Mobile esports has moved from casual matches between friends to organised tournaments with schedules, brackets and published rules. If you play Free Fire, PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty: Mobile in Pakistan, there are now several ways to compete. This guide explains who runs tournaments, how they are structured and how to choose events you can trust.
Who runs mobile tournaments in Pakistan?
Tournaments come from three main sources, and each works differently.
- Game publishers. Publishers such as Garena run large official events. For example, Jazz's GameNow platform partnered with Garena in 2025 for the Free Fire World Series Pakistan Qualifiers. Official events usually have strict entry stages and are the hardest to enter.
- Telecom and media platforms. Some networks run gaming platforms with tournaments for subscribers. Zong Engage, launched in 2023, is one example that offered competitions for games such as PUBG and Free Fire to subscribed users.
- Independent platforms and communities. Smaller platforms, including HB Battle, organise events for everyday players, with published rules, room details before the match and a support process for disputes. These are the easiest place to start.
Which games are most common?
Free Fire and PUBG Mobile appear in most events, and Call of Duty: Mobile and Ludo are growing. Read the game guides to see how events differ: Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile and Ludo. Not sure which to pick? Our comparison of PUBG Mobile, Free Fire and Call of Duty: Mobile helps you decide.
How a typical event is structured
- Registration. You register with your in-game name and ID, or your team's details.
- Qualifiers or a first round. Bigger events use qualifiers to reduce the number of teams; smaller ones may go straight to a main stage.
- Room details. The organiser shares a room code shortly before each match, and players join a custom or private match.
- Matches and scoring. Results follow a points system or a knockout bracket. Learn the difference in knockout vs points-based formats.
- Results and disputes. Scoreboard screenshots or recordings are used to confirm the outcome, and a dispute process handles disagreements.
How to find events
Start with the official pages and social channels of the game and of the platform running the event. Check the HB Battle tournament schedule for what is currently open, and join gaming communities in your city for local events. Always confirm details on the event's own page rather than a forwarded message.
How to check that an event is legitimate
- The rules, schedule and format are published before you register.
- There is a clear way to contact organisers and to raise a dispute.
- Nobody asks for your password, verification code or account login.
- Results are explained and evidence is treated fairly.
- Any fees, prizes or payment terms are stated clearly, and nothing promises guaranteed income.
Our guide on how to choose a legitimate tournament platform goes into each point.
Getting started as a new player
Pick one game, learn its tournament rules, prepare your phone and connection, and enter a small event first. Use the beginner's guide as a checklist, read the tournament rules and keep a screenshot of every result. Competing is about improving over time, not about quick money, and gaming should never be treated as guaranteed income.
When you are ready, see how HB Battle works or browse all guides.