Not too long ago, a statement was released by PUBG Esports that the PUBG Global series would be canceled, which would be replaced by the newly introduced PUBG Continental Series set to start in the coming days.
Tournament’s background
Due to the current global pandemic, PUBG esports had to undergo some adjustments, which meant that the PGC (PUBG Continental Series) would take its place. It was to be formatted with the top four teams of the final Global Series event of the year acquiring a direct invite to the PGC, and the final twelve spots being decided on the Global Series annual ranking.
The first event under the PUBG Continental Series is the Charity Showdown which consists of an intense series of online competitive PUBG. Four regions will be having their very own share of prize pool and the best teams will be competing. The four regions mentioned are as follows:
North America
- United States
- Canada
Asia Pacific
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Australia
- New Zealand
Europe
- Europe
- CIS
- Middle East
East Asia
- China
- Taiwan
- Hong Kong
- Macau
- Japan
- South Korea
Prize pool
Each region will be having its very own set amount of $200,000 in prize pool. The Prize pool will be split in half and is to be distributed between the teams and a charity selected by the winning team.
How to qualify for the main event
For the PUBG Charity Showdown teams were picked based on placements at the final Global Series event of the year and the rankings of the global series. There was also a tertiary option to get into the PCS by advancing through the regional qualifiers.
Tournament format
The four regions will be commencing at different dates, they are as follows:
- Europe – May 15-31 – $200,000 – 24 teams participating
- Asia – May 15-24 – $200,000 – 16 teams participating
- North America – May 21-24 – $200,000 – 16 teams participating
- Asia Pacific – May 14-23 – $200,000 prize pool – 16 teams participating
There will be a total of 20 matches to be played in 4 days, having 5 matches being played per day with a short break between the 2nd and 3rd match of the day.
List of Teams
North America (8 teams still require to pass through NA Qualifiers*)
- Susquehanna Soniqs
- Exodus
- Oath Gaming
- Houston Hardshifts
- LiViD Gaming
- Radiance
- 303 Esports
- Team Clueless
Asia Pacific
- FURY
- Athletico Esports
- Team Ferox
- Made in Thailand
- DivisionX Gaming1
- Buriram United Esports
- Golden Cat
- Daytrade Gaming
- QConfirm
- CERBERUS Esports2
- Divine Esports
- Phoenix Gaming
- DIC Gaming1,3
- Creatory Esports
- ArkAngel Predator
- Victim FTF
Europe
- Team Liquid
- Raise Your Edge
- Natus Vincere
- ENCE
- TSM
- FaZe Clan
- Northern Lights Team
- ADEPTS
- TORNADO ENERGY
- Omaken Sports
- Tempus
- Gifted Trolls
- Team Red Zone
- Redline
- Misfits
- Entropiq
- Elgiganten Gaming
- The Nuclear Penguins
- UNITY
- BetterLuckNextTime
- Haiku
- Digital Athletics
- Etiget Esports
- Istanbul Wild Cats
East Asia
- Gen.G
- OGN Entus
- Griffin
- Team Quadro
- Element Mystic
- VRLU Ghibli
- Luminous Stars
- Lao Yue Gou
- Rush B
- Infantry
- Tianba
- Four Angry Men
- SunSister
- DetonatioN Gaming White
- Global Esports Xsset
- Team Curson
Schedule list
The North American region matches will be starting at 01:00am CEST and ending the day with the final match starting at 04:05am CEST.
The APAC region matches will be starting at 12:00pm CEST, concluding the day with the 5th match starting at 15:05pm CEST.
Europe teams will be starting the event with their first match of the day at 18:00pm CEST, having their final match start at 21:05pm CEST.
With regards to Eastern Asia teams, similarly to the APAC region, matches will be starting at 12:00pm CEST, ending the day with the 5th match starting at 15:40pm CEST.
Streaming platform list
The PUBG Charity Showdown is to be streamed on multiple platforms, them being: the official PUBG twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/playbattlegrounds), their youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgYa1O5NodobOaDK6xj5aQ). In addition to this, if you would like the full spectator experience, you can also head over to (https://www.twitch.tv/pubgesportsmap) which is a twitch channel focused on showing the viewers the players locations on the map.
PUBG Charity Showdown stream on esportsguide.com
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Predictions
With the amount of talent that the PCS consists of, it is very hard to make a clear prediction on which teams will conquer their region, however based on their recent performances: TSM seem to be a strong force heading into the event with their recent victory at the DreamHack Spring Showdown. QConfirm also have a good chance in dominating the APAC region, as they have recently won the 4th Season of the Onslaught League. Oath Gaming is another team that could potentially win in the North American region. They have recently been victorious whilst participating in the 2nd season of the 303 Royale Professional League. Lastly, with regards to the Eastern Asia squads, one of the teams that shine the most is Gen.G. Their roster has been successful all through 2019, and in terms of recent winnings, they have won the Phase 1 Week 5 – Battlegrounds Weekly Series 2020 a few days ago.
The PCS will definitely be a successful event overall, benefiting both esports players and charities around the world. So clear your schedule and get ready for the action to start later this week on the 15th of May.
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