PUBG and Teamfight Tactics Playoffs Set for Esports World Cup

Two Big Titles Join the Esports World Cup Playoff Bracket

The Esports World Cup is getting bigger. PUBG: Battlegrounds and Teamfight Tactics have both been confirmed as playoff titles at the tournament, according to reporting by TNT Sports. The additions bring two of the most-played competitive games into one of esports' most high-profile annual events.

PUBG: Battlegrounds remains one of the most enduring battle royale titles in competitive play. Its inclusion at the playoff level signals continued investment in the game's top-tier scene. Teamfight Tactics, Riot Games' auto-battler set in the League of Legends universe, has steadily grown its own competitive circuit, and a spot at the Esports World Cup represents a significant milestone for that ecosystem.

What the Confirmations Mean for the Event

The Esports World Cup, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has positioned itself as one of the largest gatherings of competitive gaming talent in the world. It brings together multiple game publishers and titles under one roof, with clubs competing across different disciplines for prize money and EWC Club Championship points.

Adding PUBG: Battlegrounds and Teamfight Tactics to the playoff schedule expands the event's reach across different player communities. Battle royale fans and auto-battler enthusiasts now have direct stakes in the Cup's outcome alongside followers of more established esports staples like first-person shooters and MOBAs.

The Club Championship format, which rewards organizations that perform across multiple titles, also benefits from these additions. Teams with rosters in either game now have more opportunities to accumulate points, which puts a premium on organizations that invest broadly rather than focusing on a single game.

Growing Roster of Titles

The Esports World Cup has expanded its game lineup each year, attracting publishers eager for the exposure and prize pool funding the event provides. Confirmation of PUBG: Battlegrounds and Teamfight Tactics playoffs continues that trend.

For PUBG, the competitive scene has seen fluctuating interest over the years, but the game's developer Krafton has kept investing in organized play. A spot at the Esports World Cup playoff stage gives the title a global platform at a time when the battle royale genre faces stiff competition.

Teamfight Tactics has carved out a dedicated competitive audience since Riot Games launched the mode in 2019. The game's Set system, which refreshes mechanics and themes regularly, has helped sustain player interest and made live tournaments consistently unpredictable, which works in its favor as a spectator format.

Details on bracket structure, participating teams, and prize pool breakdowns for both titles have not yet been fully disclosed, but the playoff confirmations mark the formal start of preparation for competitors aiming to qualify. Fans and teams across both communities will be watching closely as further scheduling information becomes available.