Championship Series

The 2012 Pokémon TCG Spring Regional Championships are about to begin!

This April 14th, head to one of eight locations around North America to compete in the Spring Regional Championships! Top finishers earn travel awards to the National Championships this summer!

All Regional Championship events take place on Saturday, April 14th.
Some larger Regional Championships may hold the single-elimination finals portion of the tournament on Sunday, April 15th. Check the tournament listing for details.

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What are the Pokémon Spring Regional Championships?

The Pokémon TCG Spring Regional Championships are the second of two series that give players an opportunity to earn a Travel Award to their respective National Championships! Held in cities across the U.S. and Canada, each Regional Championship is part of a title event series where players compete for the title of Regional Champion! Results of the Regional Championships can give a serious boost to a player’s Championship Points and chances of getting into the 2012 World Championships in Waikoloa, Hawaii.

Additionally, the Video Game Regional Championships have joined with the TCG Regional Championships. The Video Game Autumn Regionals will take place the same weekend, and most players will have an opportunity to compete in both! See the Video Game Regionals page for more details.

When are the Pokémon Spring Regional Championships?

The Pokémon TCG Spring Regionals will be held on April 14th, 2012. Find event dates, times, and locations.

Some larger Regional Championships may hold the single-elimination finals portion of the tournament on Sunday, April 15th. Check the tournament listing for details.

The Video Game Autumn Regionals take place on Sunday, April 15th. See the Video Game Regionals page for more details.

Are There any Requirements for Attendance?

The Spring Regional Championships do not require an invitation, or qualification. All players in good standing are welcome to participate.

What are the Prizes?

Prizes are awarded to the top players in each of three age divisions.

The divisions are:

Junior Division: Born in 2001 or later
Senior Division: Born in 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000
Masters Division: Born in 1996 or earlier

All participants will receive 5 Play! Points, and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!

1st Place

• A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place award
• A Travel Award for the winner (including a parent or legal guardian for players under 18) to the 2012 U.S. National Championships at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, OR the Canada National Championships in Toronto, ON.*
• A first- and second-round bye at the U.S. National Championships**
• A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• 10 Championship Points

2nd Place

• A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 2nd Place award
• A first- and second-round bye at the U.S. National Championships**
• A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• 8 Championship Points

3rd & 4th Place

• A Pokémon TCG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place award
• A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• 6 Championship Points

5th Place through 8th Place

• A combination of 24 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• 5 Championship Points

9th Place through 12th Place

• A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• 4 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)

13th Place through 16th Place

• A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• 3 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)

17th Place through 32nd Place

• A combination of 7 booster packs from current Pokémon TCG expansions
• 2 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)

33rd Place through 64th Place

• 1 Championship Point (if division attendance is 128 or greater)

* Non-U.S. residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award to the U.S. National Championships, as the U.S. Nationals are open to U.S. residents only. Non-Canadian residents are not eligible to collect a Travel Award to the Canadian National Championships, as the Canadian Nationals are open to Canadian residents only. If a non-resident wins a Regional Championship, the Travel Award will pass down to the next eligible resident. All other prizes will be awarded to the actual winner of the event.

** Byes do not ‘stack.’ If you have won a bye in another event such as the S/P/T Championship and finish in the top 2 of a Regional Championship, you will receive a first- and second-round bye at your National Championships.

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