The Pokémon World Championships host a full schedule of side events for all attendees with an official event badge, regardless of whether you are playing in the main event. Come battle for great prizes in smaller Pokémon TCG and video game competitions throughout the weekend. It’s a great opportunity to compete against players around the world even if you didn’t qualify for the main event.
Most side events require an entry fee. Side event registration opens every day at 8 a.m. The prize wall closes on Sunday when the closing ceremony starts (early Sunday afternoon). Prizes must be redeemed by that time. See the side events area at the World Championships for more details.
All times PDT. Times are subject to change.
Video Game Side Events
Friday, August 18
| Time | Event Format | Cost |
| 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | 8-player Round Robin (Masters and Seniors) | $5 |
| 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | 4-player Round Robin (Juniors) | No cost |
| 4 p.m. | Battle Royal | $10 |
Saturday, August 19
| Time | Event Format | Cost |
| 10 a.m. (approx.) | Anaheim Open Day One | See details |
| 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | 8-player Round Robin (Masters and Seniors) | $5 |
| 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | 4-player Round Robin (Juniors) | No cost |
| Noon | Standard | $10 |
| 4 p.m. | Battle Royal | $10 |
Sunday, August 20
| Time | Event Format | Cost |
| 9 a.m. | Multi Cup | $10/player |
| 9 a.m. (approx.) | Anaheim Open Day Two | See details |
| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | 8-player Round Robin (Masters and Seniors) | $5 |
| 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | 4-player Round Robin (Juniors) | No cost |
Pokémon TCG Side Events
Friday, August 18
| Time | Event Format | Cost |
| 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | 8-player Sealed | $20 |
| 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | 8-player Round Robin (Masters and Seniors) | $5 |
| 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | 4-player Round Robin (Juniors) | No cost |
Saturday, August 19
| Time | Event Format | Cost |
| 10 a.m. (approx.) | Anaheim Open Day One | See details |
| 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | 8-player Sealed | $20 |
| 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | 8-player Round Robin (Masters and Seniors) | $5 |
| 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | 4-player Round Robin (Juniors) | No cost |
| 11 a.m. | Standard (Masters) | $10 |
| Noon | Standard (Seniors and Juniors) | $10 |
| 1 p.m. | Expanded (Masters) | $10 |
| 2 p.m. | Expanded (Seniors and Juniors) | $10 |
| 3 p.m. | Standard (Masters) | $10 |
| 4 p.m. | Standard (Seniors and Juniors) | $10 |
Sunday, August 20
| Time | Event Format | Cost |
| 9 a.m. (approx.) | Anaheim Open Day Two | See details |
| 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | 8-player Sealed | $20 |
| 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | 8-player Round Robin (Masters and Seniors) | $5 |
| 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | 4-player Round Robin (Juniors) | No cost |
| 9 a.m. | Standard (Masters) | $10 |
| 10 a.m. | Standard (Seniors and Juniors) | $10 |
| 11 a.m. | Expanded (Masters) | $10 |
| Noon | Expanded (Seniors and Juniors) | $10 |
Pokkén Tournament Side Events
8-player Pokkén Tournament pickup tournaments will run all three days during the World Championships. The cost for each event is $5 per player. Tournaments will run at the following times:
Friday, August 18: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday, August 19: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday, August 20: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
