PMGC 2022 Grand Finals: Winner, overall standings, prize pool distribution, MVP, individual awards, and more
After three days of nerve-wracking action, the Grand Finals of the 2022 PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) ended today, January 8. Turkish team S2G Esports emerged as the tournament's champions, decimating the competition and taking home the title with 190 points and 93 eliminations. They came alive on the event's final day, showcasing their prowess and bagging the winner's cash prize of $400,000.
In a historic moment for Nepali esports, DRS Gaming got the runners-up spot in the competition, surprising fans and analysts alike. The team showed their mettle and displayed incredible consistency in their performances throughout the three days to finish second. DRS ended their PMGC 2022 campaign with 158 points and 88 frags. The squad was awarded a cash prize of $200,000.
Brazilian superstars Alpha 7 Esports ended up in the third spot. This team played really well and remained in the race for the trophy until the final game. However, a few errors here and there cost them the title. They ended their run with 156 points and 77 eliminations to their name, earning $120,000 from the Grand Finals.
Defending champions Nova Esports collapsed under pressure in the PMGC Grand Finals and failed to finish on the podium. Their average performances led them to a 9th-place finish in the tournament. This side generally displays much more impressive gameplay during global events. With that said, here's how much Nova and the other teams earned in the Grand Finals.
The total prize pool of the Grand Finals stood at a massive $1.5 million. Each team was rewarded according to their placement in the points table. Here is how the aforementioned amount was distributed:
1) S2G Esports: $400,000
2) DRS Gaming: $200,000
3) Alpha 7 Esports: $120,000
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