The PUBG Global Series Phase 2 (PGS 2) was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in August 2023 as part of the Gamers8 festival. Carrying a massive US$2,000,000 prize pool — the largest in PGS history — PGS 2 was one of the most significant events in competitive PUBG history.
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PGS Phase 2 event details
- Event: PUBG Global Series 2
- Date: August 10–20, 2023
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Gamers8)
- Teams: 24
- Prize pool: US$2,000,000
- Winner: Soniqs
PGS Phase 2 results
Soniqs dominated the Grand Finals to claim the largest prize in PGS history.
| Place | Team | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Soniqs | $600,000 |
| 2nd | Twisted Minds | $260,000 |
| 3rd | Question Mark | $162,000 |
| 4th | Danawa e-sports | $129,000 |
Format
PGS 2 featured three stages: a Group Stage with three groups of eight teams, a Winners/Losers Bracket Stage, and an 18-match Grand Final. The format used Squads FPP on PC with cumulative point scoring across all rounds.
For more PUBG esports betting coverage, visit our PGS hub page or the PGC betting guide.
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