PUBG Americas & EMEA Championship Spring Playoffs Kick Off, Anti-Cheat Enhanced
The PUBG Americas Series (PAS1) and PUBG EMEA Championship (PEC) Spring tournaments are set to ignite the competitive scene this weekend, introducing revamped formats and exciting rewards for viewers. Additionally, Krafton has detailed significant improvements to its anti-cheat system.
PUBG Americas Series Playoffs 1: Everything You Need To Know
The PUBG Americas Series is gearing up for its Playoffs and Finals. All matches will kick off at 4 PM PDT and can be streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, and Kick.
Schedule
- Playoffs 1: April 17 - 19
- Finals 1: April 24 - 26
- Playoffs 2: May 1 - 3
- Finals 2: May 8 - 10
Format
Playoffs 1 introduces a new three-day format, where 29 top teams from North and South America will battle for a spot in Finals 1. The leaderboard resets daily, with top teams qualifying directly to the Finals. Teams are seeded into Day 1, 2, or 3 based on their PAS Cups leaderboard position or invitation status, offering more chances to qualify.
- Playoffs 1 Day 1 (Friday, April 17): Top 8 Teams advance to Finals
- Team Liquid, FURIA, Team Falcons, ROC Esports, Copenhagen Wolves, +55 e-Sports, TOYO, Bestia, Athletes of Christ, Newgen Allstars, NO WAY, DUEL, Last Breath, PEST Control, What It Takes, EUFAREIX10
- Playoffs 1 Day 2 (Saturday, April 18): Top 5 Teams advance to Finals
- RENT FREE, Chupinsky s, Team FATE, Collector, IAM BOLIVIA, Tempest, Injected, Affinity, plus the Bottom 8 Teams from Day 1
- Playoffs 1 Day 3 (Sunday, April 19): Top 3 Teams advance to Finals
- Also known as, NEVERMIND, DOTS, For Nothing, Dream One, plus the Bottom 11 Teams from Day 2
The structure for Playoffs 2 (May 1 - 3) will mirror Playoffs 1, with teams starting on the same respective days.
Drops
Twitch and Kick drops will be active during the PAS1 Grand Finals weekends (April 24-26 and May 8-10) on official broadcasts and select watch party streams. Viewers can earn exclusive items daily. These drops will also be active during the PUBG EMEA Championship streams.
April 24
- Watch 60 minutes: Yeet! (Spray)
- Watch 120 minutes: Casper The Caster (Emblem)
April 25
- Watch 60 minutes: Victory Dance 93
- Watch 120 minutes: Festive Flurry Jeans
April 26
- Watch 60 minutes: Victory Dance 74
- Watch 120 minutes: Festive Flurry Shoes
April 24 - 26
- Watch 420 minutes: Festive Flurry Sweater
May 8
- Watch 60 minutes: Friendly Fire (Spray)
- Watch 120 minutes: Networked Gloves
May 9
- Watch 60 minutes: Victory Dance 142
- Watch 120 minutes: Foulmouthed Mask
May 10
- Watch 60 minutes: Lipovka Slacks
- Watch 120 minutes: Dash Doberman Tee
May 8 - 10
- Watch 420 minutes: Serpent's Garden Jacket
Where To Watch
- Official English Language Broadcast: Twitch, YouTube, Kick
- Official Brazilian Portuguese Language Broadcast: Twitch, YouTube, Kick
PUBG EMEA Championship: Spring - Playoffs
The PUBG EMEA Championship is also set to begin, with all matches starting at 18:00 CEST. Tune in live on Twitch, YouTube, and Kick.
Schedule
- Playoffs 1: April 17 - 19
- Grand Finals 1: April 24 - 26
- Playoffs 2: May 1 - 3
- Grand Finals 2: May 8 - 10
Format
Playoffs 1 will feature a new format over three days, with 29 top teams from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa competing for a spot in Grand Finals 1. The leaderboard resets daily, and top teams qualify directly. Teams are seeded into Day 1, 2, or 3 based on their PEC Cups leaderboard position or invitation status.
- Playoffs 1 Day 1 (Friday, April 17): Top 8 Teams advance to Finals
- Acend, Bushido Wildcats, NAVI, S2G Esports, S8UL, Twisted Minds, Virtus.pro, Vitality, Construction Workers, Team Nemesis, HiVE, noslack, exhowl, Joga Bonito, Vis, The Myth of
- Playoffs 1 Day 2 (Saturday, April 18): Top 5 Teams advance to Finals
- BORZ, PGG, Starry SKY, Baldinini, YOOO, Ghetto Gang, NoTag Team, Storm on Request, plus the Bottom 8 Teams from Day 1
- Playoffs 1 Day 3 (Sunday, April 19): Top 3 Teams advance to Finals
- Redline, Vuptrox, GoNext Esports, PBRU, Everlong, plus the Bottom 11 Teams from Day 2
The structure for Playoffs 2 (May 1 - 3) will be identical to Playoffs 1.
Drops
PEC Grand Finals weekends (April 24-26 and May 8-10) will offer Twitch and Kick drops on official broadcasts and select watch party streams. These drops are also active during the PUBG Americas Series streams.
April 24
- Watch 60 minutes: Yeet! (Spray)
- Watch 120 minutes: Casper The Caster (Emblem)
April 25
- Watch 60 minutes: Victory Dance 93
- Watch 120 minutes: Festive Flurry Jeans
April 26
- Watch 60 minutes: Victory Dance 74
- Watch 120 minutes: Festive Flurry Shoes
April 24 - 26
- Watch 420 minutes: Festive Flurry Sweater
May 8
- Watch 60 minutes: Friendly Fire (Spray)
- Watch 120 minutes: Networked Gloves
May 9
- Watch 60 minutes: Victory Dance 142
- Watch 120 minutes: Foulmouthed Mask
May 10
- Watch 60 minutes: Lipovka Slacks
- Watch 120 minutes: Dash Doberman Tee
May 8 - 10
- Watch 420 minutes: Serpent's Garden Jacket
Where To Watch
- Official English Language Broadcast: Twitch, YouTube, Kick
- Official Turkish Language Broadcast: Twitch, YouTube, Kick
- Official Russian Language Broadcast: Twitch, YouTube
Teams To Watch
- NAVI & Virtus.pro: Recent PGS 2 and PGS 3 champions, these teams are global titans. Their regional performance in the new format will be keenly observed.
- Twisted Minds: The reigning PEC Champions from 2025 face a new format, TPP, and increased competition. Can they defend their title?
- Acend, Bushido Wildcats & S8UL: Invited teams making their 2026 PEC debut. S8UL, with its new world-class roster (Molodoct, Bestoloch, ADOUZ1E, F1lfirst), carries high expectations.
- Construction Workers: With the addition of Pixel1k, this ex-FaZe roster has shown dominant form in PEC Qualifying Cups, aiming to maintain momentum into the Playoffs and Finals.
Anti-Cheat System Improvements
Krafton has announced ongoing improvements to the anti-cheat system. Further details are available in the full announcement.
