The competition, held from June 19 to 21, brought together 23 national and regional teams from across Asia, making it one of the largest esports qualification events on the road to the 2026 Asian Games.

At the end of the Grand Finals, eight teams earned qualification spots for the continental multi-sport event, namely Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Nepal and Myanmar.

Vietnam demonstrated consistent form throughout the tournament. The team topped the group stage standings with 99 points and secured two Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD) victories, entering the Grand Finals as one of the leading contenders.

In the decisive final day, Vietnam maintained the momentum by claiming another WWCD. After six matches in the Grand Finals, the team accumulated 66 points, including 28 placement points and 38 elimination points, finishing third overall and officially booking a ticket to the Asian Games 2026.

This achievement further underscores the progress of Vietnam's PUBG Mobile scene on the international stage, while also demonstrating the players' professional growth and competitive mettle in high-stakes tournaments.

The Asian Games 2026, slated for September in Japan, will mark the second consecutive games to feature esports as a competition to vie for medals. It will also include the largest esports programme in the history of the Games, with 11 competitive titles.

Vietnam target ASIAD 20 spot in PUBG Mobile qualifiers

VOV.VN - Vietnam's national PUBG Mobile team will compete in the ASIAD 20 qualifying tournament in Ho Chi Minh City from June 19 to 21, seeking a place at the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.