PUBG Nations Cup 2025 Returns with Expanded Lineup of 24 Teams

PUBG Nations Cup 2025 (PNC 2025) will return to Seoul, South Korea with an expanded format featuring 24 national teams, up from the previous 16 teams. The prestigious esports tournament will extend beyond its usual 3-day schedule.

The fifth edition of the event is scheduled for late July at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, where teams will compete to claim national glory in the popular battle royale game.

Who’s Playing in PNC 2025?

The upcoming event will see the return of the 16 teams from PNC 2024, including defending champions South Korea. Several new nations will debut in this year’s edition, while a couple of former participants make their return:

• Returning nations: India and Denmark

• PNC debutants: France, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Malaysia, and the Philippines

Here’s the full list of participating countries:

Americas

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Canada

• United States

Asia

• South Korea

• China

• Chinese Taipei

• India

• Japan

• Vietnam

Europe

• Denmark

• France

• Germany

• Norway

• Poland

• Spain

• Sweden

• Türkiye

• United Kingdom

APAC (Asia-Pacific)

• Australia

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Philippines

• Thailand

Team rosters for each country will be revealed at a later date. 

Fans attending in person can look forward to participating in special on-site activities designed specifically for the PUBG community. These fan engagement opportunities aim to create an immersive experience beyond just watching the matches.

The expanded format promises to deliver more intense competition and excitement for PUBG enthusiasts worldwide.

Details regarding ticket sales and additional event information will be released in the coming weeks.