The 2025 Pokémon North America International Championships kick off on June 13, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. There, competitors will continue their battle to qualify for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California. Get ready for a weekend of exhibition matches, including a special 2025 NAIC Preview Show where our experts—top players and broadcast talent alike—will break down all the storylines heading into the big event.

Tune in to learn the latest on the 2025 season, including which players are already in the hunt for a big win and what to expect from the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE metagames at NAIC! There will be player interviews, roundtable discussions between casters and players, and more to build excitement leading up to the event.

Think you know better than our experts—or just want to have your voice heard? You’ll be able to contribute to the show by voicing your opinion and voting on Twitch Polls. You can even submit questions to the panel via X (formerly known as Twitter) beforehand for a chance to have yours featured in the stream.

Preview Show Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PDT

Stream: Twitch.tv/Pokemon | YouTube.com/Pokemon