2025-26 competitive play season
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Season structure
Generally Pokémon competitive play is organised along regional lines where different subsidiaries handle Competitive Play.
- In all places except for Mainland China, the Competitive Season in Pokémon runs from September 1, 20 to August 31.
- In Mainaland China the Competitive Season for 2026 Pokémon World Championships qualification runs from April 14, 2025 until April 13, 2026.
Video Game Competition
Pokémon Competitive play generally follows an annualized competitive structure where point gaining events start in September and culminate in the Pokémon World Championships in the following August. Video Game play is governed by Regulation sets. The 2025-2026 Season followed the following regulation sets in competitive play:
- 1 September 2025 - 30 November 2025: Regulation Set H
- 1 December 2025 - 31 March 2026: Regulation Set F
- 1 April 2026 - 7 April 2026: Regulation Set I
- 8 April 2026 - 31 May 2026: Transition period, both Regulation Set I and Regulation Set M-A are used depending on the tournament (see below)
- 1 June 2026 - 16 June 2026: Regulation Set M-A
- 17 June 2026 - 31 August 2026: To be announced
Transition Period to Pokémon Champions
During the transition period from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Champions between 8 April 2026 and 31 May 2026, Tournaments were held in accordance to the regulation set schedule below:
| Regulation Set I | Regulation Set M-A |
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Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Standard format used in the TCG rotates in the late winter or spring depending on region. In TPCi/Play! Pokémon regions, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, new cards are generally made legal 2 weeks after their respective initial release date. Elsewhere, new cards become legal for play immediately upon release.
- Before the rotation, the 2024-25 Standard format was used; cards with a
, 
, 
, and 
regulation mark are legal. - After the rotation, the 2025-26 Standard format was used; cards with a , , and regulation mark are legal.
In Mainland China, the legal regulation marks before and after rotation differ from other regions.
- Before the rotation, the Chinese 2025 Standard format was used in which cards with a
, 
, , , and regulation mark are legal. - After the rotation, the Chinese 2026 Standard format was used in which cards with a , , , , and regulation mark are legal.
The exact timing of the rotation differed by region as follows:
China: January 16, 2026
Japan: January 23, 2026
Taiwan and Hong Kong: February 6, 2026
South Korea: March 13, 2026
Thailand: March 20, 2026
Indonesia: April 3, 2026
TPCi/Play! Pokémon, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines: April 10, 2026
The only regional-level event to use the Expanded format was the Champions League 2026 Aichi May, which held an Expanded tournament in additon to Standard events. New cards are made legal for play in Expanded at the same time as Standard. Two cards, Rebel Clash Flapple and Evolving Skies Medicham V, were added to the Expanded ban list during this season.
Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, the Great League format was used; this means that Pokémon with a CP of 1,500 or less are legal.
Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE does not have defined formats; however competitive tournaments are always played on the latest balance patch that exists at the time of the tournament.
30 teams qualified to the Pokémon World Championships through the following qualification pathways:
- 4 teams qualified International Tournaments, held in-person.
- 1 team qualified as the winner of the Aeos Cup, held at the 2026 Pokémon Europe International Championships.
- 2 team qualified as the winner and runner up of the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026.
- 1 team qualified as the winner of the Final Stretch tournament, held at the 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships.
- 14 teams qualified through Play! Pokémon qualification pathways, held online.
- 2 teams qualified as the winner and runner up of the Europe Regional League
- 2 teams qualified as the winner and runner up of the Latin America Regional League. (BR, LA-N, and LA-S were eligible to partipate)
- 2 teams qualified as the winner and runner up of the North America Regional League.
- 2 teams qualified as the winner and runner up of the Brazil Last Chance Qualifier.
- 2 teams qualified as the winner and runner up of the Latin America - North Last Chance Qualifier.
- 1 team qualified as the winner of the Europe Last Chance Qualifier.
- 1 team qualified as the winner of the Latin America - South Last Chance Qualifier.
