The PUBG: Battlegrounds (PC version) at the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC26) is the true pinnacle of classic battle royale games, blending long-term strategic planning with killer shooting skills across vast maps.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSJul 21, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026Paris, France
$2,000,000PUBG Corporation Esports World Cup Foundation
$2,000,000PUBG Corporation Esports World Cup FoundationFormat
Group Stage (July 21–23, 2026)
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Groups: 24 teams split into 3 groups (A, B, C).
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Format: Round-robin (A vs B, A vs C, B vs C).
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Matches: 6 matches per matchup (12 matches per team, 18 total).
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Cutoff: Top 16 teams advance to Finals; bottom 8 are eliminated.
Grand Finals (July 24–26, 2026)
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Teams & Matches: 16 teams, 18 matches over 3 days.
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Rule: "Smash Rule" applies on Day 3.