Battle in Pokémon TCG and video game Regional Championships
taking place all around the world. After the Pokémon International Championships, the Pokémon Regional Championships are the largest events in
terms of both attendance and Championship Point payouts.
Up to $50,000 in prizes, scholarships, and gift cards (based on attendance)
No qualifications or residency restrictions to enter
Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own 60-card deck that matches the format listed below; Pokémon video game players must bring their own system and a legal team.
All players who have a Trainer Club account and are in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program are welcome to participate.
2019 Pokémon Regional Championships Schedule
At the Pokémon Regional Championships, Tournament Organizers have the option of conducting Pokémon TCG events in the Standard or Expanded format. On the video game side, competitors will use Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon on systems in the Nintendo 3DS family.
Most Regional Championships have both Pokémon TCG and video game competitions, although some events may be exclusive to Pokémon TCG players or VGC players. Please check the Event Locator for more information about events.
US and Canada Regional Championships Schedule
| Date | Location | TCG Format |
| 9/14/18–9/16/18 | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks, PA | Standard |
| 10/5/18–10/7/18 | Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, TN | Standard |
| 10/26/18–10/28/18 | Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR | Expanded |
| 11/24/18–11/25/18 | Berglund Special Events Center, Roanoke, VA | Standard |
| 12/15/18–12/16/18 | Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA | Expanded |
| 1/18/19–1/20/19 | Hyatt Regency DFW, DFW Airport, TX (located near Terminal C of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) | Expanded |
| 2/22/19–2/24/19 | Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL (near St. Louis, MO) | Standard |
| 3/8/19–3/10/19 | Pearson Convention Center, Brampton, Ontario, Canada (near Toronto) | Expanded |
| 3/15/19–3/17/19 | Greensboro Coliseum Complex—Special Events Center, Greensboro, NC | Expanded |
| 4/6/19–4/7/19 | Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center, Denver, CO* | Standard |
| 4/19/19–4/21/19 | Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL | Expanded |
| 5/3/19–5/5/19 | Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT | Expanded |
| 5/18/19–5/19/19 | Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA | Standard |
| 5/31/19–6/2/19 | Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, WI | Standard |
*Pokémon Trading Card Game only
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change.
European Regional Championships Schedule
See also: European Special Events Schedule
| Date | Location | TCG Format |
| 9/29/18–9/30/18 | Stadthalle Offenbach, Offenbach/Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Standard |
| 12/15/18–12/16/18 | Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate, UK | Standard |
| 5/11/19–5/12/19 | Brunel's Old Station, The Passenger Shed, Bristol, UK | Standard |
| 6/15/19–6/16/19 | DreamHack Summer, Jönköping, Sweden | Standard |
*Pokémon Trading Card Game only
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change.
Latin American Regional Championships Schedule
| Date | Location | TCG Format |
| 9/7/18–9/9/18 | Sibara Hotel, Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil* | Standard |
| 3/23/19–3/24/19 | Vila Galé Hotel, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil* | Standard |
| 5/18/19–5/19/19 | Amcham Business Center, São Paulo, Brazil* | Standard |
*Pokémon Trading Card Game only
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change.
Oceania Regional Championships Schedule
| Date | Location | TCG Format |
| 12/1/18–12/2/18 | The Edge, State Library of QLD, Southbank, Brisbane, QLD | Standard |
| 3/16/19–3/17/19 | Perth Town Hall, Perth, WA | Standard |
| 5/11/19 | Silka Hotel Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Standard |
| 5/12/19 | CGA eSports Stadium, Hong Kong | — |
| 5/18/19–5/19/19 | ESL Sydney Studio, Auburn, NSW | Standard |
*Pokémon Trading Card Game only
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change.
2019 Pokémon TCG Regionals Championship Points
Best Finish Limit: 8 (Shared with Special Events)
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 200 | 0 |
| 2 | 160 | 0 |
| 3–4 | 130 | 0 |
| 5–8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9–16 | 80 | 48 |
| 17–32 | 60 | 100 |
| 33–64 | 50 | 200 |
| 65–128 | 40 | 400 |
| 129–256 | 30 | 800 |
Point totals subject to change.
2019 Pokémon VG Regionals Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for the Pokémon VG Regional Championships is:
Best Finish Limit: 8 (shared with Special Events)
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 200 | 0 |
| 2 | 160 | 0 |
| 3–4 | 130 | 0 |
| 5–8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9–16 | 80 | 48 |
| 17–32 | 60 | 100 |
| 33–64 | 50 | 200 |
| 65–128 | 40 | 400 |
| 129–256 | 30 | 800 |
Championship Point totals subject to change.
Entry Fee
Entry fees are determined by the Tournament Organizer. Please contact the Tournament Organizer or visit the event page for more information.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded to the top players in each of three age divisions. Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached, and must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program in order to earn points and awards.
For the Pokémon TCG and Video Game Regional Championships, the format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the Regionals prizes for the 2019 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
18 years of age and older:
Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or cash
Awards under $5,000: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Awards under $5,000: Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
All participants will receive 3 Play! Points and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
Prizes are based on attendance per age division. Unless otherwise specified, all prizes are paid in US dollars and subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
Pokémon TCG Regionals Prize Table
| Placement | 1–24 players | 25–100 players | 101–200 players | 201+ players |
| 1 | $500 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 2 | $250 | $750 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| 3–4 | $- | $500 | $750 | $1,500 |
| 5–8 | $- | $250 | $500 | $750 |
| 9–16 | $- | $- | $250 | $500 |
| 17–32 | $- | $- | $- | $250 |
Subject to change.
Additionally, in eligible markets, the top 64 Pokémon TCG players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.
1st–8th place: 108 booster packs
9th–16th place: 72 booster packs
17th–32nd place: 36 booster packs
33rd–64th: 18 booster packs
Pokémon Video Game Regionals Prize Table
| Placement | 1–24 players | 25–100 players | 101–200 players | 201+ players |
| 1 | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| 2 | $250 | $500 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| 3–4 | $- | $250 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 5–8 | $- | $- | $250 | $500 |
| 9–16 | $- | $- | $- | $250 |
Subject to change.
Additionally, the top 16 video game players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance, in eligible markets.
1st–2nd place: 72 booster packs
3rd–4th place: 36 booster packs
5th–8th place: 18 booster packs
9th–16th place: 9 booster packs
Last updated 4/4/2019
