PUBG Asia Stars is bringing together PUBG streamers, partners, and professional players from six Asian regions for a three-day competition featuring a collection of creative and action-focused game modes.
The event, officially announced by PUBG, will see teams representing China, Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Vietnam compete for points across multiple challenges. Rather than focusing only on traditional Battle Royale gameplay, PUBG Asia Stars introduces a mixture of racing, shooting, melee combat, obstacle courses, and other community-created challenges.
The tournament begins on September 17, 2026, with the final competition day scheduled for September 20, 2026.
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What Is PUBG Asia Stars?
PUBG Asia Stars is a special regional competition created to bring together PUBG personalities from across Asia.
According to PUBG’s official announcement, the event is inspired by the medal events of the Asian Games but reimagined around PUBG’s gameplay and community-created modes. Six regional teams will compete against one another over three days, with their final standings determined by the cumulative points earned throughout the competition.
The event features 48 players in total, with each region fielding an eight-player squad.
The six participating regions are:
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Chinese Taipei
- Thailand
- Vietnam
This regional structure gives viewers the opportunity to support their favorite streamers while also watching players from different PUBG communities compete in unfamiliar game modes.
PUBG Asia Stars 2026 Schedule
PUBG Asia Stars will take place across three competition days.
| Day | Date | Start Time |
| Day 1 | September 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM UTC |
| Day 2 | September 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM UTC |
| Day 3 | September 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM UTC |
The official PUBG announcement notes that match schedules and ending times can change depending on tournament progress.
For viewers in Pakistan, the scheduled 11:00 AM UTC start corresponds to 4:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
The three competition days are separated by rest days rather than being held consecutively.
Where to Watch PUBG Asia Stars
PUBG Asia Stars will be broadcast through official PUBG channels covering each participating region.
The announced broadcast channels include:
- China: Douyin
- Japan: Twitch
- South Korea: YouTube
- Chinese Taipei: Twitch
- Thailand: YouTube
- Vietnam: YouTube
PUBG has confirmed the regional channels as the official broadcast destinations for the tournament.
Viewers should check the relevant official PUBG channel before each match day because individual match timings may change.
Six Regions, One Competition
One of the most interesting aspects of PUBG Asia Stars is the six-region format.
Each region sends an eight-player squad, creating a total field of 48 competitors. The teams represent:
China
The Chinese squad will compete against five other Asian regions across the event’s different challenges.
Japan
Japan’s representatives will take part in the same multi-mode competition, with their performance contributing to the team’s overall score.
South Korea
South Korea is another of the six regional teams competing throughout the three-day event.
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei will also field an eight-player squad for the competition.
Thailand
Thailand’s representatives will compete across the creative modes and team-based challenges.
Vietnam
Vietnam completes the six-region lineup for PUBG Asia Stars.
The official tournament information confirms that each region has eight players, making the competition evenly structured from the beginning.
PUBG Asia Stars Game Modes
PUBG Asia Stars is different from a conventional PUBG tournament because it does not rely exclusively on standard Battle Royale matches.
The competition includes nine modes in total: eight Playgrounds modes and one Platoon Battle Royale mode.
1. Circuit Racing
Circuit Racing puts the players behind the wheel rather than simply dropping them into a traditional firefight.
The competition uses three race maps featuring traditional lap races and item battles. Players can use items such as stun guns, smoke grenades, and stun grenades while attempting to finish ahead of their opponents.
Results from the three maps contribute to the overall standings.
2. Survivor’s Climb
Survivor’s Climb is an obstacle-based challenge.
Teams must navigate a series of obstacles and reach the finish line. Instead of simply measuring individual elimination totals, rankings are based on how many teammates successfully finish within the time limit.
3. Glider Battle
Glider Battle takes the action into the air.
Players use Motor Gliders while attempting to attack opposing teams with weapons including Panzerfausts and RPDs.
This creates a very different type of PUBG battle compared with the game’s standard ground-based combat.
4. Crossbow Shooting
Crossbow Shooting focuses on accuracy.
Players first compete in a qualifying stage before the top four advance into a tournament bracket. Points are awarded according to accuracy, with shots closer to the center of the target receiving higher scores.
5. Solo Showdown
Solo Showdown switches the focus from team play to individual competition.
Regional representatives face each other in a 1v1 tournament inside a symmetrical arena inspired by the rooftop area of Erangel’s School.
6. Melee Clash
Melee Clash brings close-range combat to the center of the competition.
The mode uses a best-of-three tournament format, making individual fighting ability particularly important.
7. Obstacle Challenge
The Obstacle Challenge consists of four stages:
- Sky Bridge
- Hidden Forest Path
- Maze & Lasers
- Floating Platforms
Players must navigate the various obstacles while trying to complete the challenge successfully.
