PUBG Global Championship (PGC) 2026 Schedule, Teams and Format

Following the action-packed PUBG Global Series and regional qualifiers, the PGC 2026 teams are now set, and one will be crowned the world champion. Setting a new milestone, PUBG Global Championship 2026 will be held across two venues, with Shanghai, China, kicking off the season before transitioning to Istanbul, Türkiye, for the Grand Finals.

The PGC 2026 will also be sharing its grand stage with the PMGC tournament (the mobile version), adding more celebrations and action to the same venue. Here is everything we know about the PGC 2026 Schedule, Qualified Teams, and other key events.

List of All Qualified PGC 2026 Teams

The PGC 2026 teams consist of 32 squads that came out on top in the regional qualifiers. S2G Esports will also be one of the participating teams through the special host country invite. The Indian organisation Godlike Esports will also join the competition in PGC 2026. Here are all 32 teams which will appear in PGC 2026:

If you are a mobile player, check the CEGC 2026 BGMI Group Stage 1 Day 4 Points Table now, to know which team is dominating the event.

PGC 2026 Complete Schedule & Format

As mentioned, PUBG Global Championship 2026 will be featured across two nations for the first time ever. Here is the PGC 2026 schedule along with key details of the tournament:

PGC 2026 schedule is designed to filter the most resilient ones to enter the Grand Finals in Türkiye. Given the massive $1.5 million prize pool and crowdfunding, players can also expect several individual awards with huge cash prizes.

The PGC 2026 format is designed to filter the most resilient teams for the Grand Finals in Türkiye. As the offline games in Shanghai, China, will see 32 teams compete, only the best 16 will make it to the PGC 2026 Grand Finals in Istanbul.

How to Watch PGC 2026 Stream Live

Organisers have set up multiple ways to watch the PGC 2026 stream and support their favourite squads in action. Fans can follow all the tournament through these PUBG Esports official channels:

• YouTube: PUBG Esports Channel.
• Twitch: PUBG Battlegrounds Channel.

The broadcasts will be available in regional languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai, to ensure broader coverage. Fans can also expect several streams to feature real-time map rotations, some circle and live standings of PGC 2026. Keep an eye on our Esports tab for more information on PGC 2026 and other latest news from the industry!