PMSL 2025 Europe Spring recap: Overall ranking, prize pool distribution, and list of PMWC qualified teams
The PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) 2025 Europe Spring has officially wrapped up, and it did not disappoint. From insane clutches to unexpected upsets, the tourney delivered pure esports drama.
From Chicken Dinners to last-minute clutch plays, the action didn't stop till the final circle. Now, four elite teams are on their way to the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025, and the $200,000 prize pool has found new owners.
Team Falcons
Become Champions
Team Falcons dominated the competition. With
136 points
and two solid Chicken Dinners, they soared past the competition and snatched the crown. Star fragger Coa77 was in god mode and rightfully took home the MVP title. Alongside the bragging rights? A prize of
$37,000
.
2nd Place Goes to Fire Flux Esports
Fire Flux kept the heat on all tournament long. The Turkish powerhouse ended second with
125 points
and three Chicken Dinners. Their consistency paid off with a
$23,750 prize
and a PMWC slot.
IDA Esports Become the 2nd Runners-Up
IDA Esports weren't on everyone's radar until the final few games, but they popped off when it mattered most. 49 kills.
119 points.
Two Chicken Dinners. Their grind paid off with
$19,500
and a PMWC qualification.
Regnum Carya Esports Finish 4th
After winning PMGO 2025, Regnum came in strong. A dip in performance slid them to fourth, but it was still enough to lock their PMWC spot and
$15,000
in prize money.
Qualified Teams for PMWC 2025
Heading to the PUBG Mobile World Cup from PMSL Europe:
Team Falcons
Fire Flux Esports
IDA Esports
Regnum Carya Esports.
Just Missed the Cut
Next Ruya
barely missed PMWC, placing
5th
with
112 points
.
S2G Esports
started strong but lost steam and came
6th
with
109 points
.
Kara Esports
and
Boars Gaming
followed in
7th
and
8th
.
Prize Pool Breakdown
With
$200,000
on the line, here's how the money got split:
Team Falcons
– $37,000
Fire Flux Esports
– $23,750
IDA Esports
– $19,500
Regnum Carya Esports
– $15,000
S2G Esports
– $17,000
IW NRX
– $12,250
Thunder TalQ
– $9,250
Kara Esports
– $9,000
Boars Gaming
– $8,250
Fenerbahçe Esports
– $7,000
FUT Esports
– $5,500
Papara SuperMassive / K1
– $5,250 each
PMSL 2025 Europe Spring was stacked with talent, twists, and top-tier PUBG Mobile gameplay. The four teams heading to PMWC earned their spots with insane skill, teamwork, and composure under pressure. Can they carry this momentum to the world stage? We'll find out soon.
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