The developers of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS have revealed the full list of teams that will compete in the PUBG event at the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place from July 21 to July 26. The tournament will feature a $2 million prize pool.
PUBG Tournament Schedule
- July 21 — Group Stage (Groups A & B)
- July 22 — Group Stage (Groups A & C)
- July 23 — Group Stage (Groups B & C)
- July 24–26 — Grand Finals
A total of 24 teams will participate in the event. One direct slot was awarded to the defending champions, Twisted Minds. Another eight spots were allocated to the teams with the highest number of PGS Points, while the remaining places were secured through regional qualification series.
Qualified via PGS Points
- 17 Gaming
- AG.AL
- DN SOOPers
- Four Angry Men
- MiTH
- Natus Vincere
- Petrichor Road
- T1
- VP
Qualified via Regional Series
Americas
- Team Falcons
- Team Liquid
China
- JD Gaming
- TYLOO
EMEA
- Team Nemesis
- Team Vitality
Korea
- Geekay Esports
- Gen.G Esports
Rest of APAC
- R8 Esports
- Shadow Esports
Thailand
- FULL SENSE
- Sharper Esports
Vietnam
- GAM Esports
- The Vicious Esports
As previously reported, PUBG Mobile and G2 Esports have announced a partnership aimed at developing the competitive PUBG Mobile scene in Western Europe.