
PUBG: Battlegrounds is a tactical battle royale where 100 players parachute onto massive maps, scavenge for weapons, armor, and vehicles, and fight to be the last squad standing. Teams must carefully manage positioning, rotations, and the ever-shrinking play zone, combining sharp shooting with strategic decision-making to outlast their rivals.
Genre: Battle Royale
At the Esports World Cup 2026, the world’s best squads in PUBG: Battlegrounds compete for a share of the $2 million prize pool, showcasing elite teamwork, map control, and survival instincts that have made PUBG one of the most influential battle royale esports. The PUBG tournament at EWC continues the legacy of high-stakes competition on the global stage, where top teams battle through intense matches to claim the championship and cement their place among the game’s elite.
EWC PUBG Schedule: Jul 21–26, 2026
Prize Pool: $2,000,000
Competing Teams: 40





EWC PUBG refers to the Esports World Cup tournament featuring the popular battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds, where the world’s top teams compete in high-stakes matches for a share of the championship prize pool.
Yes, the game is officially featured in the EWC 2026 lineup.
You can find the full list of teams competing in PUBG: Battlegrounds at the Esports World Cup 2026 directly on this page or on the official website of the Esports World Cup Foundation.
The 2025 PUBG: Battlegrounds championship concluded as a triumph of strategic depth and tactical execution, leaving Twisted Minds as the undisputed champions of the world's most lucrative esports festival.


