The PUBG Global Series 7 Group Stage begins in Shanghai on August 5, 2026. The first matches start at 05:00 UTC, or 07:00 in mainland France.
Key facts
- The Group Stage starts on August 5, 2026, at 05:00 UTC, or 07:00 in France.
- Twenty-four teams are divided into three groups of eight and play nine matches in total.
- The top 16 teams advance to the Winners Stage; the bottom eight move on to the Survival Stage.
- The champion receives 60 PGS Points and $30,000 from a $100,000 prize pool.
Twenty-four teams enter the competition, with 16 Winners Stage places available. The other eight teams will have to continue through the Survival Stage.
The recent announcement is available in the official post shared on Steam. You can also find the latest esports news from jeu.video.
Three groups, nine matches and three maps
The 24 teams are divided into three groups of eight. The Group Stage consists of nine matches.
Each team plays six matches. The matchups follow the order A versus B, B versus C, then A versus C.
Each group matchup includes one game on Erangel, one game on Miramar and one game on Taego. This sequence remains the same across all nine matches.
The top 16 teams join the Winners Stage. The bottom eight go to the Survival Stage, making the Group Stage standings decisive for each team's route through the competition.
The Shanghai schedule starts early in France
- August 5: Group Stage at 05:00 UTC, or 07:00 in France.
- August 6: Winners Stage at 10:00 UTC.
- August 7: Survival Stage at 10:00 UTC.
- August 8 and 9: Final Stage at 10:00 UTC.
The top eight teams from the Winners Stage advance directly to the Final Stage and receive Advantage Points.
The other eight Winners Stage teams join the Survival Stage. The top eight teams from that phase complete the Final Stage lineup.
The matches are broadcast on the official PUBG Esports channels. Detailed viewing links will be announced separately. The official tournament page remains the reference for the schedule and format.
To place this competition within the season, visit our esports section and our gaming articles.
PGS 7 doubles points in the race for PGC 2026
PGS 7 opens the second half of the 2026 season. Circuits 3 and 4 award twice as many PGS Points as the first half of the year.
The PGS 7 champion earns 60 PGS Points. After PGS 12, the top eight teams in the annual standings receive direct qualification for PGC 2026.
The PGS 7 prize pool totals $100,000, with $30,000 going to the champion.
The Group Stage shapes the route to the final
The Group Stage does not award the PGS 7 title, but it determines the route toward the final. The format connects the initial standings to the Winners Stage and Survival Stage rather than using a single-elimination bracket. A team can recover after a difficult start, although doing so requires an additional stage and leaves less margin for reaching the final.
For French viewers, the first appointment is at 07:00. The nine matches will identify the teams that avoid the Survival Stage, while the standings will also affect the rest of the circuit and the race for PGC 2026.
Results to watch
- Which team will finish top of the Group Stage and benefit from the best path forward?
- Which outsiders will reach the Winners Stage against the partner teams?
- Will the increased points quickly change the PGC 2026 race for teams trailing in the annual standings?
Frequently asked questions
What time does the PGS 7 Group Stage start?
The first match starts on August 5, 2026, at 05:00 UTC, or 07:00 in mainland France.
How many teams are taking part in the Group Stage?
Twenty-four teams take part in the phase, divided into three groups of eight.
How many matches does each team play?
Each team plays six of the nine matches scheduled during the Group Stage.
Which maps are used during this phase?
The matches are played in this order: Erangel, Miramar, then Taego.
What happens to the top 16 teams?
The top 16 advance to the Winners Stage. The bottom eight go directly to the Survival Stage.
To follow the schedule and official updates, see the official PUBG announcement and its post shared on Steam.
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Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information used in this article.
- steamstore-a.akamaihd.net: Official post shared on Steam, URL https : //steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1839676055898437, dated exactly 2026-08-04: it documents the recent news.
- pubg.com: Official PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS announcement dated 2026-07-20: it documents the Shanghai schedule, format, teams, maps, broadcast, prize pool and PGS Points.