- 1 team qualified as the winner of the North America Last Chance Qualifier.
- 1 team qualified as the winner of the Oceania Last Chance Qualifier.
- 12 teams qualified through Asian Qualification tournaments, held online except in Japan.
- 3 teams qualified as the winner, runner up, and 3rd place finisher at the Japanese Qualifiers, held at PJCS.
- 2 teams qualified as the winner and runner up at the Korean Qualifiers.
- 2 teams qualified as the winner and runner up at the Indonesian Qualifiers.
- 1 team qualified as the winner at the Philippine Qualifiers.
- 1 team qualified as the winner at the Taiwan and Hong Kong Qualifiers.
- 1 team qualified as the winner at the Thai Qualifiers.
- 1 team qualified as the winner at the Malaysia and Singapore Qualifiers.
- 1 team qualified as the winner at the Indian Qualifiers.
Types of Tournaments
Regional Tournaments
- Pokémon Regional Championships and Pokémon Special Championships
Pokémon Regional Championships and Pokémon Special Championships are the main regional-level events for competitive TCG, VGC and GO play held in the Play! Pokémon/TPCi circuit. They are held in various cities in TPCi markets and offer up to 350 Play! Pokémon Championship Points, as well as an unsubsidized invite to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships to the winner of each tournament. Special Championships are similar to Regional Championships, however these are organized by third party organizers, and may have different prize payouts (however they still offer the same amount of Championship Points and Worlds invites).
- Pokémon Card Game Champions League
Pokémon Card Game Champions League are the main regional-level events for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Japan. These events are held multiple times throughout the year and serve as major qualification events for Japanese TCG players. Champions League events award Championship Points toward qualification for the 2026 Pokémon Japan Championships and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.
- Korean League
The Korean League is is the main regional-level events for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in South Korea. The 2026 Korean League is divided into 4 Seasonal competitions, with players earning Championship Points towards qualification for the Korean League Final Season and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.
- Pokémon Premier Ball League
The Pokémon Premier Ball League is a regional-level Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament series held in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and ASEAN countries. Premier Ball League events are generally used as qualifying events for the corresponding Pokémon Master Ball League, with the winner also winning a unsubsidized invitation to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.
- Pokémon Masters
The Pokémon Masters tournaments are regional-level Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon UNITE events held in mainland China. These events award qualification points towards participation in the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. Normally 4 events are held throughout the year, however in 2025-26 only 3 tournaments took place following the posponement of the Pokémon Shanghai Masters 2026 tournament.
Gallery of tournament logos
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Pokémon Regional Championships 2026 -
Play! Pokémon Logo
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Pokémon Card Game Champions League 2026 -
2026 Korean League -
2025-26 Pokémon Premier Ball League -
Pokémon Hangzhou Masters 2025 -
Pokémon Beijing Masters 2025 -
Pokémon Shenzhen Masters 2025
National and International Tournaments
- Pokémon International Championships
The Pokémon International Championships are the main international-level events for competitive TCG, VGC, GO and UNITE play held in the Play! Pokémon/TPCi circuit. They are held once annually in Latin America, Europe and North America, and offer the highest Championship Point payouts. The winner of each TCG, VGC, GO, and UNITE tournament also receives a subsidized invitation to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, with the exception of the Latin America UNITE tournament where the top-3 teams instead receive invitations and travel awards to attend the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026, and may qualify for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships there.
- Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League
The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League is a major international-level Pokémon UNITE tournament held in Asia. The 2026 event was held in Yokohama, Japan, and featured top teams from the various Asian Regional Leagues and Winter Tournaments, as well as qualifying teams from the Pokémon Shenzhen Masters 2025 and 2026 Pokémon Latin America International Championships tournaments.
- Pokémon Master Ball League
The Pokémon Master Ball League is a national-level tournament series held in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and ASEAN countries. These events act as the final stage of qualification for players in their respective countries, and are held following the Pokémon Premier Ball League events held earlier in the season. With the exception of the Indonesian tournament, Master Ball League events include both TCG and VGC competitions, with top players earning invitations and travel awards to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.