8. Bluebomb Rush
Bluebomb Rush is another multi-map challenge included in the PUBG Asia Stars lineup.
The official announcement confirms that the mode is played across three maps.
9. Platoon Battle Royale
The tournament also includes a Platoon Battle Royale mode, bringing the competition back toward PUBG’s traditional large-scale combat format.
The final standings will be based on the cumulative points collected across all events during the three competition days.
How Will PUBG Asia Stars Be Decided?
PUBG Asia Stars does not determine its overall result from a single match.
Instead, teams accumulate points across the different competitions throughout the three days.
The team with the highest cumulative score across the tournament’s events will finish at the top of the overall standings. This format means that consistent performances across different disciplines can be important because teams are competing in challenges that require very different skills.
A team that performs well in traditional combat but struggles in racing, shooting, or obstacle challenges could therefore lose valuable points.
PUBG Asia Stars Prize Pool
The overall team prize pool for PUBG Asia Stars is $70,000.
The announced distribution is:
| Overall Placement | Team Prize |
| 1st | $25,000 |
| 2nd | $16,000 |
| 3rd | $11,000 |
| 4th | $8,000 |
| 5th | $6,000 |
| 6th | $4,000 |
| Total | $70,000 |
PUBG has also stated that rewards for individual Playgrounds events and the Squad Battle Royale will be announced during the live broadcast.
PUBG Asia Stars Winner Prediction Event
Players can participate in a Winner Prediction Event, allowing them to predict which regional team will finish with the highest score.
PUBG is also running a web event alongside the tournament.
The process requires players to:
- Log in with their KRAFTON ID.
- Link their PUBG account.
- Play PUBG for at least 30 minutes.
- Claim a voting ticket.
- Select the team they predict will win.
- Submit their prediction.
Each account can receive one voting ticket and submit one prediction during the event. Once submitted, the prediction cannot be changed.
PUBG Asia Stars Rewards
Participation in the prediction event comes with in-game rewards.
Players who complete the required participation can receive a PUBG Varsity Jacket.
Players who correctly predict the winning team can also be entered into a lucky draw for 1,000 G-COIN valid for seven days.
According to PUBG’s official event information, 5,000 winners will be selected randomly from successful predictions for the G-COIN reward.
The official event page states that lucky-draw rewards are scheduled to begin distribution from September 30, 2026.
Is PUBG Asia Stars a Normal PUBG Tournament?
Not exactly.
Traditional PUBG esports competitions generally place significant emphasis on Battle Royale performance, including eliminations, survival, positioning, and placement.
PUBG Asia Stars takes a different approach by combining several Playgrounds-style challenges with a Platoon Battle Royale event.
That means players need to adapt to different mechanics throughout the tournament. Racing, precision shooting, obstacle navigation, melee combat, aerial fighting, and Battle Royale gameplay all form part of the broader competition.
This variety is one of the defining features of PUBG Asia Stars.
PUBG Asia Stars: What Makes It Different?
The tournament stands out because it combines regional representation, streamer culture, professional PUBG players, and unconventional game modes in a single event.
Instead of watching the same Battle Royale format throughout three days, viewers can expect the competition to move between different types of challenges.
That also gives fans another reason to follow individual streamers. A player who is highly skilled in standard PUBG combat may have a completely different performance when competing in racing or obstacle-based challenges.
Conclusion
PUBG Asia Stars 2026 brings a different style of competition to PUBG by combining six Asian regions with a wide selection of creative challenges.
With 48 players, nine competition modes, three event days, a $70,000 team prize pool, and an interactive winner-prediction event, the tournament offers more than a conventional PUBG match series.
The action begins on September 17, 2026, with the final competition scheduled for September 20. Fans can follow the official regional broadcasts and support their preferred streamer team throughout the event.
As the tournament progresses, the cumulative scoring system should make every challenge important because points earned in individual events contribute toward the final regional standings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does PUBG Asia Stars 2026 start?
PUBG Asia Stars begins on September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC. The second competition day is September 19, followed by the final day on September 20.
Which countries and regions are participating in PUBG Asia Stars?
The six participating regions are China, Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Vietnam.
How many players are competing?
There are 48 players in total, with eight players representing each of the six regions.
How many game modes are in PUBG Asia Stars?
The tournament features nine modes: eight Playgrounds modes and one Platoon Battle Royale mode.
What is the PUBG Asia Stars prize pool?
The announced overall team prize pool is $70,000, with $25,000 allocated to the first-place team and additional prizes for the other five teams.
Where can I watch PUBG Asia Stars?
The event will be broadcast through official PUBG regional channels covering China, Japan, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Can PUBG players participate in the event?
Players can participate in the associated Winner Prediction Event. They need to link their PUBG account with a KRAFTON ID and record at least 30 minutes of eligible gameplay to receive a voting ticket.