Tencent Games is set to host the 2023 instalment of the PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) once again. This tournament will take place on 25 November and 2 December for the open qualifiers, 16–17 December for the group stage, and 30–31 December for the final stage. This marks the 5th PMNC event, with Yoodo as the official digital telecommunication sponsor for PMNC 2023.

What you need to know

PMNC 2023 will kick off with the open qualifiers held over two days before moving to the main phase – the Group Stage and Grand Finals. The Open Qualifiers will take place on 25 November, with all Malaysian teams participating. Only 64 teams will qualify for the next round of open qualifiers on 2 December.

Following the open qualifiers, 16 qualifying teams, including invited PMPL Malaysia Fall teams, will compete in the PMNC 2023 group stage from 16 to 17 December to qualify for the Grand Finals on 30 and 31 December. Each stage of the competition, from open qualifiers to the final stage, will be conducted online.

The primary objective of PMNC 2023 is to identify the best teams in the country. With the growth of PUBG Mobile teams and players in Malaysia, the current open qualification round allows more participants to compete in PMNC 2023, indirectly offering a platform for undiscovered talents in preparation for the future. PMNC 2023 also aims to facilitate the development of the community, serving as the grassroots foundation for the esports ecosystem.

“Yoodo is no stranger to the esports world, and as a telecommunications company that caters to the needs of the digital community and esports players, we are proud to continue this collaboration with Tencent Games. Since 2018, Yoodo has closely worked with Tencent Games because we share a common vision to nurture local talent at the grassroots level. This event is the best platform that provides support to future esports players, and we believe that we’ve successfully identified some great talents over the past five years. We are confident it will further enhance the local video gaming culture and esports in Malaysia.”

– Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo

PMNC 2023 also serves as a significant pathway for teams aiming to qualify for the 2024 PUBG MOBILE esports championship.

Register here for the PMNC 2023 Malaysia Open Qualifiers: qr.link/NReESC