G2 and PUBG MOBILE to Host Amateur Tournament
The G2 x PUBG MOBILE: Community Challenge is set to host amateur gamers for a 5v5 competition this October.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in eSports
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G2 Esports and PUBG MOBILE are opening registration for an amateur community tournament running from October 24th to October 25th, 2026. The competition aims to boost the esports scene across Western Europe through a limited 64-team event.
Why it matters
This tournament is a collaborative effort designed to foster development within the Western European esports ecosystem by providing a platform for non-professional players. By excluding professional talent, the event focuses on grassroots participation and community engagement.
The tournament is limited to a maximum of 64 teams competing in a 5v5 bomb-defusal format on a custom map. Participants must be at least 16 years old to enter, with professional players and those who competed in the 2026 PMCO Group Stage excluded.
The players
G2 Esports
G2 Esports is a prominent international organization known for fielding competitive teams in various professional gaming titles.
PUBG MOBILE
PUBG MOBILE is a widely played battle royale mobile game that maintains an extensive global competitive circuit.
The details
Teams will compete in two separate qualifying rounds of 32 teams each, followed by the tournament finals. Interested players must complete the official submission form before the registration window closes to secure a spot in the bracket.
Timeline
Registration closes October 23, 2026, at 11:59pm CEST.
Two qualifiers with 32 teams each occur on October 24, 2026.
Tournament finals take place on October 25, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The event aligns with the broader push to identify and cultivate non-professional talent within the existing framework of the 2026 PMCO Group Stage. By filtering out high-level competitors, this challenge prioritizes the growth of the regional amateur pipeline.
Amateur players must ensure they have not competed in the 2026 PMCO Group Stage to remain eligible for registration. Teams should prepare for a 5v5 bomb-defusal format, as the tournament bracket is capped at 64 entries total.
The takeaway
Aspiring competitive gamers should use this opportunity to gain experience in a structured 5v5 setting. Ensure your team registers before the October 23 deadline to compete in the regional qualifiers.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by InvenGlobal.
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