Hello, PUBG Esports fans!
From Regional Series, to the PUBG Global Series (PGS), and all the way to the PUBG Global Championship (PGC) — here's everything you need to know about PGS Points, PGC Points, and seed allocation for the PUBG Esports 2026 season.
Key Highlights for 2026
The PUBG Global Series is structured into 4 Circuits per year, with each Circuit consisting of 3 Series, for a total of 12 events (PGS 1–12).
Points escalate in the second half of the season. Circuit 3 & 4 (PGS 7–12) award double the points compared to Circuit 1 & 2 (PGS 1–6).
The Esports World Cup (EWC) returns as a first-half milestone event. Qualification is based on first-half PGS Points and Regional Series results. Note that no PGS Points will be awarded at the EWC in 2026.
The PUBG Global Championship 2026 will feature 32 teams qualifying through PGS Points and regional PGC Points, with the introduction of a Host Country seed.
PUBG Global Series: Participating Teams
Each PUBG Global Series event features 24 teams. The team composition differs between the first and second halves of the season.
First Half (Circuit 1 & 2, PGS 1–6)
PUBG Esports Global Partner Teams — 12 teams
Invited Teams from Regional Series — 12 teams
Korea (2), Vietnam (2), Americas (2), EMEA (2), China (2), Thailand (2)
Second Half (Circuit 3 & 4, PGS 7–12)
PUBG Global Partner Teams — 12 teams
Regional Series Top Teams — 12 teams
The highest PGC Point earners from the first-half regional series in each region
Korea (2), Vietnam (2), Americas (2), EMEA (2), China (2), Thailand (2)
PUBG Global Series: Points
Teams earn PGS Points through each PUBG Global Series event.
Within each Circuit, Series 1 and Series 2 award the same base points, while the Circuit Finals award double. Additionally, Circuit 3 & 4 award double the points compared to Circuit 1 & 2, placing greater emphasis on second-half performance.
❗️ Only the top 16 teams earn PGS Points. Teams finishing 17th–24th do not receive PGS Points.
PGS Points determine Circuit Finals qualification (PGS 3, 6, 9, 12) and are also used for Esports World Cup and PUBG Global Championship qualification.
Circuit Finals Qualification: Circuit Finals seeding is determined by cumulative PGS Points earned in Series 1 and Series 2 of each Circuit. The top 8 teams advance directly to the Grand Finals, while the remaining 16 teams compete in the Survival Stage for a spot in the Grand Finals.
Esports World Cup Qualification: The top 9 teams in first-half PGS Points (PGS 1–6) will qualify. PGS Points are used to determine qualification only — no PGS Points will be awarded based on EWC results. See the Esports World Cup seed allocation below for full details.
PUBG Global Championship Qualification: The top 8 teams in the final PGS Point standings (PGS 1–12) will earn automatic qualification for PGC 2026. See the PGC seed allocation below for full details.
PUBG Global Championship Points
Each region operates its own PGC Points system, with teams earning points through their respective regional competitions. Final regional standings are determined by cumulative points across the 2026 season, with later events awarding more points than earlier ones.
Korea: PUBG Weekly Series (PWS)
Vietnam: PUBG Vietnam Series (PVS)
Americas: PUBG Americas Series (PAS)
EMEA: PUBG EMEA Championship (PEC)
China: PUBG Champions League (PCL)
Rest of APAC: PUBG Master Series (PMS)
Thailand: PUBG Thailand Series (PTS)
Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup takes center stage at mid-season 2026, with 24 teams set to compete. Qualification is based on first-half PGS performance and Regional Series results.
Qualification Period: PGS 1–6 (Circuit 1 & 2), First-Half Regional Series
Total: 24 Teams
Defending Champion — 1 team (Twisted Minds)
PGS Points — Top 9 teams
Regional PGC Points — 14 teams
Korea (2), Vietnam (2), Americas (2), EMEA (2), China (2), Thailand (2), Rest of APAC (2)
PUBG Global Championship 2026: Seed Allocation
The most prestigious event on the PUBG Esports calendar, the PUBG Global Championship 2026 will feature 32 teams who have proven themselves throughout the season.
Qualification Period: PGS 1–12, Full-Year Regional Series
Total: 32 Teams
PGS Points — Top 8 teams
Regional PGC Points — 23 teams
Korea (3), Vietnam (3), Americas (4), EMEA (4), China (4), Thailand (3), Rest of APAC (2)
Host Country — 1 team
❗️ If a team qualifies for the PGC through PGS Points and also earns a regional series seed, the next highest-ranked team in that region's standings will receive the PGC seed.
The 2026 season is packed with opportunities for teams to prove themselves on the global stage. With a 32-team PGC, increased second-half stakes, and multiple pathways to qualification, every match is a step on the road to the PGC.
We'll see you on the Battlegrounds!