PUBG Global Series 8 Survival Stage Live: Circuit 3 Kicks Off in Shanghai with Double Points
The PUBG Global Series Circuit 3 has officially moved to Shanghai, China, bringing with it PGS 7, PGS 8, and PGS 9. This circuit, running from August 5 to 23, marks the second half of the 2026 PGS season, where all series will award twice as many PGS Points as the first half. This significant change intensifies the race for PGC 2026 qualification.
Circuit 3 Overview
- Dates: August 5–23, 2026
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Participating Teams: 24 (12 Global Partner Teams, 12 Regional Qualifiers)
- Total Prize Pool: $500,000
- PGS 7: $100,000
- PGS 8: $100,000
- PGS 9: $300,000
- Match Start Time: 10:00 UTC daily (PGS 7 Group Stage on August 5 begins at 05:00 UTC)
Tournament Schedule
| Series | Date | Stage | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGS 7 | August 5 | Group Stage | 05:00 UTC |
| August 6 | Winners Stage | 10:00 UTC | |
| August 7 | Survival Stage | 10:00 UTC | |
| August 8–9 | Final Stage | 10:00 UTC | |
| PGS 8 | August 13 | Winners Stage | 10:00 UTC |
| August 14 | Survival Stage | 10:00 UTC | |
| August 15–16 | Final Stage | 10:00 UTC | |
| PGS 9 | August 20 | Survival Stage | 10:00 UTC |
| August 21–23 | Grand Finals | 10:00 UTC |
Tournament Format
Circuit 3 employs a progressive stage system, with team seeding determined by previous series results.
PGS 7 — August 5–9
- Group Stage: 24 teams split into Groups A, B, and C. Each team plays six of nine matches.
- Top 16 advance to Winners Stage.
- Bottom 8 proceed to Survival Stage.
- Winners Stage: 16 teams play five matches.
- Top 8 advance directly to Final Stage and receive Advantage Points.
- Bottom 8 proceed to Survival Stage.
- Survival Stage: 16 teams play five matches.
- Top 8 advance to Final Stage.
- Bottom 8 are eliminated.
- Final Stage: 16 teams compete in 10 matches over two days.
PGS 8 — August 13–16
- No Group Stage. Teams are seeded based on PGS 7 standings.
- PGS 7 Top 16 → Winners Stage.
- PGS 7 Bottom 8 → Survival Stage.
- Following Winners and Survival Stages, 16 teams advance to a 10-match Final Stage over two days.
PGS 9 — Circuit Final, August 20–23
- Seeding based on cumulative Circuit 3 PGS Points (from PGS 7 and PGS 8).
- Top 8 in cumulative points advance directly to Grand Finals.
- Remaining 16 teams proceed to Survival Stage.
- Survival Stage: Top 8 advance to Grand Finals.
- Grand Finals: 16 teams compete in 15 matches over three days to crown the Circuit 3 champion.
Advantage Points
Teams placing in the top eight of the PGS 7 and PGS 8 Winners Stages receive Advantage Points, which are added to their scores at the start of the respective Final Stage.
| Winners Stage Placement | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Points | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Participating Teams
Circuit 3 features 12 Global Partner Teams and 12 regional qualifiers.
| Region | Global Partner Teams | Regional League Qualifiers |
|---|---|---|
| Korea | DN SOOPers, Gen.G Esports | Geekay Esports, T1 |
| China | 17Gaming, FOUR ANGRY MEN, Petrichor Road | JD Gaming, TYLOO |
| Thailand | FULL SENSE, eArena | Made in Thailand, Sharper Esports |
| Vietnam | Anyone's Legend | GAM The Expendables, The Vicious Esports |
| EMEA | Twisted Minds, Virtus.pro, Natus Vincere | Team Vitality, Team Nemesis |
| Americas | Falcons | TEAM LIQUID, Godlike |
Group Stage Draw
| Group A | Group B | Group C |
|---|---|---|
| 17Gaming | Petrichor Road | FOUR ANGRY MEN |
| JD Gaming | TYLOO | DN SOOPers |
| Gen.G Esports | Geekay Esports | T1 |
| eArena | Anyone's Legend | FULL SENSE |
| Made in Thailand | Sharper Esports | GAM The Expendables |
| The Vicious Esports | Virtus.pro | Natus Vincere |
| Twisted Minds | Team Vitality | Team Nemesis |
| Falcons | TEAM LIQUID | Godlike |
The Group Stage will be played in the order of A&B, B&C, and A&C. Each group matchup includes one match on Erangel, Miramar, and Taego, with every team competing in six of the nine total matches.
PGS Points — Double Points in the Second Half
Circuits 3 and 4 award double PGS Points. Champions of PGS 7 and PGS 8 will earn 60 points each, while the PGS 9 champion will receive 120 points.
| Final Placement | PGS 7 | PGS 8 | PGS 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 60 | 60 | 120 |
| 2nd | 48 | 48 | 96 |
| 3rd | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| 4th | 34 | 34 | 68 |
| 5th | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 6th | 26 | 26 | 52 |
| 7th | 22 | 22 | 44 |
| 8th | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| 9th | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 10th | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 11th | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 12th | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 13th | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 14th–16th | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 17th–24th | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Only the top 16 teams in each series receive PGS Points. At the conclusion of PGS 12, the top eight teams in the annual PGS Points standings will directly qualify for PGC 2026. This double-point system offers a crucial opportunity for teams to either solidify their lead or make a significant comeback in the PGC race.
Map Pool and Order
Circuit 3 will feature Erangel, Miramar, Taego, and Rondo.
| Stage | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 | Match 4 | Match 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | Erangel | Miramar | Taego | — | — |
| Winners / Survival / Final Day 1 / Grand Finals Days 1 & 3 | Erangel | Miramar | Taego | Rondo | Erangel |
| Final Day 2 / Grand Finals Day 2 | Taego | Erangel | Rondo | Miramar | Taego |
The Group Stage maintains a consistent Erangel → Miramar → Taego order across all three group matchups for Matches 1 through 9.
Prize Pool
The total prize pool for Circuit 3 is $500,000, distributed as follows:
- PGS 7: $100,000 ($30,000 for the champion)
- PGS 8: $100,000 ($30,000 for the champion)
- PGS 9: $300,000 ($100,000 for the champion)
Placement prizes are awarded to the top eight teams in PGS 7 and PGS 8, and to all 16 Grand Finalists in PGS 9. Each series also includes separate match-win and MVP prizes. The total prize pool for the entire 2026 PGS season across four circuits and 12 series is $2,000,000.
How to Watch
All PGS 7–9 matches will be broadcast live on official PUBG Esports channels. Matches begin daily at 10:00 UTC, with the exception of the PGS 7 Group Stage on August 5, which starts at 05:00 UTC. Detailed broadcast channels and viewing links will be announced separately.
Circuit 3 in Shanghai is poised to be a decisive phase for the 2026 season, with 24 teams vying for PGC 2026 qualification and substantial prize money.
