The PUBG Nations Cup 2026 (PNC 2026) is confirmed to return to Seoul, South Korea, this summer. The tournament will feature 24 teams battling across five days of intense competition, promising the most diverse lineup in its history with the inclusion of new challenger teams.
Dates and Venue
PNC 2026 is scheduled from June 23 to June 28. The Grand Finals will be held at the Jangchung Arena in Seoul, marking its return to the venue for the first time in seven years since 2019.
- Survival Stage: June 23 – 24
- Grand Finals: June 26 – 28
Participating Teams
This year's tournament will see 24 teams compete, including the defending champions, Vietnam. The full roster of participating nations includes:
- Defending Champion: Vietnam
- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Neutral Team, Norway, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
New Challengers and Returning Nations
Kazakhstan and Ukraine are set to make their debut at the PUBG Nations Cup, adding fresh talent to the competition. Additionally, Finland will make a long-awaited return, having last competed at PNC 2022. These new and returning teams are expected to bring new dynamics and storylines to the tournament, challenging established powerhouses.
Further details regarding team rosters, ticket sales, and broadcast information will be released on the official PUBG Esports website in the coming weeks.
