The Esports World Cup for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (hereafter PUBG) will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Wednesday, August 21, to Sunday, August 25, 2024.
24 teams from around the world will gather to battle it out for a total prize pool of $2 million.
This is a must-see tournament for PUBG fans!
PUBG's Esports World Cup Kicks Off on August 21
The PUBG Esports World Cup will be held at the BR Arena in Boulevard Riyadh City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The tournament will take place over five days, from Wednesday, August 21, to Sunday, August 25, 2024, with 24 teams participating.
The format unfolds in two phases: the Group Stage and the Grand Finals.
The Group Stage will be held from Wednesday, August 21, to Friday, August 23, 2024, where the 24 teams will be divided into three groups of eight teams each to compete in a round-robin format.
| Group A | |
| Team Name | Slot |
|---|---|
| Danawa e-sports (DNW) | 3rd place, Korea Regional Qualifier |
| Twisted Minds (TWIS) | 1st place, Power Ranking |
| Soniqs (SQ) | 6th place, Power Ranking; 1st place, Americas Regional Qualifier |
| NH-Esports (NH) | 8th place, Power Ranking |
| Daytrade Gaming (DAY) | 1st place, APAC Regional Qualifier |
| The Expendables (TE) | 2nd place, APAC Regional Qualifier |
| Tianba (TIAN) | 3rd place, China Regional Qualifier |
| Gaimin Gladiators (GG) | 3rd place, EMEA Regional Qualifier |
| Group B | |
| Team Name | Slot |
|---|---|
| KWANGDONG FREECS (KDF) | 2nd place, Korea Regional Qualifier |
| CERBERUS Esports (CES) | 2nd place, Power Ranking |
| Natus Vincere (NAVI) | 4th place, Power Ranking |
| 17Gaming (17) | 1st place, China Regional Qualifier |
| Four Angry Men (4AM) | 2nd place, China Regional Qualifier |
| FaZe Clan (FaZe) | 1st place, EMEA Regional Qualifier |
| Team Falcons (FLC) | 2nd place, Americas Regional Qualifier |
| Valee Thai Esports (VLTH) | 4th place, APAC Regional Qualifier |
| Group C | |
| Team Name | Slot |
|---|---|
| T1 (T1) | 1st place, Korea Regional Qualifier |
| eArena (EA) | 3rd place, Power Ranking |
| Petrichor Road (PeRo) | 5th place, Power Ranking |
| Virtus.pro (VP) | 7th place, Power Ranking |
| BB Team (BB) | 2nd place, EMEA Regional Qualifier |
| TSM (TSM) | 3rd place, Americas Regional Qualifier |
| Luna Galaxy (LUNA) | 4th place, Americas Regional Qualifier |
| AG Global (AGG) | 3rd place, APAC Regional Qualifier |
Each group will play a round-robin tournament, and the top 16 teams will advance to the Grand Finals.
The Grand Finals will be held on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25, where the team that earns the most points over 12 rounds will be crowned champion.
The total prize pool is $2 million, and the winning team will receive $700,000.
The tournament is scheduled to be live-streamed on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube.
About the Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup is an international esports tournament where top players from around the world gather to compete in skill and strategy.
It is held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and brings together 19 popular game titles.
The tournament includes competitive games from various genres, such as FPS, MOBA, and sports, with teams fighting for survival.
Check the Esports World Cup official website for more details.
| PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Esports World Cup Tournament Overview | |
| Dates | Wednesday, August 21, to Sunday, August 25, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Number of Participating Teams | 24 teams |
| Format | Two phases: Group Stage and Grand Finals |
| Prize Money | $2 million The winning team is awarded $700,000 Other prize money will be distributed according to ranking, and the MVP will be awarded $50,000 |