PGS 2026 Final Stretch: The Race for PGC 2026 Spots is On

The season's conclusion consists of three pivotal events: PGS 10, PGS 11, and the Circuit Final, PGS 12. A total of 240 PGS Points are still up for grabs. Notably, PGS 12 will feature double points, making it the most critical stage for teams looking to climb the rankings.

Currently, Virtus.pro leads the standings with 261 points, followed by Made in Thailand (224), 17Gaming (223), and T1 (208). The final qualification spot for PGC 2026 is currently held by Petrichor Road with 152 points. However, the gap is incredibly tight: Falcons are just two points ahead in seventh, while Gen.G Esports trails in ninth by only seven points.

The final PGS Points ranking will not only decide who qualifies but also their seeding for PGC 2026. The 1st-place team will advance directly to the Grand Finals. The 2nd-place team will enter at Survival Stage Day 1, while teams ranked 3rd through 8th will start in the Qualifying Stage.

The schedule for Circuit 4 is as follows:

• PGS 10: October 14–18 (Group Stage — Oct 14, Winners Stage — Oct 15, Survival Stage — Oct 16, Final Stage — Oct 17–18).
• PGS 11: October 22–25 (Winners Stage — Oct 22, Survival Stage — Oct 23, Final Stage — Oct 24–25).
• PGS 12: October 29 – November 1 (Survival Stage — Oct 29, Grand Finals — Oct 30–Nov 1).

Groups for PGS 10 have been set via snake seeding from PGS 9. Group A features Gen.G Esports, Made in Thailand, Virtus.pro, TEAM LIQUID, DN SOOPers, Sharper Esports, Team Vitality, and Natus Vincere. Group B includes T1, Alpha Gaming, Team Flash, eArena, Petrichor Road, FULL SENSE, TYLOO, and JD Gaming. Group C consists of Falcons, Geekay Esports, Anyone’s Legend, 17Gaming, FOUR ANGRY MEN, Twisted Minds, 09, and Godlike. Following the withdrawal of GAM The Expendables, Team Flash has been confirmed as their replacement.