Dates, Format, and Prize Pool Announced for PUBG Esports World Cup 2026

The organizers of the Esports World Cup 2026 have revealed details about the upcoming PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS tournament, which will take place from July 21 to 26 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The competition will feature 24 teams and will be divided into two stages. The group stage will consist of three groups of eight teams, followed by a knockout stage featuring the top 16 teams. The total prize pool for the event will be $2,000,000.

As a reminder, the 2025 PUBG Esports World Cup was held from August 12 to 16 in Riyadh with 24 teams competing. The tournament also featured a $2,000,000 prize pool and concluded with a victory for Twisted Minds.