Pokémon TCG League Cup tournaments give players an opportunity
to earn Championship Points and practice their skills for larger
competitions.
Players of all skill levels welcome
Have fun with other Pokémon fans
Events held throughout the year
No qualifications or residency restrictions
Use the event locator to find times and locations of League Cup events in your area.
Remember, while we frequently update our events schedule, we recommend that you contact the local Tournament Organizer to confirm event schedule information.
2018 Pokémon TCG League Cup Information
For the purpose of Best Finish Limits, League Cups will be divided into four quarters:
July through October 2017
November 2017 through January 2018
February through April 2018
May 2018 through the end of the tournament season
Event requirements
The Pokémon TCG League Cup events do not require an invitation or qualification. All players who have Trainer Club accounts and are in good standing with the Play! Pokémon rules are welcome to participate. Players need to bring their own 60-card deck. League Cup may use either the Standard format or the Expanded format, at the discretion of the Tournament Organizer.
Entry Fee
Players may be charged an entry fee determined by the Tournament Organizer. See event listing or contact the Tournament Organizer for details.
Championship Points and Prizes
Participants will receive 2 Play! Points just for playing.
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 50 | 0 |
| 2 | 40 | 0 |
| 3-4 | 32 | 0 |
| 5-8 | 25 | 24 |
| 9-16 | 20 | 48 |
| 17-32 | 16 | 100 |
| 33-64 | 13 | 200 |
Point totals subject to change.
First-place finishers in each of three age divisions (Junior, Senior, and Masters) will also receive a League Cup playmat. Check with the Tournament Organizer for more details on what, if any, additional prizes may be offered.
