Online viewership for PUBG events remains at record levels, with the Global Series Circuit 2 peaking at over 880,000 concurrent viewers and more than seven million hours of watch time, underscoring the game's continuing popularity.

Eight teams advanced from the Survival Stage earlier in the week, joining eight automatically invited regions including defending champions Vietnam, South Korea, China, and the United States.

The event features a substantial prize pool, starting at $500,000, with the total growing as 25% of revenue from the event pass and item sales is added to the pot.

The PUBG Nations Cup 2026 Grand Finals have begun in Seoul at Jangchung Arena and run through June 28, featuring 24 national teams contesting 15 matches to crown the World Cup of battle royales.

Ticket sales for the Grand Finals are exceptionally strong, with Day One selling out in ten minutes and an expected attendance of about 5,000 fans for the weekend.

Viewers can watch the action on YouTube, Twitch, and Kick, while Riot will provide in-game drops for viewers and arena-goers can join live quizzes during breaks.

PUBG marks its ninth anniversary this year and has surpassed 1.3 million peak concurrent players on Steam, highlighting the game's enduring appeal as a long-running title.