across two days
- Top 14 teams overall advance to Finals
- Finals: September 6 – 7, 2025 (Offline in Kenya)
- 16 Finalist Teams:
- Top 14 teams from Group Stage
- 1 Invited Team from Kenya
- 1 Team from a Third-Party Qualifier
- 16 Finalist Teams:
Prize Pool Breakdown – $8,000 Total
| Placement | Prize |
|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | $2,000 + PMGC Slot |
| 🥈 2nd | $1,400 |
| 🥉 3rd | $1,000 |
| 4th | $700 |
| 5th | $550 |
| 6th | $450 |
| 7th | $400 |
| 8th | $350 |
| 9th | $250 |
| 10th | $200 |
| 11th | $150 |
| 12th | $125 |
| 13th | $100 |
| 14th | $100 |
| 15th | $75 |
| 16th | $50 |
A New Era for African Mobile Esports
This tournament signifies more than competition—it’s a continental showcase of talent, with teams from East, West, South, and Central Africa vying for regional dominance and international recognition. With the winner earning a direct ticket to the PMGC in Thailand, the PUBG Mobile Africa Cup 2025 will be a true stepping stone to global stages.
“We are excited to host the continent. This is yet another indication that Kenya is the emerging epicenter of African esports,” said Ronny Luisigi, President of Kenya Esports Federation.
As Africa continues to embrace mobile gaming, the PUBG Mobile Africa Cup is a major leap forward—one that cements the continent’s place on the global esports map.
