All 39 PMGC 2026 places are set as Türkiye prepares to host
PMGC 2026
Thirty-nine teams will feature in the 2026 PUBG Mobile Global Championship. Türkiye hosts the event, and the places split into 38 regional slots plus one slot for the host country. The Grand Finals run from 11 to 13 December, with ULF Esports going straight through as the host-country team.
The field is set
A 39-team field will contest the 2026 PUBG Mobile Global Championship in Türkiye. The places split into 38 regional slots and one slot for the host country.
Dates and the host team
The Grand Finals run from 11 to 13 December in Istanbul. The organisers have not yet announced a start date for the tournament. ULF Esports move straight into the Grand Finals as the host-country team, taking the one place reserved for Türkiye.
The biggest contingents
Türkiye send five teams, the largest group from any country. South Korea and China send three teams each. Team Soul are the only team from India.
What is at stake
The prize pool stands at $3,000,000, and the Grand Finals take place in Istanbul. The championship is the biggest event of the PUBG Mobile season, and every regional winner has spent the year chasing a place in this field.
With the field set and the host team already through to the Grand Finals, the focus now moves to the start date and the full team list.
Quick facts
| Event | PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2026 |
|---|---|
| Host | Türkiye |
| Teams | 39 |
| Places | 38 regional slots + 1 host-country slot |
FAQ
How many teams play at PMGC 2026?
Thirty-nine. The places split into 38 regional slots and one slot for the host country.
Where is PMGC 2026 held?
Türkiye hosts the 2026 championship.
When are the PMGC 2026 Grand Finals?
11 to 13 December, in Istanbul.
Which team takes the host-country slot?
ULF Esports go straight into the Grand Finals as the host-country team.
Has the PMGC 2026 start date been announced?
No. The organisers have not announced a start date yet.