Krafton just officially announced the Regional Partner Teams for the 2026 season on February 27, 2026. This program is designed to give the most iconic and consistent teams a closer relationship with the game and a guaranteed spot in the spotlight. In this article, we’ll look at which teams made it to the Regional Partner for EMEA and what this means for the competitive scene in the PUBG calendar.
Regional Partner Teams for 2026 in EMEA
For the 2026 season, Krafton has selected eight heavy-hitters to lead the charge in the EMEA region. These teams were chosen because they have huge fanbases, great history in the game, and stable organizations. Here is the official list:
- Acend
- Bushido Wildcats
- Natus Vincere (NAVI)
- S2G Esports
- S8UL
- Twisted Minds
- Virtus.pro
- Team Vitality
One of the biggest things is S8UL joining the EMEA lineup, as they are a massive name in the gaming community. This adds a ton of eyes to the regional championship and will create some amazing rivalries against the established giants of NA and EU, such as NAVI and Virtus.pro.
Benefits of Being a Partner
Being a Regional Partner is way more than just a title for them. It comes with some major “pro” benefits that help these teams stay at the top of their game:
- Direct Playoff Invites: These eight teams get to bypass all the stress of participating in open qualifiers and go straight to the Playoffs stage of the PUBG EMEA Championship (PEC).
- Revenue Sharing: Just like the global partners, these teams also get to benefit from a revenue share of team-branded item sales, which is a great help to keep their rosters stable.
- A Faster Path to the Global Stage: Qualifying for the PUBG Global Series (PGS) is one of the quickest ways to get those all-important points for the World Championship at the end of the year.
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