PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Hawkinz
The final destination of 2019 PUBG Esports, PUBG Global Championship 2019 is almost here and will kick-off its journey in LA. Only one team will carry home the crown in the Golden State. In order not to miss out on a moment of the fierce combat, we’re providing as many broadcasting channels, languages and match stats as possible. The world will be watching, together.

Live Broadcasting Schedule

There are 3 stages in PGC 2019: Group Stage (3 days), Semifinals (3 days), and Grand Finals (2 days). All eight match days begin at 5:00 p.m. PST (2:00 a.m. CET and 10:00 am. KST the next day).

Group Stage
Begins with 32 teams in two groups of 16 and ends with eight teams eliminated.


  • November 8 – Group 1 Plays
  • November 9 – Group 2 Plays
  • November 10 – Elimination Group Plays

Semifinals
Begins with 24 teams in three groups of 8 and ends with eight more teams eliminated.


  • November 15 – Group A vs Group B
  • November 16 – Group B vs Group C
  • November 17 – Group A vs Group C

Grand Finals
Begins with 16 teams and ends with one PUBG Global Champion.



  • November 23 – Grand Finalists Compete
  • November 24 – Grand Finalists Compete

Global Broadcasting Channels in Multiple Languages
PGC 2019 Main Feed (English)


Plus, fans can maximize their viewing experience on http://watch.pubgesports.com, PUBG’s dedicated esports viewer with real-time player and team statistics, additional languages, and interactive livestream overlays.

The first plane of PUBG Global Championship will depart on Nov 8. Buckle Up!

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In addition to English streaming, PUBG Global Championship is broadcast in various additional languages shown below.

Finnish
French
German
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Malaysian
Portuguese
Russian
SEA
Simplified ChineseSpanish
Thai
Traditional Chinese
Turkish (Grand Finals Only)
Vietnamese

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Hawkinz

The PUBG Global Championship 2019, the final destination that PUBG Esports 2019 has been building to all year, is almost here. At PGC 2019, the world’s top-ranked PUBG players will be found in one place to compete for the ultimate Chicken Dinner!

Now is your opportunity to predict who’s taking home the grease-fried gold. Guess which team will be the champion of PGC 2019 and if your pick wins it all, you take home some champion level loot too.

The entrants that pick the winning team win a 5 weapon PGC skin set only available from the PGC Pick’Em Challenge.

Voting Period: Now, November 6, 2019 until 11 am KST on November 23, 2019.
Rewards: PGC 2019 Weapon Skins - SCAR-L, AKM, Kar98k, Mini14, Pan
Rewards Provided: Dec. 4, 2019 (to be consecutively provided within 1 day)



Please find a detailed Q&A below for further explanation about the Pick'Em Challenge. If you have more questions, please contact PUBG Support.

Pick’Em Challenge FAQ
1. Voting
Q. How do I get the team selection coupon?
A. When you purchase any one of the six PGC items (PGC 2019 Bundle, PGC 2019 Clothing Set, PGC 2019 Combat Set, PGC 2019 M416 Skin Crate, PGC 2019 Dacia Skin Crate and PGC 2019 Emote Crate), you will be given one team selection coupon.

Only 1 coupon is earned per purchase.

You can also win one team selection coupon free of charge by playing the game and meeting the criteria below.

Q. How do I get the team selection coupon for free?
A. Finish top 10 in any Public Match (regardless of map or mode) during the event period and earn one free team selection coupon. You can only earn one free team selection coupon for the duration of the event.

Q. Where do I vote?
A. You can vote in the Pick’Em Challenge tab under the PGC 2019 tab in the in-game lobby.

Q. How do I know if I have the team selection coupon?
A. When you select the Pick’Em Challenge under the PGC 2019 tab, the team selection coupon you currently have will be indicated in the lower-left corner.

Q. What happens if I get a refund for the purchased item after I vote?
A. If a player casts more votes than they have earned, their votes will be nullified and ineligible for rewards. This would only be the case if a PGC item was refunded after a vote has been cast using its coupons.

