PUBG developer KRAFTON has announced the return of the PUBG Nations Cup 2025 with an expanded lineup of 24 teams.
The fifth edition of the Nations Cup will be held in late July at the Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea.
Last year’s PUBG Nations Cup saw 16 national teams represent their country in Seoul’s KyungHee Grand Peace Hall. The South Korean squad emerged as the winner ahead of the United States, securing the lion’s share of the $548,932 (~£413,230) prize pool. The event’s prize money consisted of $300,000 (~£226,000) plus crowdfunding from 30% of all PNC 2024 Skin sales.
According to esports data platform Esports Charts, PNC 2024 recorded 510,997 peak viewers, making it the third-most-popular PUBG esports event at the time.
For 2025, South Korea will return to defend its title alongside 15 other rosters from the previous cup. In addition, Denmark and India will return to the competition after a hiatus, while France, Poland, Spain, Philippines, Sweden and Malaysia will make their PNC debut this year.
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 | |||
| Türkiye | |||
| United Kingdom |
The specific rosters for each nation are yet to be announced. Typically, PNC contestants are chosen by their peers among the top PUBG athletes. However, the player selection process varies between the participating countries.
KRAFTON’s press release also teased a PNC extension beyond its original three-day schedule. Further details regarding the format changes are to be revealed in the near future. Moreover, fans can look forward to news about ticket sales and event details.
Like last year, the PNC 2025 will feature an on-site fanfest with unique activities for the PUBG community.