- Pokémon Sports Day
Pokémon Sports Day is South Korea's national-level event for competitive VGC, TCG and GO play. In 2026, the event hosted the Pokémon Trainers Cup 2026 for VGC, the Korean League 2026 Final Season for TCG, and the 2026 Pokémon GO Asia Championships Series: South Korea tournaments. It serves as South Korea's main national qualification event towards the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, with invitations and travel awards up for grabs.
- Pokémon Japan Championships
The Pokémon Japan Championships is Japan's national championship event for competitive TCG, VGC, GO and UNITE play. It serves as Japan's main qualification event for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, with top-performing players and teams earning Worlds invitations and travel awards.
- Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon World Championships is the final and most prestigious event of the 2025-2026 competitive play season. The tournament is invitation-only and features top-level competitive play in TCG, VGC, GO and UNITE. Players qualify through Championship Points, direct invites, national championships, international championships, regional circuits, and other official qualification paths depending on the game and region.
Gallery of tournament logos
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2026 LAIC -
2026 EUIC -
PUACL 2026 -
2025-26 MBL -
2026 NAIC -
Pokémon Sports Day 2026 -
PTC 2026 (VGC) -
PKL 2026 (TCG) -
PJCS 2026 -
Worlds/WCS 2026
Major tournament schedule
VGC Online Tournaments
| Name | Date | Entry restrictions | Regulation set | Type |
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| Grand Challenge 2026 I | 5–7 Sep 2025 | TPCi countries only | H | Online Qualifier |
| Grand Challenge 2026 II | 3–5 Oct 2025 | TPCi countries only | H | Online Qualifier |
| Grand Challenge 2026 III | 7–9 Nov 2025 | TPCi countries only | H | Online Qualifier |
| Grand Challenge 2026 IV | 9–11 Jan 2026 | TPCi countries only | F | Online Qualifier |
| Grand Challenge 2026 V | 20–22 Feb 2026 | TPCi countries only | F | Online Qualifier |
| Warm-Up Challenge | 10–13 Apr 2026 | — | M-A | Online Friendly |
| Global Challenge 2026 I | 1–4 May 2026 | — | M-A | Online Qualifier Online Friendly |
| 2026 PJCS Preliminary Tournament | 10 May 2026 |  Japan, Invitation only
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M-A | Online Qualifier |
In-person Regional Tournaments
These are regional-level tournaments offering a high number of championships points. Typically the winner of a given regional tournament is also offered a direct invitation to the World Championships (though without a travel award).
| Name | Date | Country | Venue and address | Regulation set | Games |
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 Pokémon Hangzhou Masters 2025
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26–27 Jul 2025 |  Hangzhou, China
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Hangzhou International Expo Center, 353 Beijing Avenue, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310008 | — | TCG, UNITE |
 2025–26 Philippines Premier Ball League
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6–7 Sep 2025 |  Pasay City, Philippines
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SMX Manila, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 1300, Philippines | — | TCG |
 Frankfurt Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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13–14 Sep 2025 |  Frankfurt, Germany
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Messe Frankfurt, Hall 12, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60486 Frankfurt am Main | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Monterrey Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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13–14 Sep 2025 |  Monterrey, Mexico
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Cintermex, Halls B-C & D, Fundidora 501, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64010 | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
 Pokémon Beijing Masters 2025
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20–21 Sep 2025 | Beijing, China
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China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), 88 Yuxiang Road, Tianzhu Airport Industrial Zone, Shunyi District, Beijing, China, 101312 | — | TCG, UNITE |
| 2025–26 Malaysia Premier Ball League
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20–21 Sep 2025 |  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Hall 1–3, Level 5, No. 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | — | TCG |
| Pittsburgh Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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19–21 Sep 2025 |  Pittsburgh, United States
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David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Halls A & B, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
 Champions League 2026 Yokohama
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20–21 Sep 2025 | Yokohama, Japan
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Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | — | TCG |
| Milwaukee Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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10–12 Oct 2025 | Milwaukee, United States
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Baird Center, Halls D & E, 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| 2025–26 Thailand Premier Ball League
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4–5 Oct 2025 |  Nonthaburi, Thailand
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Central Westgate, 4th Floor, 199, 199/1, 199/2 Kanchanaphisek Road, Sao Thong Hin, Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi 11140, Thailand | — | TCG |
| Belo Horizonte Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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11–12 Oct 2025 |  Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Expominas BH, Hall 3, Av. Amazonas, 6200, Gameleira, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30510-000 | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Lille Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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25–26 Oct 2025 |  Lille, France
