PUBG MOBILE makes its Esports Nations Cup debut as one of the world’s premier mobile esports, bringing high-stakes battle royale competition into a Country/Territory-based format. 32 teams and 128 athletes will compete in Riyadh, marking a major milestone for PUBG MOBILE on the global stage.
32
Competing Teams
$1,320,000
Prize Pool
Tournament Format
The competition begins with a round-robin group stage, where 32 teams are split into four groups of eight. The top four teams from each group advance to a 16-team Grand Final, where the champion is decided across up to 18 matches using the Match Point point system, rewarding both consistency and decisive performances.
About
PUBG MOBILE is a battle royale where positioning and late-game decision-making define success. Four-player squads compete across shrinking play zones, balancing rotations, resource management, and tactical engagements, with every match offering high-stakes opportunities to secure victory. At the Esports Nations Cup, PUBG MOBILE’s competitive ecosystem comes alive, with top lineups
from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas showcasing aggressive rotations, clutch endgame execution, and strategic depth. While historically dominant regions exist, the ENC format ensures any Country/Territory can rise to the challenge, turning every drop into a test of teamwork and nerve under pressure.
Latest News From ENC
2026
Esports Foundation Postpones Inaugural Esports Nations Cup to November 2027
The Esports Foundation (EF) today announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027, following ongoing assessment of the wider regional situation, and after consultation with key stakeholders.
2026
Kameto Joins Esports Nations Cup as Team France Ambassador
Ahead of the Esports Nations Cup 2026, Team France is preparing to take the global stage with the support of a familiar face and its first official national jersey. Kamel "Kameto" Kebir has been named the official ambassador for Team France, bringing his connection with the French esports community to the national team’s journey. Team France’s adidas jersey has also been revealed as the first national design unveiled for ENC 26, representing the identity behind competing under the French flag.
PR
France Unveils First Esports Nations Cup Jersey on the Champs-Élysées
Revealed at the Esports Festival by the Esports World Cup, the jersey designed in collaboration with adidas gives French esports a new symbol to rally behind.
PR
Esports Foundation and adidas Announce Landmark Partnership to Outfit Every Team at the Inaugural Esports Nations Cup
Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world’s most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. The partnership directly supports the ongoing convergence of esports, culture, entertainment and sports, creating a defining moment for the esports industry and the global sport landscape.