Q. What happens if I get a refund for the purchased item after I vote?
A. If a player refunds an item and then purchases a different item, their votes will remain eligible as long as they do not cast the additional vote from their new purchase, which would bring the total number of votes above their final purchased and earned amount.
  • For example, if you have two coupons in total, one earned from a top 10 victory and the other from buying a PGC item, and then refund that item, you will have only one eligible vote.
  • If you’d already cast both votes in this situation, the number of eligible entries (1 coupon) and the number of cast votes (2 votes) do not match, so no items will be rewarded, even if you win.
  • However, if you purchase one additional PGC item within the period to bring your number of eligible entries (2 coupons) back up to the number of votes you cast (2 votes), you will still earn the rewards if you win.
  • Casting a vote with the newly purchased PGC item coupon would however bring your account back out of sync with how many eligible entries you have, nullifying your eligibility for rewards once again. So if you do refund an item after you’ve used its coupon to cast a vote, make sure you do not use the coupon from the replacement item.
2. Rewards
Q. What skins do I get as a reward?
A. If you successfully predict the champion, you win all 5 PGC weapon skin sets (for AKM, SCAR-L, Mini14, Kar98k and Pan).

Q. When do I get the rewards?
A. The rewards will be provided consecutively within no more than 1 day from 11 a.m. of Dec. 4, 2019 (KST). If there is any problem receiving your rewards, please contact PUBG Support and submit a ticket by entering your in-game nickname and inquiry.

Q. Is the PGC 2019 Weapon Skin set (Rewards for successfully picking PGC champion) marketable in Steam Community Market?
A. PGC 2019 Weapon Skin set (event reward items) are not marketable in the Steam Community Market at any time.


3. Event
Q. Are purchased PGC 2019 items marketable in the Steam Community Market?
A. PGC 2019 Bundle, PGC 2019 Clothing Set, PGC 2019 Combat Set, PGC 2019 M416 Skin Crate, and PGC 2019 Dacia Skin Crate are marketable starting from December 17 6PM PST in the Steam Community Market. The PGC 2019 Emote will remain unmarketable.

Q. How long will I see the PGC 2019 tab in-game on PC?
A. The PGC 2019 tab in the in-game lobby will be shown until 11 am KST on December 11, 2019.

Q. Where can I see the information on which teams are competing at PGC 2019?
A. You can find information about the teams, their players, real-time standings, etc. from the PGC 2019 tab in the PC in-game lobby. For more detailed statistics, please visit PUBG STATS HUB.

Q. How will the proceeds from PGC 2019 item sales be distributed to the teams?
A. 25% of the proceeds from PGC 2019 items sales will be added to the total prize pool, and an additional 25% of the proceeds will be distributed to the participating teams according to their percentages of the Pick'Em Challenge votes as part of the team support fund.

Q. Will there be Pick’Em Challenge for both PC and console?
A. Pick’Em Challenge will be carried out only on PC, and a separate PGC event will be carried out for the console players, allowing them the chance to receive the same rewards. For more information on the console event, please click HERE.

You can find more information on PGC 2019 Pick’Em Challenge in the PGC 2019 tab in-game and the Pick’Em Challenge official website. Please show your support for the teams and participate in PGC 2019 Pick’Em Challenge!


For more information on PGC 2019 and PUBG Esports, please visit http://PUBGEsports.com

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - Hawkinz
The next season of PUBG has arrived, and we’re throwing a lot at you, including a new weapon, map changes, and new strategies. The season begins with Update 5.1, which features improvements to Miramar, including updated loot, map objects, terrain, and a static scope on the map-themed Win94 repeater rifle. 

Get a look at what’s in store in our Patch Report, here:

The highway to hell has an exit ramp to Miramar, so rev up that Mirado for the new “A La Muerte Vamos” racing course running through the region. There’s plenty of new attractions for players to utilize, including ramps, loops and some sick jumps to crank that automobile anarchy to the next level.

Players also now have a new way to assist their allies and take down their enemies with the addition of item and melee weapon throwing mechanics. Toss your squad mates that much needed energy drink or go for the longshot and take down that last survivor with an expertly calculated pan throw.

In addition to the gameplay updates, the Survivor Pass is back with new rewards, challenges, and improved mission systems! Survivor Pass: Badlands rewards players with outfits and weapon skins themed around the harsh desert and its former inhabitants. Additionally, players can dive into the history of Miramar for the first time as they unlock all four parts of the Season 5 story together as a community by collecting new items scattered throughout the different Battlegrounds.

To view the full patch details, check out the latest patch notes here: https://www.pubg.com/2019/10/16/pc-update-5-1/
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Get PUBG for 50% off now and dive into the thrills of our newest season. Throw down the gauntlet, literally, in PUBG Season 5. We're zooming into Miramar for a season filled with new content, new hotspots and new strategies. Push the pedal and test your mettle on new ramps and stunt obstacles, old friends get new life with a utility upgrade to the Win94, and, don't be thrown by the news, but melee weapons are now throwable. Don't Panic! Just survive.

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