PUBG X PAYDAY Streamer Challenge — Pull Off the Biggest Heist of Your Streaming Career.

The vault is open. The crew is assembling. And the biggest heist of your streaming career is about to begin.

Introducing the PUBG X PAYDAY Streamer Challenge, a competitive streaming event that rewards both your heisting skills inside the game and your performance as a streamer outside of it. With a $100,000 prize pool up for grabs, this is your chance to go down in PUBG history.

The challenge is open to streamers on Twitch, Kick, and YouTube. If that sounds like you, gear up — because this job has your name on it.

HOW IT WORKS

During the event period, stream PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' PAYDAY mode and compete across two separate leaderboards: the Play Ranking Leaderboard and the Streaming Ranking Leaderboard. Your progress on both will be updated daily on the official event page, so you can track your standing in real time. Each participant is eligible for one prize only, based on whichever leaderboard they rank higher on. 

• Play Ranking Leaderboard — Your rank is determined by your total score accumulated in PAYDAY mode throughout the event period. Scores are calculated using the following formula, based on in-game data: Final Score = Money + (Special Kills x 5,000) + (Kills x 500)

• Streaming Ranking Leaderboard — Your rank is determined by the total hours watched on your PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS stream during the event period. Streaming data is sourced from streamscharts.com. Your stream category must be set to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS for your watch hours to count toward the ranking. Note that the official leaderboard on the event page is updated once per day. Please note that streaming replays (playing pre-recorded on-demand videos instead of a live broadcast) are not permitted, even if the platform allows it. Any use of replays will be considered an attempt to artificially inflate streaming time and will result in disqualification upon detection.

Top 10 from Play Ranking Leaderboard and top 10 from Streaming Ranking Leaderboard, regardless of PC or Console, will take home a share of the $100,000 prize pool.

(*NOTE: After each event period begins, please allow up to 2 days for data to be collected and the leaderboard to receive its first update.)

• Event Submission Guides and Official Rules: PAYDAY Streamer Challenge_2026 - Google Drive 

EVENT SCHEDULE

• Event Period

  • PC: 2026.05.13 9AM - 2026.05.22 9AM (UTC)

  • Console: 2026.05.21 9AM - 2026.05.30 9AM (UTC)

• Registration Period

  • PC: 2026.05.06 9AM - 2026.05.19 9AM (UTC)

  • Console: 2026.05.06 9AM - 2026.05.27 9AM (UTC)

• Winner Announcement: Final winners will be decided based on the combined PC and Console rankings. Results will be posted as a separate notice on the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS EVENT tab within one month of the event's conclusion.

PRIZE POOL

• The $100,000 total prize pool will be split among the top 10 finishers from the Play Ranking Leaderboard and the Streaming Ranking Leaderboard.

• If a streamer finishes in the top 10 on both the Play Ranking Leaderboard and the Streaming Ranking Leaderboard, they are eligible for one prize only, awarded based on their higher-placing leaderboard.

• All tax obligations arising from prize winnings are the sole responsibility of the recipient. KRAFTON bears no liability for any taxes or fees incurred. Please also note that prize delivery may be delayed or replaced with an alternative of comparable value depending on the political or administrative situation in certain countries or regions.

HOW TO SIGN UP

The PUBG X PAYDAY Streamer Challenge is open to streamers on Twitch, Kick, and YouTube. Complete the official sign-up form to lock in your participation.

• Registration Period

  • PC: 2026.05.06 9AM - 2026.05.19 9AM (UTC)

  • Console: 2026.05.06 9AM - 2026.05.27 9AM (UTC)

• Eligibility Note: Streamers residing in the following countries or regions are not eligible to participate: Afghanistan, Andorra, Australia, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kiribati, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, Palau, Palestine, Panama, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Somalia, South Korea, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

• Pre-registration Requirements: You must have a channel with at least 1,000 followers and have streamed for at least 20 hours in the 14 days before the event start date (as verified via streamscharts.com; any game category is accepted).

  • PC participants: A minimum of 20 hours of streaming from April 29 to May 12 must be on record.

  • Console participants: A minimum of 20 hours of streaming from May 7 to 20 must be on record.

• Minimum Participation Requirements: To be eligible for prizes, you must meet both of the following during your event period:

  • Stream for a minimum of 5 hours with your category set to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.

  • Complete at least 10 sessions of PAYDAY mode.

• No matter when you register within the registration window, your stats will be calculated from the full duration of your platform's event period. Signing up late will not put you at a disadvantage.

• During sign-up, you will be asked whether you consent to PUBG featuring clips from your PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS broadcasts on its official social platforms.

• If you are selected as a winner, you will need to make all livestream VODs from the event period publicly viewable so that eligibility can be verified. Please ensure your VODs are accessible even after the event ends.

• KRAFTON reserves the right to disqualify any participant found to be manipulating viewership metrics, follower counts, stream categories, or in-game performance through artificial or unauthorized means. All activity is monitored throughout the event period, and any attempt to gain an unfair advantage through third-party services, automation tools, or misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from all leaderboards without prior notice, regardless of the severity of the violation.

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Live leaderboard standings will be available from May 13th:

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DROPS

It is not just the streamers who walk away with something. Throughout the event period, Twitch and Kick Drops will be active across the entire PUBG category, giving your viewers the chance to earn free in-game items just by tuning in.

• Drops active: 2026.05.13 9AM - 2026.05.30 9AM (UTC)

FAQ

Q1. Can I sign up for both PC and Console?

A1. No. You must choose one platform when registering, and your eligibility and ranking will be tied to that platform only. If submissions are received for both platforms, the one submitted first will be used to determine your ranking.

Q2. Can I stream on multiple platforms at the same time (e.g., Twitch and YouTube)?

A2. You may only compete on one streaming platform. If registrations are submitted for more than one platform, stats from whichever platform was registered first will be used for ranking. For example, if you registered on Twitch first, only your Twitch hours watched will count.

Q3. Will I be penalized for registering late?

A3. Not at all. Your stats will be counted from the full event period for your chosen platform, regardless of when you register. Just make sure you meet the pre-registration requirements and minimum participation requirements stated above.

Q4. How often is the leaderboard updated, and when will I first see my stats?

A4. The leaderboard refreshes once per day. After an event period kicks off, please allow up to 2 days for initial data collection before your stats appear. You can check your standing at any time on the official event page.

The PUBG X PAYDAY Streamer Challenge is your shot at pulling off something legendary. Gather your crew, plan your run, and show the Battlegrounds what you are made of.

See you in the fields.

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Team.