PUBG India Challenge 2026 Registration Extended: Format, Schedule, and Prize Pool

KRAFTON India Esports has shared new details about the PUBG India Challenge 2026. The update answers common questions about registration, timings, format, platform, and entry fees.

Registration Deadline Extended

Yes. Registrations now close on November 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST, pushed back from the earlier November 4 deadline. The organizers also confirmed there is no entry fee. Teams can sign up for FREE as long as they meet the minimum requirements.

Match Timings

KRAFTON has not shared exact fixtures yet. However, it confirmed that all matches will start after 6 PM IST. According to the post, the schedule is built to fit around work, school, and other commitments.

The tournament runs from November 11 to November 29 across four stages.

Tournament Format

Here is the full breakdown shared by the organizers:

Qualifiers: November 11

• Up to 128 teams, with a maximum of 16 teams per lobby

• 5 matches per lobby

League Stage: November 12 to 22

• 32 teams split into 4 groups (A, B, C, and D)

• 8 match days

• 20 matches per team, 40 matches in total

• Top 12 teams advance to the Grand Finals

• Teams placed 13th to 28th move to Last Chance

Last Chance: November 26

• 5 matches

• Top 4 teams advance to the Grand Finals

Grand Finals: November 28 and 29

• 10 matches

• The top 8 teams from the League Stage begin the Grand Finals with bonus points. Others start at 0.

Prize Pool: ₹25,00,000 (around $26,373)

Who Can Play?

Participants must be above 18 years old. Each squad has four players and can include one substitute. Players of any rank can take part, but BATTLEGROUNDS Plus is required to compete. Matches will be played in TPP Squad mode.