Esports Team REJECT's Pokémon UNITE Division Achieves Runner-Up in 'PUACL2026 FINALS', Secures WCS Qualification
REJECT's Pokémon UNITE division placed second in PUACL2026 and has earned a spot in the WCS.
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- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 05:00
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REJECT, an esports team operated by REJECT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shoya Kabayama), is pleased to announce that its Pokémon UNITE division achieved runner-up in the 'PUACL2026 FINALS', which commenced on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Having won the domestic Japanese league 'PUACL2026 Japan League', the team advanced to this tournament, 'PUACL2026 FINALS', to compete for the title of Asia's No. 1. They engaged in fierce battles against 16 formidable teams gathered from around the world, striving for the pinnacle of Asian esports.
Although REJECT suffered a loss in their first match, forcing them to start from the loser's bracket, they achieved an impressive six consecutive victories. This remarkable performance secured them the runner-up position and, crucially, qualification for the 'Pokémon WCS 2026'.
'Pokémon WCS 2026' is the world championship where top teams from across the globe gather, scheduled to be held in San Francisco, USA, in August 2026.
We kindly ask for your continued warm support for the REJECT Pokémon UNITE division as they challenge the world stage.
【Tournament Overview】
■ Tournament Name: PUACL2026 FINALS
■ Dates: Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026
■ Venue: Yokohama BUNTAI
■ Official Website: https://puacl2026.com/finals/
【Pokémon UNITE WCS Tournament Overview】
■ Tournament Name: Pokémon World Championships 2026
■ Dates: Scheduled for August 2026
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FAQ
What is the significance of the 'PUACL2026 FINALS' result for the REJECT Pokémon UNITE division?
The REJECT Pokémon UNITE division achieved runner-up in the 'PUACL2026 FINALS', which is a major achievement in the Asian esports scene. More importantly, this result secured their qualification for the 'Pokémon WCS 2026'.
What is 'Pokémon WCS 2026'?
'Pokémon WCS 2026' stands for Pokémon World Championships 2026. It is the global tournament to determine the world champion in Pokémon UNITE, scheduled to be held in San Francisco, USA, in August 2026.
How did REJECT perform in the 'PUACL2026 FINALS' after their initial loss?
After losing their first match, REJECT entered the loser's bracket and went on an impressive winning streak of six consecutive games to reach the finals and secure the runner-up position.
Where was the 'PUACL2026 FINALS' held?
The 'PUACL2026 FINALS' was held at Yokohama BUNTAI.