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PUBG Asia Stars 2026 is a three-day, six-region PUBG: Battlegrounds invitational with 48 participants, nine modes and a $70,000 team prize pool; its sponsor activation status is under review after a fairness dispute.
Sep 9, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
PUBG Weekly Series Phase 2 is the 2026 Korean regional PUBG: Battlegrounds competition.
Jun 23, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026
PUBG Nations Cup 2026 was a 24-team Seoul tournament with a survival stage, a three-day grand final and a $500,000 base prize pool plus crowdfunding.
Jul 23, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
PUBG Nations Cup 2025 expanded to 24 national squads and five competition days in Seoul, with a $500,000 base prize pool plus crowdfunding.
Jul 7, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025
The second Esports World Cup ran in Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, 2025, with 2,000 players and 200 clubs competing in 25 tournaments across 24 games. Team Falcons retained the Club Championship.
Sep 6, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024
PUBG Nations Cup 2024 was a 16-team Seoul tournament with 18 matches and a $300,000 base prize pool plus crowdfunding.
Jul 3, 2024 - Aug 25, 2024
The inaugural Esports World Cup ran in Riyadh from July 3 to August 25, 2024. Its final program comprised 23 events across 22 esports, with a $62.5 million combined prize pool and Team Falcons winning the Club Championship.
Sep 15, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023
PUBG Nations Cup 2023 returned to Seoul with 16 national squads, 18 matches and a $300,000 base prize pool plus crowdfunding.
Jun 16, 2022 - Jun 19, 2022
PUBG Nations Cup 2022 marked the event's return after a three-year gap, bringing 16 national squads to Bangkok for a 20-match main competition.
Aug 9, 2019 - Aug 11, 2019
PUBG Nations Cup 2019 was the inaugural PUBG Esports national-team tournament, held in Seoul with 16 squads and 64 players.