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Lille Grand Palais, Halls Paris & Bruxelles, 1 Boulevard des Cités Unies, Lille, 59777 | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Brisbane Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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1–2 Nov 2025 |  Brisbane, Australia
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 4, Merivale Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101 | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| 2025–26 Taiwan Premier Ball League
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1–2 Nov 2025 |  Taipei, Taiwan
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Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 1st Floor, No. 2, Jingmao 2nd Road, Nangang District, Taipei City, Taiwan | — | TCG |
| Gdańsk Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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1–2 Nov 2025 |  Gdańsk, Poland
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AmberExpo, Halls A + B, Żaglowa 11, Gdańsk, Poland 80-650 | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Las Vegas Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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14–16 Nov 2025 | Las Vegas, United States
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Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall - N3 & N4, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| 2025–26 Singapore Premier Ball League
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15–16 Nov 2025 |  Singapore, Singapore
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Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Hall 405, Level 4, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593 | — | TCG |
 Buenos Aires Pokémon Special Championships 2026
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15–16 Nov 2025 |  Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Palais Rouge, Versailles Hall, Jerónimo Salguero 1441, C1177AFA Buenos Aires | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| 2025–26 Indonesia Premier Ball League
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22–23 Nov 2025 |  South Jakarta, Indonesia
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Pondok Indah Mall 3, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda No. Kav. 4, Pondok Pinang, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, Jakarta 12310, Indonesia | — | TCG |
 2026 Korean League Season 1
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29–30 Nov 2025 |  Seoul, South Korea
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COEX, Seoul, South Korea | — | TCG |
| Stuttgart Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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29–30 Nov 2025 | Stuttgart, Germany
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Messe Stuttgart, Hall 1, Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart | H | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Champions League 2026 Aichi Dec.
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5–6 Dec 2025 | Tokoname, Japan
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Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan | — | TCG |
 Pokémon Shenzhen Masters 2025
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6–7 Dec 2025 | Shenzhen, China
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Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, 8 Fuhua Third Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518048 | — | TCG, UNITE |
| 2025–26 Hong Kong Premier Ball League
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20–21 Dec 2025 |  Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 1AB, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong | — | TCG |
| 2026 Korean League Season 2
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10–11 Jan 2026 | Busan, South Korea
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BEXCO Exhibition Hall 2, Busan, South Korea | — | TCG |
| Toronto Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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16–18 Jan 2026 |  Toronto, Canada
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Halls D & E, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Birmingham Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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24–25 Jan 2026 |  Birmingham, United Kingdom
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NEC Birmingham, Halls 9 & 10, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Mérida Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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24–25 Jan 2026 | Mérida, Mexico
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Yucatán Siglo XXI Convention Centre, Chichen Itza, Calle 60 Nte 299, Zona Industrial, Revolución, Mérida, Yuc. 97118 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Auckland Pokémon Special Championships 2026
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24–25 Jan 2026 |  Auckland, New Zealand
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Card Merchant West City, Shop S290, West City, 7 Catherine Street, Henderson 0612, Auckland | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Sydney Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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7–8 Feb 2026 | Sydney, Australia
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ICC Sydney, Hall 5, 14 Darling Drive, Sydney, NSW 2000 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Santiago Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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7–8 Feb 2026 |  Santiago, Chile
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Centro de Convenciones - Espacio Riesco, Pabellón Ferial, Av. El Salto 5000, Huechuraba, Región Metropolitana 8440000 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Champions League 2026 Fukuoka
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21–22 Feb 2026 | Fukuoka, Japan
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Marine Messe Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan | — | TCG |
| Seattle Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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27 Feb–1 Mar 2026 | Seattle, United States
