We are just three weeks away from the PUBG Global Championship 2026, where 16 teams fight for the crown in the Grand Finals and a massive share of prize money.

After the wrap-up of regional qualifiers, we have the list of all 32 teams that will compete for the PGC 2026 crown. However, not all of them have the same road to the Grand Finals.

Prior to the Grand Finals of PGC 2026, we have the Qualifying and Survival Stages. For the first time ever, the PUBG Global Championship will be co-hosted across two countries. The Grand Final for PGC 2026 is in Istanbul, while the Qualifying and Survival Stages will be in Shanghai. The Grand Finals of PGC 2026 and PMGC 2026 will share the same venue.

Let’s take a look at all the participating teams in PGC 2026 and the competition’s prize pool.

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PUBG Global Championship 2026 Participating Teams

As mentioned, there are a total of 32 teams who are participating for the prestigious PGC 2026 trophy and the prize pool. Here are all the PGC 2026 participating teams:

S2G Esports
Team Falcons
17 Gaming
Virtus.pro
Natus Vincere
SOOPers
Made in Thailand
Anyone’s Legend
Team Liquid
Four Angry Men
Patrichor Road
09
T1
Buriram United Esports
Reluctant Squad
Alter Ego
eArena
GodLike
Circle Nine
Copenhagen Wolves
EDward Gaming
JD Gaming
Twisted Minds
Acend
Team Vitality
Divine
Geekay Esports
FN Esports
Sharper Esports
FULL SENSE
Alpha Gaming
Shadow Esports

Among these 32 teams, only 16 of them will compete in the Grand Finals of PGC 2026.

PUBG Global Championship 2026 Important Dates

The Qualifying & Survival Stages of PGC 2026 are from 1st December 2026 to 6th December 2026.

From 11th December to 13th December, we will enjoy the PGC 2026 Grand Finals.

PUBG Global Championship 2026 Prize Pool

The total PUBG Global Championship 2026 prize pool is a staggering $1,500,000 USD. Here’s how the massive PGC 2026 prize pool is divided:

Winner: $500,000
2nd Place: $150,000
3rd Place: $100,000
4th Place: $80,000
5th Place: $60,000
6th Place: $50,000
7th Place: $40,000
8th Place: $30,000
9th- 12th Place: $20,000
13th- 16th Place: $15,000
17th- 32nd Place: $10,000

Last Word on PUBG Global Championship 2026

FULL SENSE won the competitive competition last year on their home soil. They are now gearing up to retain their title this year. Among their toughest opponents this year, Virtus.pro is arguably the strongest team that has the capability to dethrone them.