Hello, PUBG Esports fans.

With all 12 PUBG Global Series (PGS) tournaments now concluded, only one event remains to bring the 2026 PUBG Esports season to its grand finale: PUBG Global Championship 2026 (PGC 2026).

From December 1 to 13, 32 teams that have taken different paths to reach this stage will face off in the ultimate battle for the world championship title.

At PGC 2026, each team's starting stage is determined by its performance throughout the season. The 32 participating teams are divided into eight direct invites to the Grand Finals, eight direct invites to Survival Stage Day 1, and 16 teams starting in the Qualifying Stage.

• Virtus.pro (VP)

• 17Gaming (17)

• DN SOOPers (DNS)

• Falcons (FLC)

• Made in Thailand (MiTH)

• Natus Vincere (NAVI)

• Anyone's Legend (AL)

• S2G Esports (S2G)

• eArena (EA)

• T1 (T1)

• Team Liquid (TL)

• Four Angry Men (4AM)

• 09 (09)

• Alter Ego Esports (AE)

• Buriram United Esports (BRU)

• RELUCTANT SQUAD (RS)

• Twisted Minds (TWIS)

• Godlike (GodL)

• Circle Nine (C9)

• Copenhagen Wolves (WOLF)

• Petrichor Road (PeRo)

• Edward Gaming (EDG)

• JD Gaming (JDG)

• Acend (ACE)

• Team Vitality (VIT)

• Divine (DN)

• Geekay Esports (GK)

• FN Pocheon (FN)

• Shadow Esports (SE)

• Sharper Esports (SP)

• FULL SENSE (FS)

• Alpha Gaming (APG)

PGC 2026 consists of three stages: Qualifying Stage, Survival Stage, and Grand Finals. Results from each stage determine which teams advance, with 16 teams ultimately competing in the Grand Finals. This year, the Survival Stage combines daily qualification opportunities with a cumulative points race, making every match crucial to securing a place in the Grand Finals.

The Qualifying Stage marks the first challenge of PGC 2026, with 16 teams competing for a stronger starting position in the Survival Stage. The top eight teams advance to Survival Stage Day 1, while the remaining eight enter on Day 2. Although no teams are eliminated during the Qualifying Stage, their results determine when they enter the Survival Stage, making the opening matches an important part of the competition.

The Survival Stage takes place over five days, consisting of Day 1-4 and the Survival Stage Final. On each of the first four days, 16 teams compete, with the highest-scoring team of the day immediately securing a place in the Grand Finals. The remaining teams rotate in and out of subsequent matches based on their daily results. In the Survival Stage Final, the top 16 teams based on cumulative points compete for the remaining four Grand Finals spots.

• Day 1: 8 Survival Stage direct invites + Top 8 from the Qualifying Stage

• Day 2: 8 teams ranked 2nd-9th on Day 1 + Bottom 8 from the Qualifying Stage

• Day 3: 9 teams ranked 2nd-10th on Day 2 + 7 teams held over from Day 1

• Day 4: 10 teams ranked 2nd-11th on Day 3 + 6 teams held over from Day 2

• Final: Top 16 teams by cumulative points from Day 1-4 → Top 4 advance to the Grand Finals

This means four daily winners from Day 1-4 and the top four teams from the Final, making a total of eight teams, will advance to the Grand Finals.

The Survival Stage brings two battles together: the race to secure a direct Grand Finals spot each day and the cumulative points competition that continues until the Final. Teams that miss out on a daily win still have opportunities to advance, but a single strong performance does not guarantee a place in the Grand Finals. With the lineup changing each day and the standings constantly shifting, every match could make the difference between advancing and falling short.

Eight directly invited teams will be joined by eight teams advancing from the Survival Stage, bringing the final field to 16 teams. The Grand Finals will feature 15 matches across three days, with five matches per day. The final standings will be determined by the cumulative points earned across all matches.

Teams that dominated throughout the season and earned direct invitations will face those that fought their way through the Survival Stage. After taking different paths to reach this moment, the final 16 teams will meet on the same stage to compete for the title of 2026 PUBG Esports Champion.

On December 10, one day before the Grand Finals, Practice Day will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the players' actual practice sessions and rehearsals. Fans will get to see how the teams prepare for the competition through a variety of content, with specific programs varying by region. Regions offering Practice Day content will share further details through their respective official channels.

PGC 2026 will feature four maps: Erangel, Miramar, Taego, and Rondo. The detailed map rotation for each stage is as follows.

• Erangel → Miramar → Taego → Rondo → Erangel

Day 1 (December 11)

• Erangel → Miramar → Taego → Rondo → Erangel

Day 2 (December 12)

• Taego → Erangel → Rondo → Miramar → Taego

Day 3 (December 13)

• Erangel → Miramar → Taego → Rondo → Erangel

Alongside the glory of becoming world champions, a base prize pool of $1,500,000 is on the line. The PGC 2026 base prize pool consists of Ranking Prizes, awarded according to tournament results, and Special Prizes, recognizing outstanding performances by teams and players. On top of that, additional crowdfunding contributions from fans will further increase the rewards at PGC 2026.

A total of $1,310,000 will be distributed among all 32 participating teams based on their tournament results. The Grand Finals champion will receive $500,000, while the runner-up and third-place teams will receive $150,000 and $100,000, respectively. Teams that do not reach the Grand Finals will also receive prize money based on their final standings, with higher placements earning greater rewards.

An additional $190,000 will be awarded for outstanding performances during the Grand Finals.

• Grand Finals MVP ($10,000): Awarded to the most outstanding player of the Grand Finals

• Match Winner Bonus ($150,000): $10,000 awarded to the highest-scoring team in each of the 15 Grand Finals matches

• Most Kills Team ($30,000): Awarded to the team with the highest total number of kills across the Grand Finals

Beyond the final standings, these prizes reward exceptional performances and aggressive play, adding even more stakes to every Grand Finals match.

Fan-driven crowdfunding will operate separately from the base prize pool, serving as additional prize money to support participating clubs (Club Support). The accumulated crowdfunding prize money will be distributed among the top eight clubs in the Grand Finals, based on their final standings.

The final battle for the world championship begins on December 1. All matches will be broadcast live through the official PUBG Esports channels, with the 2026 PUBG Esports Champion crowned during the Grand Finals from December 11 to 13.

[Start Time]

• Qualifying Stage (December 1): 11:00 UTC

• Survival Stage (December 2 - December 6): 11:00 UTC

• Grand Finals Day 1-2 (December 11 - December 12): 11:00 UTC

• Grand Finals Day 3 (December 13): TBD

[Official Global Broadcast Channels - English]

• PUBG Esports Official Website: https://pubgesports.com/en

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pubgesports

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pubg

For more information on on-site attendance and fan activities, stay tuned to the official PUBG Esports website and social media channels.

32 Teams. One Champion.

BE THE #1.