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.
2019 Pokémon TCG League Cup Information
League Cup Best Finish Limit Seasons are based on Pokémon TCG expansion tournament legality dates, with additional accommodations made for the end of the tournament season.
Season 1: July 9 through November 15, 2018
Season 2: November 16, 2018, through February 14, 2019
Season 3: February 15 through May 16, 2019
Season 4: May 17 through June 23, 2019
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.
Pokémon TCG Cups
At some events, like Regional Championships, Pokémon TCG Cups will take place. These events will have the same Championship Point awards as a League Cup, but will not distribute promo cards, playmats, or other prizes typically found at a League Cup.
