Krafton announced a major structural overhaul of PUBG: Battlegrounds esports.

On Feb. 10, Krafton unveiled the PUBG: Battlegrounds esports 2026 season roadmap. The season will run from March to December in a year-round format designed to minimise downtime. The goal is to provide fans with a continuous viewing experience and give teams and players more opportunities.

The key phrase is “Road to PGC.” It is a structure that starts from open stages such as scrims and cups, moves through regional series and the global stage, and leads to the top tournament, the PUBG Global Championship (PGC). It aims for open competition that allows not only pro teams but also general users to compete.

The global PUBG Global Series (PGS) will expand to a total of 12 events a year. Each series will feature 24 teams, with global partner teams competing against teams selected from the regional series. The regional series will be held twice a year and will be used as criteria for qualification to PGS and PGC.

It will also increase prize money and team support. Krafton will expand the overall season prize pool, including for PGS, and strengthen support for global partner teams and teams advancing from regions to help ensure stable operations.

It will also strengthen in-game links. It plans to expand participation content such as the esports pass and fantasy league to connect play and viewing experiences.

A Krafton official said, “We will strengthen accessibility and sustainability through a denser annual structure and an expanded global stage,” and added, “We will continue investment based on an open competitive structure that anyone can challenge.”