The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025 has officially wrapped up, with team Yangon Galacticos securing the championship title this past weekend. Their victory was driven by a dominant points lead, earning them the top spot and the majority share of the $20,000 prize pool offered by PUBG Mobile.
This latest PUBG Mobile esports event took place on the game’s newest and largest map—Rondo—setting the stage for high-stakes competition. A total of 16 elite teams earned their place in the Cup through various regional qualifiers, including notable squads such as D'Xavier (PMSL SEA Spring champions), Rangers (PMCL Spring qualifiers), and R3GICIDE (PMSL CSA Fall representatives).
A major highlight of the PMRC Rondo Cup was the introduction of the new SMASH format. Under this ruleset, a team needed to accumulate over 30 points and secure a win in a separate match to claim victory. However, after six intense matches, no team managed to fulfill both conditions. As a result, Yangon Galacticos took the crown based purely on their impressive point total.
Arondo the worldWith HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports rounding out the top three in second and third place respectively, the PMRC Rondo Cup proved to be a successful step forward in PUBG Mobile’s expanding esports vision, which has been gaining momentum since 2024.
Interestingly, the inaugural use of the SMASH rule didn’t result in a format-based win. Whether this system returns in future tournaments will likely depend on whether organizers believe it enhances competitive depth and viewer engagement in the long run.
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