NAVI secured a dominant first-place finish in Group Red of the 2024 PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) League Stage, amassing 186 points and four Chicken Dinners over 24 matches. They advance to the Grand Finals alongside Tong Jia Bao Esports and Nigma Galaxy, joining Team Spirit, DRX, Alpha 7 Esports, and host team Guild Esports.

The four-day showdown saw 16 teams battling fiercely for top spots. The competition kicked off with AS i8 clinching the first Chicken Dinner on Sanhok, setting an aggressive tone for the week. Tianba and IW NRX also made strong early impressions, while Nigma Galaxy climbed to the top of the leaderboard by the end of Day 1 with 56 points.

Day 2 featured a surprising rise from IW NRX, who moved from fourth to first place through consistent high placements, including three second-place finishes. Team Falcons captured their first win with an impressive 11 eliminations, signaling a shift in momentum.

On Day 3, Tong Jia Bao Esports surged ahead, leaping from seventh to first place by nearly doubling their point total to 142. NAVI maintained steady performance throughout, setting the stage for a thrilling final day.

The concluding matches saw NAVI reclaim the top spot after securing their fourth Chicken Dinner. Tong Jia Bao Esports finished second with 177 points, while Nigma Galaxy took third with 172 points. IW NRX led the group heading to the Survival Stage, boasting 115 kill points and one win. Defending champions IHC Esports faced an early exit, finishing 12th and ending their bid for the 2024 PMGC title.

Final Standings for Group Red:

1. NAVI
2. Tong Jia Bao Esports
3. Nigma Galaxy
4. IW NRX
5. Falcons Force
6. AS i8
7. FaZe
8. Tianba
9. Insilio
10. GETSO ROY Esports
11. Team Queso
12. IHC Esports
13. Vengeance
14. Alter Ego Ares
15. FURIA Esports
16. Virtus.pro

With their top-three finishes, NAVI, Tong Jia Bao Esports, and Nigma Galaxy have secured spots in the Grand Finals. IW NRX leads the eight teams progressing to the Survival Stage, where they'll compete with teams from other groups to stay in contention. The bottom five teams have been eliminated and will look ahead to future competitions.

The League Stage concludes this week with Group Green's matches from Nov. 14–17. Fans can anticipate intense battles as Stalwart Esports, last year's PMGC runners-up, aim for redemption. Newcomers Team Liquid will also seek to make their mark after a mid-table finish in the 2024 PUBG Mobile World Cup.

2024 PMGC Key Dates:

• PMGC League Stage: Oct. 31 – Nov. 17
• PMGC Survival Stage: Nov. 20 – 22
• PMGC Last Chance: Nov. 23 – 24
• PMGC Grand Finals: Dec. 6 – 8

Post-League Stage, the Survival Stage will feature teams placed 4th–12th from each group competing for advancement. The top 16 from this stage will move on to the Last Chance qualifier, where only six teams will earn a place in the Grand Finals at London's ExCeL center.