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Tournament Campaign Dates: Mid May 2026 β Late June 2026.
University gamers across Kenya are invited to battle for in the biggest PUBG MOBILE varsity competition yet.
Nairobi, Kenya, 22nd May 2026 β PUBG MOBILE and Infinix have officially announced the launch of the PUBG MOBILE Varsity Showdown (PMVS), a nationwide university esports tournament designed to unite student gamers from across Kenya in an exciting competitive gaming experience.
Powered by Infinix, the only smartphone brand in Kenya with a dedicated gaming smartphone lineup – the GT Series – specifically built for competitive mobile gamers and high-performance gameplay. Through this partnership, gamers will get the opportunity to experience the newly launched Infinix GT 30 Pro, a device engineered for smooth gaming performance, immersive visuals, fast response, and powerful cooling capabilities ideal for esports competition.
Beyond the tournament, the collaboration also positions Infinix at the center of Kenyaβs growing gaming culture as the brand prepares to introduce the highly anticipated GT 50 Pro into the Kenyan market soon, further reinforcing its commitment to supporting and elevating the local gaming community.
The tournament campaign will run from mid-May through late June 2026, featuring multiple stages of online competition leading into the official offline Grand Finals.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The competition will follow a multi-stage structure featuring:
β’ Online Qualifiers
β’ Quarter Finals
β’ Semi Finals
β’ Offline Grand Finals (Date to be announced)
Each squad will consist of:
β’ 4 Players
β’ 1 Substitute
Official PUBG MOBILE tournament rules and scoring systems will be applied throughout the competition.
PRIZES
Participants will battle for:
β’ USD 1000 Prize Pool
β’ 10 Infinix GT 30 PRO smartphones
β’ Campus pride and national recognition
DRIVING YOUTH ESPORTS CULTURE
The campaign will also feature:
β’ Campus ambassador mobilization
β’ Community-driven gaming engagement
β’ Social media creator campaigns
β’ Weekly mini online tournaments
β’ User-generated content challenges
The objective is to continue growing Kenyaβs esports ecosystem while creating opportunities for young gaming talent to showcase their skills, creativity, and competitive spirit.
CALL FOR REGISTRATION
All university students across Kenya are encouraged to form squads, register, and represent their campus in the PUBG MOBILE Varsity Showdown.
Registration is now officially open:
