Ooredoo Nation has partnered with the Maldives E-Sporting Association as the Title Sponsor of the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Maldives, the country's premier esports competition that brings together the nation's leading PUBG MOBILE players to compete for a place in the regional and global championship stages.
Organised locally by the Maldives E-Sporting Association under the direction of Tencent Games, the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Maldives serves as the country's official qualification tournament and marks the first stage of the "Road to PMGC." The competition provides Maldivian teams with the opportunity to qualify for the regional championship and ultimately secure a place at the PUBG MOBILE Global Championship (PMGC), the world's most prestigious official PUBG MOBILE esports tournament.
The tournament is being held across three competitive stages. It began with the In-Game Qualifier Stage 2 (Online), which took place from 24th to 26th July, followed by the National Knockouts – Survivors Circle (Online), scheduled from 3rd to 7th August. The competition will conclude with the LAN National Finals from 13th to 15th August, where the country's top teams will compete for the national title.
Sharing Ooredoo's vision for the partnership, Hussain Niyaz, Chief Commercial Officer, Ooredoo Maldives, stated: “Ooredoo has always believed in the potential of gaming as more than just entertainment, but as a platform that creates new opportunities for young talent. Through Ooredoo Nation, we continue to champion the growth of esports in the Maldives by enabling gamers to connect, compete, and pursue their ambitions. The PUBG MOBILE National Championship is another step in our journey to empower local players and take Maldivian gaming talent to regional and global stages.”
Speaking on the partnership, Ismail Azmee Adnan, President of Maldives E-sports Association, said: “As the first brand to introduce a dedicated gaming segment in the Maldives, Ooredoo has played a pioneering role in shaping the country’s esports landscape. We are delighted to partner with Ooredoo Nation for the PMNC Maldives and look forward to working together to further strengthen and grow the competitive gaming ecosystem.”
Through Ooredoo Nation, Ooredoo Maldives continues to support the development of gaming and esports by creating platforms that connect gamers, promote competitive play and provide opportunities for emerging esports talent across the Maldives.
Fans and gaming enthusiasts can follow Ooredoo Nation's official channels for tournament updates, match schedules and highlights throughout PMNC 2026.
