Krafton Unveils PUBG Continental Series 5: $1M Prize Pool and Final Qualifier for PGC 2021

As PUBG's esports scene surges forward, Krafton continues to deliver high-stakes tournaments. The latest announcement, PUBG Continental Series 5 (PCS5), marks the final qualifier for the PUBG Global Championship 2021, drawing top talent worldwide.

For the first time under Krafton's full ownership, PCS5 features 64 teams across four regions: Americas, Europe, Asia, and Asia-Pacific. Competition kicks off September 16 for Americas and APAC, and September 18 for Europe and Asia. Teams vie for a $1 million prize pool, divided equally among regions at $250,000 base each.

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PUBG Continental Series 5 Schedule

Tournaments span these regions:

Asia – Korea, Japan, China, Chinese Taipei
Asia Pacific – Southeast Asia, Oceania
Americas – North America, Latin America
Europe – Europe, Middle East, Africa

Each region plays 36 matches (6 per day).

Open Qualifiers

• Middle East and Africa: August 6–8
• Western Europe: August 10–15
• Eastern Europe: August 17–22
• NA and LATAM: August 11–18

Regional Eliminatories

• Middle East and Africa: August 13–15
• Western Europe: August 20–22
• Eastern Europe: August 27–29
• NA and LATAM Group Stage: August 20–26
• Americas Last Chance Qualifiers: August 28–29

Grand Final

• Europe: September 18–19 | September 25–26 | October 2–3
• Americas: September 16–17 | September 23–24 | September 30–October 1
• Asia-Pacific: September 16–17 | September 23–24 | September 30–October 1
• Asia: September 18–19 | September 25–26 | October 2–3

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PUBG Continental Series 5 Prize Pool

Teams compete for $1 million, evenly split across regions with a $250,000 base per region:

• Base prize: $230,000
• Week 1: $60,000
• Week 2: $70,000
• Week 3: $100,000

Officials will award special prizes:

Kill the Leader ($5,000)

• Awarded to the player with the most kills (split in ties)

All-PCS Team ($10,000)

Awarded to the four most successful players across the series.

Crazy Team ($5,000)

Given to the team delivering the series' most impressive moment.

PUBG Continental Series 5 Pick ’em Challenge

PCS5 Item Sale Period

PC: September 8–30, 2021 (1700 KST)
Console: September 16, 2021 (1100 KST)–October 20, 2021 (1100 KST)

PCS5 Pick ’em Challenge Event Period
September 8–30, 2021 (1800 KST)

PCS5 Pick ’em Reward Claim Period
October 5–20, 2021 (1100 KST)

Esports Store Sale Period
September 8–October 20, 2021 (1100 KST)

PCS5 points are key for PGC 2021 qualification. Catch the action on PUBG Esports Twitch and YouTube channels.

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