Eight teams have qualified for the PUBG Mobile event at the 20th Asian Games Esports Events in Japan, emerging from the 2026 Asian Games Esports Qualifiers: PUBG Mobile Asian Games Version. The Qualifiers concluded on 23 June 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with Indonesia, Jordan, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Vietnam securing the eight available slots after a Group Stage and Qualifiers Finals.
The eight qualified sides will join four teams that booked their places directly, setting up a 12-team field for the next stage in Japan.
The Eight Teams That Qualified Through the Finals
A field of 23 teams from across Asia competed for the eight slots, with several established PUBG Mobile Esports professionals among them. The eight that advanced through the Group Stage and Qualifiers Finals are listed below.
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Thailand
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
Pakistan finished top of the Qualifier Finals leaderboard, with Indonesia second and Vietnam third. The remaining qualified teams were not given individual leaderboard positions.
Four Teams Qualified Directly for the 20th Asian Games
The eight qualifiers will be joined by four teams that advanced without going through the 2026 Qualifiers. Three earned their places as the top finishers at the 19th Asian Games in 2022, and Japan qualified as the host region.
| Team | Qualification Route |
|---|---|
| China | 19th Asian Games Gold |
| Republic of Korea | 19th Asian Games Silver |
| Chinese Taipei | 19th Asian Games Bronze |
| Japan | Host region |
What the Finals Will Look Like
At the 20th Asian Games Esports Events, the 12 teams will compete on Miramar and Erangel. The qualified sides will revisit rivalries formed during the Qualifiers as they face the three medallists from the 19th Asian Games and the host nation. This marks the second Asian Games at which PUBG Mobile has featured as a competitive title.
The Teams to Watch Heading Into Japan
Pakistan enter the Finals as a leading contender after topping the leaderboard through the Qualifier Finals. Indonesia and Vietnam, who finished second and third respectively, remain in the conversation for the title on the strength of their Qualifiers form. The teams now move into their next phase of preparation ahead of the Finals in Japan, where one side will be crowned the strongest PUBG Mobile Esports team in Asia.