The PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Grand Finals are in full swing, with Day 2 having kicked off and Day 3 marking the culmination of the intense competition. Hosted in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from June 23rd to June 28th, 24 national teams are battling for national pride and a share of the $500,000 base prize pool, which is further boosted by crowdfunding.
Grand Finals Participants
After a grueling Survival Stage, 16 teams have advanced to the Grand Finals. The top 8 teams from PNC 2025 automatically qualified, joined by 8 teams from the Survival Stage.
- Defending Champion: Vietnam
- Direct Qualifiers: Brazil, China, Germany, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, United States of America
- Survival Stage Qualifiers: Argentina, Denmark, Finland, Neutral Team, Philippines, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tournament Format
The PNC 2026 features two distinct stages:
- Survival Stage: 2 days, 10 matches total
- Grand Finals: 3 days, 15 matches total
Each day consists of 5 matches. The champion will be determined by cumulative points across the three days of the Grand Finals.
Tournament Ruleset
- Scoring: PUBG Esports S.U.P.E.R Point System
- Maps: Erangel, Miramar, Taego, 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 & Platforms
The PNC 2026 Grand Finals live broadcast runs from June 26th (Friday) to June 28th (Sunday), with matches starting at 10:00 UTC daily. Fans can catch all the action on Twitch and Kick.
Viewer Rewards
Tune in to the Grand Finals to earn exclusive in-game rewards through Twitch and Kick Drops. Ensure your KRAFTON ID is linked to both your game platform and streaming accounts.
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
