The official rosters for the PUBG Nations Cup 2026 (PNC 2026) have been unveiled, confirming the 24 all-star teams set to compete in Seoul this June. A total of 96 all-star players and 24 coaches will vie for the title of world's best.
Storylines to Watch at PNC 2026
Return of the Champions
Ten past champions from previous PUBG Nations Cups are returning to the PNC 2026 stage. Notable returns include:
- ADOUZ1E: The first PNC Champion (2019) returns after seven years.
- United Kingdom (PNC 2022 Champion): The full championship lineup of Vard, Fexx, TeaBone, and mykLe reunites under head coach MiracU.
- South Korea (PNC 2023 & PNC 2024 Back-to-Back Champion): Heaven is the only player in the field with two PNC titles.
- Vietnam (PNC 2025 Defending Champion): The title-winning roster — Himass, TanVuu, Delwyn, and Sololzy — returns intact with head coach DjChip.
Players with Perfect Attendance
Three players have participated in every single PUBG Nations Cup since its inception in 2019:
- Vard (United Kingdom)
- ItzzChrizZ (Germany)
- luke12 (Australia)
This marks their sixth PNC appearance. Chinese Taipei's head coach Leo also maintains an uninterrupted record, having competed as a player from 2019 to 2025 before transitioning to a coaching role this year.
Birthday on the Grand Finals Stage
Denmark's Mikzenn (Patrick Pagh Christensen) will celebrate his 24th birthday on June 27, coinciding with the PNC 2026 Grand Finals. He is the only player among the 96 competitors whose birthday falls within the tournament window.
Yesterday's Teammates, Today's Rivals
PNC 2026 will feature players who are typically teammates facing off as rivals. Team Falcons, for instance, sends five representatives across three different national teams, with three serving as captains:
- TGLTN (Captain of Australia)
- Gustav (Captain of Denmark)
- Shrimzy (Captain of United States), alongside Kickstart and head coach GUNNER
These Falcons family members will compete against each other in Seoul.
Stay tuned for further updates on PNC 2026 via official PUBG Esports channels.
