Players and teams wishing to acquire a sponsorship and wear, use, or otherwise promote a sponsor’s logo in appearances at Play! Pokémon events must request approval via our Sponsorship Release Form available via Customer Support. The approval request must meet our sponsorship requirements below and must be received at least 3 weeks prior to the event in which the sponsor’s logo will be displayed. All approvals are at the sole discretion of TPCi, and TPCi reserves the right to refuse any request.

Sponsorship Requirements

Any product or service intending to sponsor a player or team at a sanctioned Play! Pokémon event must comply with our Play! Pokémon Rules & Resources and must be suitable for all ages.

Examples of products or services that would not be permitted are listed below. Note that this list is not exhaustive, and The Pokémon Company International reserves the right to refuse a sponsorship for any reason, at any time.

1. Brands or services that are not suitable for all ages

2. Dating services

3. Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or medical equipment

4. Weapons or explosives

5. Gambling, wagering, or lotteries

6. Political ads or ads otherwise promoting a political agenda

7. Cryptocurrency

8. Sellers of or marketplaces for virtual items known or likely to be counterfeit or illegal

9. Any other video game, esports tournament, league, event, or collectible card game, or developer or publisher thereof