KRAFTON, the developer behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, has revealed details for the PUBG Nations Cup 2025, which is set to feature an expanded roster of 24 national teams.
It will be the fifth edition of the Nations Cup (PNC) after last year’s tournament saw South Korea clinch victory over the United States.
In 2024, the PNC saw 16 teams compete, with South Korea claiming the majority of the $548,932 prize pool.
The prize money included a base of $300,000, supplemented by 30% of crowdfunding from PNC 2024 skin sales.
It achieved a peak viewership of 510,997 – making it the third most popular PUBG esports event at the time, according to Esports Charts.
For 2025, there will be 24 nations taking part including two returning teams and six countries that will make their debuts.
Who will take part in the PUBG Nations Cup 2025?
The 16 teams who took part in last year’s Nations Cup will all return in 2025.
That list includes defending champions South Korea and beaten finalists, the United States. The other 14 teams returning are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Germany, Indonesia, Japan Norway, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom and Vietnam.
France, Malaysia, Poland, Philippines, Spain and Sweden will all make their PNC debuts in 2025. In addition, Denmark and India will return to the competition after a hiatus.
Rosters for each nation are yet to be finalized. Typically, players are selected by their peers from among top PUBG athletes, though the selection process varies by country.
Here is the full list of PNC 2025 teams:
| Americas | Asia | Europe | APAC |
| Argentina | South Korea | Denmark | Australia |
| Brazil | China | France | Indonesia |
| Canada | Chinese Taipei | Germany | Malaysia |
| United States | India | Norway | Philippines |
| Japan | Poland | Thailand | |
| Spain | Vietnam | ||
| Sweden | |||
| Turkey | |||
| United Kingdom |
When is the PUBG Nations Cup?
The fifth edition of this prestigious esports event will take place in late July 2025 – though an official date has not yet been confirmed.
It will take place at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea. This marks a shift from the previous venue which was the KyungHee Grand Peace Hall.
PNC format
KRAFTON has hinted at an extended format for PNC 2025, moving beyond the traditional three-day schedule.
Further details on the format, along with ticket sales and event specifics, will be announced closer to the date. The event will also feature an on-site fanfest with unique activities for the PUBG community.
