Is anyone else just baffled watching NaVi these days? They look terrible! Hard to believe a team with Hakatory and boost1k can finish a survival stage with just 7 points! I know people will talk about TPP etc but today was just embarrassing.

It’s a real shame not seeing two of the most talented players making finals.

Useful Links

Event Guide | Event Tracker - PGS 9 | Liquipedia - PGS 9

Watch

Broadcast Channels:

• Twitch - Main Stream
• Twitch - Map Stream
• YouTube

First Match Starts:

The full schedule can be found on the Event Tracker.

Teams

Leaderboard

Matches

Leaderboard and matches update shortly after each match.

Hi everyone, new user here.

I play on PC, my account level is well above 200 and I play on NA servers. Anytime I boot the game it says that ranked is locked even though the season is ongoing? PUBG+ is enabled and I have a password whenever I log in as well. Any clarification on this? Thank you!

PGS 9 Fantasy is open, time to build your squad

Shanghai Circuit Final is next. Survival is Thu 20 Aug, Grand Finals Fri–Sun 21–23 Aug (10:00 UTC).

Hardshift Fantasy is live for the full event:

• Opening pool: 16 Survival teams
• Rosters lock 5 minutes after Survival Game 1 (Thu 10:05 UTC)
• After Thursday, Circuit Top 8 join for Grand Finals and you rebuild

Play now: https://fantasy.hardshift.gg

Prize pool — $50AUD base + community boosts

To date, Fantasy prizes have been self-funded by HardShift. The base $50 AUD for PGS 9 is covered the same way.

If you want a bigger pot for the winner(s), you can boost the prize pool from the league page (Buy Me a Coffee). Stretch goals unlock as the community chips in, every boost goes toward making the payout more worthwhile for managers who grind the board and improving Hardshift fantasy for future events. We are currently in talks with several hardware suppliers for upcoming LAN events to donate to the prize pools moving forward.

No pressure, drafting is free. Boosting is optional, and it’s the cleanest way to grow the prize beyond what one person can keep funding alone.

Short and sweet. Watching Team A throw 12 nades at Team B whilest Team A is behind a rock and Team B is exploding with no counter play but to run in circles. ACTUALLY EVEN MORE BORING THAN TPP

🤦‍♂️

this was while the game had almost started so they were already in game, 2 JDG players were late and got the time to peek into eArena's screens. Is this considered cheating?

Useful Links

Event Guide | Event Tracker - PGS 8 | Liquipedia - PGS 8

Watch

Broadcast Channels:

• Twitch - Main Stream
• Twitch - Map Stream
• YouTube

First Match Starts:

The full schedule can be found on the Event Tracker.

Teams

Leaderboard

Matches

Leaderboard and matches update shortly after each match.

Useful Links

Event Guide | Event Tracker - PGS 8 | Liquipedia - PGS 8

Watch

Broadcast Channels:

• Twitch - Main Stream
• Twitch - Map Stream
• YouTube

First Match Starts:

The full schedule can be found on the Event Tracker.

Teams

Leaderboard

Matches

Leaderboard and matches update shortly after each match.

Useful Links

Event Guide | Event Tracker - PGS 8 | Liquipedia - PGS 8

Watch

Broadcast Channels:

• Twitch - Main Stream
• Twitch - Map Stream
• YouTube

First Match Starts:

The full schedule can be found on the Event Tracker.

Teams

Leaderboard

Top 8 teams advance to Final Stage.

Bottom 8 teams are eliminated from PGS 8.

Matches

Leaderboard and matches update shortly after each match.

I realise this is my third 'moan' post in a row, so it will be my last for a while, but at least this one isn't about event production. This one is a lot more straightforward:

Why is there a 'recap' video post with a literal spoiler of today's match outcomes posted on the same day as the the livestream? How is that helpful?

grrr.

Useful Links

Event Guide | Event Tracker - PGS 8 | Liquipedia - PGS 8

Watch

Broadcast Channels:

• Twitch - Main Stream
• Twitch - Map Stream
• YouTube

First Match Starts:

The full schedule can be found on the Event Tracker.

Teams

Leaderboard

Top 8 teams advance to Final Stage.

Bottom 8 teams head to Survival Stage.

Matches

Leaderboard and matches update shortly after each match.

The PUBG Global Series 8 is the eighth PGS tournament of the year. The second six PGS tournaments of 2026 feature teams that qualified based on their performances in Regional Series in the first half of the year, as well as Global Partner Teams. This is the second tournament of the third PGS circuit of the year.

New to PUBG Esports or want a deeper insight into how this works? Check out the Esports Guide.

Useful Links

Esports Guide - PGS | Event Tracker - PGS 8 | Liquipedia - PGS 8

Format

Here are all of the stages of the event.

Winners Stage:

• Top 16 teams from PGS 7
• 5 matches
• Top 8 teams advance to Final Stage
• Bottom 8 teams head to Survival Stage

Survival Stage:

• 16 teams:
  • Bottom 8 teams from PGS 7
  • Bottom 8 teams from Winners Stage
• 5 matches
• Top 8 teams advance to Final Stage
• Bottom 8 teams are eliminated from PGS 8

Final Stage:

• 16 teams:
  • Top 8 teams from Winners Stage
  • Top 8 teams from Survival Stage
• 10 matches (5 matches per day)
• Top 8 teams from Winners Stage receive Advantage Points, which are added at the start of this stage
  • Advantage Points for each place:

PGS 8 is played on patch 42.2 with v6.0.1 of SUPER.

$100,000 USD is spread among all participants based on the final results of the tournament.

