The PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Grand Finals are officially underway following a grueling Survival Stage. Hosted in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from June 23rd to June 28th, the tournament features 24 national teams vying for a share of the $500,000 base prize pool, augmented by crowdfunding.
Tournament Format
PNC 2026 is structured into two main stages: the Survival Stage and the Grand Finals, with five matches played daily.
- Survival Stage: Two days, 10 matches total.
- Grand Finals: Three days, 15 matches total.
Eight teams from PNC 2025 automatically qualified for the Grand Finals. The remaining 16 teams battled it out in the Survival Stage for the final eight Grand Finals slots.
Grand Finals – 8 Teams (Direct Qualifiers):
- Vietnam (Defending Champion)
- Brazil
- China
- Germany
- Indonesia
- Korea
- Thailand
- United States of America
Survival Stage – 16 Teams:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Canada
- Chinese Taipei
- Denmark
- Finland
- India
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Malaysia
- Neutral Team
- Norway
- Philippines
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
The top 8 teams from the Survival Stage have now joined the direct qualifiers, forming a final field of 16 teams. The PNC 2026 champion will be determined by cumulative points accumulated over the three days of the Grand Finals.
Ruleset and Maps
The tournament utilizes the PUBG Esports S.U.P.E.R Point System for scoring. Matches will be played across Erangel, Miramar, Taego, and Rondo.
Grand Finals Map Order:
- Day 1: Erangel → Miramar → Taego → Rondo → Erangel
- Day 2: Taego → Erangel → Rondo → Miramar → Taego
- Day 3: Erangel → Miramar → Taego → Rondo → Erangel
Event Schedule and Platforms
The PNC 2026 Grand Finals live broadcast runs from June 26th (Friday) to June 28th (Sunday), with matches commencing at 10:00 UTC each day. Fans can tune in on Twitch and Kick.
Viewer Rewards
Viewers can earn exclusive in-game rewards by watching the Grand Finals on designated platforms. A KRAFTON ID linked to both your game and streaming accounts is required.
Grand Finals DAY 1 Rewards:
- 15 Minutes: PNC 2026 Victory (Spray)
- 30 Minutes: PNC 2026 Logo (Emblem)
Grand Finals DAY 2 Rewards:
- 15 Minutes: PNC 2026 Home Run (Spray)
- 30 Minutes: PNC 2026 Logo (Emblem)
Grand Finals DAY 3 Rewards:
- 15 Minutes: PNC 2026 Victory (Spray)
- 30 Minutes: PNC 2026 Home Run (Spray)
- 60 Minutes: PNC 2026 Logo (Emblem)
- 90 Minutes: PNC 2026 Jacket