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Seattle Convention Center, Arch 4 – Halls A, B, C, D, E, F, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| 2026 Korean League Season 3
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7–8 Mar 2026 | Gwangju, South Korea
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Kimdaejung Convention Center, Exhibition Hall C, Gwangju, South Korea | — | TCG |
| San Juan Pokémon Special Championships 2026
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7–8 Mar 2026 |  San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Plaza Las Américas, 525 Avenida F.D. Roosevelt, San Juan, PR 00918 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Curitiba Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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14–15 Mar 2026 | Curitiba, Brazil
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Expotrade, Hall B Pavilion, Rod. Dep. João Leopoldo Jacomel, 10454, Pinhais - PR, 83330-167 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Houston Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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20–22 Mar 2026 | Houston, United States
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George R. Brown Convention Center, Halls A & B, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Champions League 2026 Osaka
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28–29 Mar 2026 | Osaka, Japan
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INTEX Osaka Hall 6, Osaka, Japan | — | TCG |
| Seville Pokémon Special Championships 2026
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28–29 Mar 2026 |  Seville, Spain
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Sevilla Fibes Congress Center, Pavillon 2, Av. Alcalde Luis Uruñuela, 1, Sevilla, 41020 | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Cape Town Pokémon Special Championships 2026
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28–29 Mar 2026 |  Cape Town, South Africa
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Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, 106 Beach Blvd, Bloubergstrand, 7441 Cape Town | F | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Orlando Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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3–5 Apr 2026 | Orlando, United States
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Orange County Convention Center, Halls WD & WE1, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 | I | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Querétaro Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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4–5 Apr 2026 | Querétaro, Mexico
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Querétaro Centro de Congresos, Gran Salón Querétaro, Av. de las Artes, Paseo de las Artes 1531, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 76090 | I | VGC, TCG, GO |
| 2026 Korean League Season 4
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25–26 Apr 2026 | Daegu, South Korea
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Daegu EXCO West Wing Exhibition Hall 1A, Daegu, South Korea | — | TCG |
| Prague Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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25–26 Apr 2026 |  Prague, Czechia
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PVA Expo Praha, Halls 3 & 4, Beranových 667, Praha, Czechia 19900 | I | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Los Angeles Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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8–10 May 2026 | Los Angeles, United States
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Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 | I | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Champions League 2026 Aichi May
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9–10 May 2026 | Tokoname, Japan
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Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan | — | TCG |
| Utrecht Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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16–17 May 2026 |  Utrecht, Netherlands
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Jaarbeurs, Halls 3 & 4, Jaarbeursplein 6, Utrecht, 3521 AL | I | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Campinas Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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16–17 May 2026 | Campinas, Brazil
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Expo Dom Pedro, Centro de Exposições, Avenida Guilherme Campos, 500 - Bloco II - Jardim Santa Genebra, Campinas - SP, 13087-901 | I | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Melbourne Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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23–24 May 2026 | Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Exhibition Door 10, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Victoria 3006 | I | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Lima Pokémon Special Championships 2026
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23–24 May 2026 |  Lima, Peru
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Centro de Convenciones del Parque de la Amistad, Av. Caminos del Inca, cuadra 22, Santiago de Surco 15039, Lima | I | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Indianapolis Pokémon Regional Championships 2026
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29–31 May 2026 | Indianapolis, United States
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Indiana Convention Center, Halls H & I, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225 | M-A | VGC, TCG, GO |
| Turin Pokémon Special Championships 2026
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6–7 Jun 2026 |  Turin, Italy
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Lingotto Fiere, Oval, Via Nizza, 294, Torino TO, 10126 | M-A | VGC, TCG, GO |
In-person National and International competitions
These are National and International top-level tournaments, typically offering multiple direct qualification spots to the Pokémon World Championships, including spots with travel awards. The one exception to this is the Pokemon UNITE tournament at LAIC where the top 3 teams were instead provided with travel awards to PUACL. This represented the only path for non-asian teams to compete at that tournament.