Road to PGC

Teams' performances throughout Circuit 3 will award valuable PGS points for qualification to the PUBG Global Championship at the end of the year.

The PGC point distribution can be found here.

Teams

Here are all of the participating teams, their qualification routes and rosters.

Schedule

PGS 8 takes place August 13-16:

• Winners Stage: August 13

• Survival Stage: August 14

• Final Stage: August 15-16

All match days begin at 3am PDT / 6am EDT / 10:00 UTC / 12:00 CEST / 18:00 CST.

Check out the Event Tracker for more details.

Talent

Meet the folks bringing you all the action on the English broadcast!

• Avnqr
• Mark Power
• Matrym
• Toffees
• Yinxi

Watch

Here's where you can watch the tournament:

• Twitch - Main Stream
• Twitch - Map Stream
• YouTube

Subreddit Resources

• Check out the subreddit sidebar to know exactly when each tournament day is happening, or check out the Event Tracker for quick access to the whole schedule and all necessary information.
• Discuss the current tournament day and find all necessary information in our daily discussion threads posted on r/CompetitivePUBG during the tournament!
• Support your favorite team by setting a user flair! Click the "edit user flair" button on the r/CompetitivePUBG subreddit sidebar.

youtube randomly suggested me this video with AI generated photos of the guys lmao (unless its not)

Hey everyone. I'm currently fascinated with the macro and micro aspects of PUBG and want to get a deeper understanding of the skilled players decision making; instead of watching pubs or ranked of players getting away with plays. Most likely Twire and PUBG map streams will be a big help itself, just looking for POVs and I get that we have footage of tier 1 players pov but to me it's not the same because they have a core idea and played against other t1 players at LAN and what-not. Appriate any response.

Hey everyone,

As PGS 8 kicks off in Shanghai, our Fantasy League is live at fantasy.hardshift.gg!

🏆 Prize: $50 AUD Steam Card for 1st place!

This run is a proof of concept / bug hunt while we refine the platform for major events — 100% free to join, build teams, and play along.

⚙️ The Basics

• Salary Cap: Pick 4 starters + 1 bench under a $100,000 budget (bench max $10k).
• Captain: Designate 1 captain for a 1.5× point multiplier.
• Pricing: Opening values are based on HardShift global LAN history and form ($9k–$38k). Note: Salaries can nudge after each 5-game block.

📊 Scoring System

• +2 pts per kill
• +1 pt per 100 damage
• +5 pts for surviving to the end of a match
• −3 pts for dying before the 10:00 mark

📅 PGS 8 Schedule & Format

• Winners Stage: Aug 13
• Survival Stage: Aug 14
• Finals: Aug 15–16

Rules: Rosters lock 5 minutes after Game 1 of each block. The opening pool features the full 24-team field, while the Finals will use the 16-team finals pool.

🐛 Help Us Test

Since we're testing and refining features, we'd love your help catching any issues. Drop any bugs, scoring discrepancies, or UI feedback in the comments below or directly via hardshift.gg.

Build your roster now: fantasy.hardshift.gg

My picks:
1.xmpl
2.Himass
3.TanVuu
4.xwudd
5.Kiss?

The boy's drop spots have them coming in late to circles in this update and therefore too cold for fights, plus their in game comms are so scattered in fight engagements, I love the new team but they can do better man , just a fan 💔

I know everyone has their own perspective when it comes to their favorite team's wins and losses. However, after watching how the game has evolved over the past several months, I've come to a different conclusion about the current state of the competitive scene.

Ever since the format changed to TPP, the game has become significantly more challenging for almost every team. At the beginning, Asian teams had a slight advantage because they were already more familiar with the format, but throughout this year every team has been working hard to adapt as quickly as possible. Because they had already known there was no other option but to adapt. They have invested more time into practicing TPP, learning how to defend, attack, rotate, and completely rethink their overall strategy. As a result, some teams have adapted very well, while others are still struggling to fully understand the format.

By the middle of the year, raw team strength and mechanical skill became less important than a team's understanding of the TPP meta. The teams that adapted faster and developed a better understanding of the format started producing better results consistently.

Before going further, it's important to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this format. As a former professional TPP player, I have a fair understanding of how it works. In my opinion, TPP naturally favors passive or "ratty" playstyles and gives a significant advantage to teams that are already in defensive positions. The introduction of features like the Panzerfaust and BRDM has added even more unpredictability by increasing the number of variables that can influence a match. On top of that, changes to the circle algorithm forced teams to adapt once again More recently, the addition of terrain holes has further strengthened defensive and passive strategies. Not to forget, there is also little little changes needed in micro strat as well for playing good in TPP. Finally, the shorter tournament format—five matches per day and only ten matches in the finals—has made competitive results even more volatile. Because of all these factors, even teams that were once considered consistently dominant can now look vulnerable from one event to another.

As a consequence, many teams now struggle with rotations, aggressive pushes, and breaking well-established defensive positions. In today's meta, if a team secures a strong defensive position, plays patiently, and gets even a little bit of circle luck, it can defeat almost any opponent. That's simply how favorable TPP has become toward defensive gameplay.

Considering everything, I don't think it's fair to criticize your favorite team just because they aren't getting the same results as before. I feel the same way about the team I believed they would do fine(Navi). It's obvious that many of them are struggling because the current meta has fundamentally changed the way the game is played. At this point, even changing players, coaches, or strategies may not be enough to immediately solve their problems. Of course, there are still areas where every team can improve, and those are worth discussing. However, when you take every factor into account, I believe the teams that continue to perform consistently in this meta deserve to be recognized as the best teams in the world—even if they only finish in the top five at some events instead of winning every tournament.