Twitch announces the integration of Ascension, its international circuit dedicated to niche esports, at TwitchCon Europe 2026, which will take place on May 30 and 31 in Rotterdam. This edition marks an important milestone for the program, with the first IRL edition of an Ascension tournament – PUBG: Battlegrounds, in collaboration with ZeratoR and his company ZQSD.
TwitchCon Europe Finale
The tournament final will be held at TwitchCon Europe, bringing together the PUBG and ZeratoR communities in one of the largest streaming events in Europe, bringing the event to an unprecedented scale. ZeratoR, an emblematic figure of the French gaming scene, is joining forces with Twitch to offer an innovative competitive format, designed as a true sporting experience: intense, narrative and community.
This edition of Ascension will bring together more than 60 creators and players in a Duo FPP tournament, with a total prize pool of €110,000, funded in part by the ZeratoR community via Twitch subscriptions and financial contributions. The competition will take place in several phases: the Grand Finale at TwitchCon Rotterdam will offer €100,000, while qualifiers #1 and #2 will each receive €5,000. This initiative underlines the desire to place communities at the heart of the competitive scene, while supporting demanding and creative esports.
A tournament open to Europe
Ascension – PUBG: Battlegrounds adopts an open format, allowing duos from across Europe to participate via two online qualifiers and two wildcard sessions. The top teams will join the 30 already qualified duos for the Grand Final, broadcast live from TwitchCon Rotterdam. Registration is now open. This accessible format aims to encourage participation and to renew the competitive landscape of Battlegrounds.
Ascension is intended to be an annual and evolving competitive program, offering a different game each year, while retaining its fundamental values: a rigorous competitive format, an ambitious cinematic approach, a strong community dimension and performance-oriented storytelling. This innovative concept aims to energize the esports scene by highlighting emerging games and talents, while offering an immersive experience to spectators.