Note that there are no national championships in China, instead Chinese seeds, and travel awards are selected entirely through seasonal championship points. Additionally, the Pokémon Sports Day event hosts the 2026 Pokémon Trainers Cup (PTC), the Korean League 2026 Final Season, and the 2026 Pokémon GO Asia Championships Series: South Korea under the same roof.
| Name | Date | Country | Venue and address | Regulation set | Games |
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 LAIC: 2026 Pokémon Latin America International Championships
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21–23 Nov 2025 | São Paulo, Brazil
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Expo Center Norte, Halls White and Blue B, Rua José Bernardo Pinto, 333 - Vila Guilherme, São Paulo, 02055-000 | H | VGC, TCG, GO, UNITE |
 EUIC: 2026 Pokémon Europe International Championships
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13–15 Feb 2026 | London, United Kingdom
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ExCeL London, Halls N1-9, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL | F | VGC, TCG, GO, UNITE |
 PUACL: Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026
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28–29 Mar 2026 | Yokohama, Japan
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Yokohama BUNTAI, Yokohama, Japan | — | UNITE |
 PHMBL: 2025–26 Philippines Master Ball League
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25–26 Apr 2026 | Pasay City, Philippines
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SMX Convention Center Manila, Function Room 5, Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Ln, Pasay City, 1300 Metro Manila | I | VGC, TCG |
| HKMBL: 2025–26 Hong Kong Master Ball League
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2–3 May 2026 | Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3FG, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong | I | VGC, TCG |
| MYMBL: 2025–26 Malaysia Master Ball League
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9–10 May 2026 | Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor | M-A | VGC, TCG |
| THMBL: 2025–26 Thailand Master Ball League
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16–17 May 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand
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CentralWorld, PULSE, 7th Floor, 4, 4/5 Ratchadamri Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand | M-A | VGC, TCG |
| SGMBL: 2025–26 Singapore Master Ball League
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23–24 May 2026 | Singapore, Singapore
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Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 404, Level 4, 1 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039593 | M-A | VGC, TCG |
   PTC: Pokémon Sports Day 2026
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24–25 May 2026 | Seoul, South Korea
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COEX Exhibition Hall C, Seoul, South Korea | M-A | VGC, TCG, GO |
 PJCS: 2026 Pokémon Japan Championships
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6–7 Jun 2026 | Yokohama, Japan
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Pacifico Yokohama, Exhibition Halls A–D, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | M-A | VGC, TCG, GO, UNITE |
 NAIC: 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships
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12–14 Jun 2026 | New Orleans, United States
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Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130 | M-A | VGC, TCG, GO, UNITE |
| TWMBL: 2025–26 Taiwan Master Ball League
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13–14 Jun 2026 | Taichung, Taiwan
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Taichung International Exhibition Center, 1st Floor, No. 1000, Section 3, Liming Road, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 414 | M-A | VGC, TCG |
| IDMBL: 2025–26 Indonesia Master Ball League
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27–28 Jun 2026 | Tangerang Regency, Indonesia
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NICE PIK 2 - Nusantara International Convention Exhibition, Hall 9, Salembaran, Kec. Kosambi, Kabupaten Tangerang, Banten 15214 | — | TCG |
 Worlds/WCS: 2026 Pokémon World Championships
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28–30 Aug 2026 | San Francisco, United States
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Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 | TBD | VGC, TCG, GO, UNITE |
References
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