PUBG Esports Unveils 12 Global Partner Teams for 2026 Competitive Season

Posted : 11 February 2026

PUBG Esports has officially revealed the 12 organisations selected for its global partnership programme for the 2026 competitive season. The chosen teams will receive enhanced support and benefits from Krafton as part of the initiative designed to strengthen the ecosystem throughout the year.

According to PUBG Esports, the selection process was highly competitive, with many organisations applying for inclusion. The publisher noted that narrowing the field to just 12 teams was a difficult decision. Applicants were evaluated through a detailed review process that considered governance structure, fan engagement, competitive history, financial health, and long-term commitment to the PUBG Esports circuit.

Several teams from the previous programme have retained their spots for 2026. The confirmed partner teams are: 17 Gaming, 4AM, Anyone’s Legend, DN SOOPers, eArena, FULL SENSE, Gen.G Esports, NAVI, Petrichor Road, Team Falcons, Twisted Minds, and Virtus.pro.

Compared to the 2025 lineup, three new organisations have joined the programme: Thailand’s FULL SENSE, China’s Anyone’s Legend, and international esports organisation Virtus.pro. Meanwhile, Vietnamese squad The Expendables — champions of the 2024 PUBG Global Championship — were not retained after experiencing a challenging 2025 season in terms of results.

Under the 2026 partnership structure, selected teams will receive guaranteed slots in all PUBG Global Series (PGS) events during the season. Additional benefits include revenue sharing from exclusive in-game team skins, as well as financial support aimed at strengthening competitive operations.

Earlier in the week, Krafton also outlined its broader 2026 esports roadmap for PUBG. The circuit will adopt a season-based format and include four PUBG Global Series cycles, each made up of three tournaments that award points and qualification opportunities toward major international competitions.

The 2026 calendar will centre around three flagship global events: the PUBG Nations Cup scheduled for June, the PUBG Esports World Cup in July, and the PUBG Global Championship (PGC) in December. The PGC will feature 32 of the world’s top teams competing for the ultimate title to conclude the season.

PUBG Esports Unveils 12 Global Partner Teams for 2026 Competitive Season

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