PUBG Esports (2022)

Understand PUBG: Battlegrounds Esports structure, regions (ASIA, EMEA, Americas, APAC), major tournaments like PCS and PGC, and prize pools up to $7 Million USD.

Players compete within their designated region. The four major regions are ASIA, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), Americas, and APAC (ASIA Pacific). You can form your own team or join an existing one, potentially with an Organization (Org) backing. Orgs often provide salaries, coaching, and may offer direct entry into PUBG Online Tournaments, bypassing qualifiers. If an Orgless team qualifies for a PUBG Major, they are likely to be picked up by an Org for that event.

PUBG Continental Series (PCS)

The PCS is a major online tournament series divided by the four main regions. Each regional PCS typically offers a $250,000 USD prize pool, totaling $1 Million USD globally per event. These tournaments occur twice a year and are significant for the PGC (PUBG Global Championship) Points awarded, which are crucial for qualifying for the PUBG Major. The PCS is generally open to all participants, but only the Grand Finalists (the Top 16 teams) are eligible for prize money and PGC Points.

Other Tournaments

Smaller tournaments like G-Loot, ESL, and PWS (East Asian League) also exist, featuring decent prize pools, though smaller than PCS. Like the PCS, these often occur twice a year and are primarily valuable for the PGC Points they offer.

PUBG Global Championship (PGC)

The PGC is the PUBG Major, featuring 32 teams from around the world. Qualification is primarily based on PGC Points accumulated throughout the year from tournaments like PCS and others. Each region has allocated slots: ASIA (12 teams), EMEA (8 teams), Americas (6 teams), and APAC (6 teams). The PGC boasts a significant prize pool, contributing to PUBG: Battlegrounds' status as a major esports title. For example, the PGC 2021 had a total prize pool of approximately $4 Million USD, with the champion team receiving around $1.2 Million USD, and the last-place team earning approximately $30,000 USD. The PGC is a LAN (Local Area Network) tournament.

PUBG Global Invitational (PGI)

The PGI is another significant event, similar to a Major, and is typically a LAN tournament. The PGI.S in 2021 featured approximately $7 Million USD in its prize pool. The champion team, Soniqs from the USA, took home about $1 Million USD, and the Top 3 teams each received around $1 Million USD. The last-place team (32nd) also earned approximately $30,000 USD.

Age for Pro PUBGing

The typical age for a professional PUBG: Battlegrounds player is around 20 years old, with a minimum age of approximately 16 years old. Many retire around 25 years old, though older players like Ubah (around 28) and LosHD (over 30) remain active. While age can affect reaction times and physical stamina, older players who can maintain the performance level of a 20-year-old may still find a place on a competitive team.

Summary

PUBG: Battlegrounds Esports is a well-established and healthy competitive scene. In 2021 alone, approximately $15 Million USD was available across all PUBG tournaments. The PUBG Majors typically occur at least once a year.