The Esports Nations Cup 2027 (ENC 26) tournament for PUBG (both the PC version PUBG: Battlegrounds and the mobile version PUBG Mobile) is the first global event of its kind organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), where the competition system has been transformed to rely on national teams representing their countries directly instead of professional clubs.
Format
Group Stage (November 3rd – 5th, 2027)
Participants: 32 teams divided into 4 groups of 8.
Format: Round-robin system.
Matches: Each group matchup consists of 6 matches.
Progression: The top 4 teams from each group advance to the Grand Finals, while the remaining teams are eliminated.
Grand Finals (November 6th – 8th, 2026)
Participants: 16 qualifying teams.
Matches: A total of 18 matches (6 matches per day).
Special Rule: The Smash Rule will be enforced starting on Day 3 to determine the champion.
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Schedule & Format Overview
**Group Stage | Nov 3 – 5
32 Teams | 4 Groups of 8
Round-Robin format (6 matches per matchup)
Top 4 teams per group advance to the Grand Finals **Grand Finals | Nov 6 – 8
16 Finalist Teams
18 Total Matches (6 matches daily)
Smash Rule activated on Day 3