PUBG Nations Cup 2025 Returns with 24 Teams and Expanded Format

KRAFTON has officially announced the return of the PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) 2025, promising a bigger and more exciting tournament than ever. The fifth edition of the prestigious international competition will take place in late July at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea, and will feature an expanded lineup of 24 national teams.

🌍 More Teams, More Action

The 2025 tournament marks the largest PNC to date, increasing the number of participating nations from 16 to 24. Among the returning teams are the top 16 rosters from PNC 2024, including defending champions South Korea and runner-up United States.Additionally, Denmark and India are set to rejoin the tournament after a break, while France, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Philippines, and Malaysia will make their PNC debut this year.

📈 Rising Popularity and Viewership

Last year’s edition, held at the KyungHee Grand Peace Hall, saw South Korea clinch victory in front of a home crowd, topping the United States and claiming the biggest share of a $548,932 USD prize pool. This included a base pool of $300,000, with the rest contributed through crowdfunding from PNC 2024 Skin sales (30%).

According to Esports Charts , PNC 2024 reached a peak of 510,997 viewers, making it the third most-watched PUBG esports event at the time.

🌐 PNC 2025 Team Lineup

Here’s the full list of participating countries for PNC 2025:

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

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

• Australia
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Philippines
• Thailand

The official rosters for each nation are still under wraps. Traditionally, players are selected through peer voting among top-tier PUBG pros, though the selection method may vary by country.

🎮 Extended Format and On-Site Fan Experience

KRAFTON has also hinted at format changes, teasing a longer competition than the usual three-day event. More information on this, along with ticket sales and schedule details, will be revealed soon.

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