You can battle in the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO Regional Championships, which take place all over the world! After the Pokémon International Championships, the Pokémon Regional Championships are the largest events in terms of both attendance and Championship Point payouts.
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Cash prizes, scholarships, and gift cards
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No qualifications or residency restrictions for tournament entry
Pokémon Special Championships are similar to Regional Championships in that they host Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO competitions and offer the same Championship Point payouts. However, they do not have set prizes—any prizing is at the discretion of the event organizer.
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account and be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program.
Registration for these events is handled by the Tournament Organizer. Many Regional Championships require online registration, and events may sell out. Please check the Event Locator for details about each event, including information regarding registration.
2025 Pokémon Regional and Special Championships Schedule
All Regional and Special Championships will include Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO events. The Special Championships are noted in green on the table below.
Main events take place on Saturday and Sunday. Event listings that include a Friday date feature side events and smaller competitions on that day.
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
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Sep 13–15, 2024 |
Baltimore Convention Center |
1 W Pratt St |
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Oct 11–13, 2024 |
Kentucky International Convention Center |
221 S 4th St |
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Nov 22–24, 2024 |
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center |
1401 K St |
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Dec 13–15, 2024 |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre |
255 Front St W |
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Jan 24–26, 2025 |
Henry B. González Convention Center |
900 E Market St |
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Feb 15–16, 2025 |
Coliseo Rubén Zayas Montañez |
47 Calle Muñoz Rivera |
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Mar 7–9, 2025 |
Vancouver Convention Centre |
999 Canada Pl |
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Apr 11–13, 2025 |
Georgia World Congress Center |
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW |
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May 2–4, 2025 |
Baird Center |
400 W Wisconsin Ave |
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May 23–25, 2025 |
Oregon Convention Center |
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd |
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
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Sep 28–29, 2024 |
Westfalenhallen, Dortmund, Germany |
Rheinlanddamm 200 |
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Oct 19–20, 2024 |
Lille Grand Palais, Lille, France |
1 Bd des Cités Unies |
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Nov 2–3, 2024 |
AMBEREXPO, Gdańsk, Poland |
Żaglowa 11 |
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Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2024 |
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany |
Messepiazza 1 |
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Jan 18–19, 2025 |
NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, UK |
Pendigo Way |
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Mar 22–23, 2025 |
Stockholms Mässan, Stockholm, Sweden |
Mässvägen 1 |
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Apr 26–27, 2025 |
Pavillon 1, Sevilla Fibes Congress Center, Seville, Spain |
Av. Alcalde Luis Uruñuela, 1, 41020 Sevilla, Spain |
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May 17–18, 2025 |
Jaarbeurs, Jaarbeursplein 6, Utrecht, Netherlands |
3521 AL, Utrecht, Netherlands |
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May 31–Jun 1, 2025 |
Pavilion 20, Bologna Fiere, Bologna, Italy |
Viale della Fiera, 20, 40128 |
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
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Sep 28–29, 2024 |
Convention and Exhibition Center Expoville, Joinville, Brazil |
R. XV de Novembro |
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Oct 5–6, 2024 |
Centro de Convenciones de la Cámara de Comercio de Lima, Peru |
Av. Giuseppe Garibaldi 396 |
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Nov 9–10, 2024 |
Palais Rouge (Grand Dorée) |
Jerónimo Salguero 1441, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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Dec 7–8, 2024 |
Radisson Bogotá Metrotel, Colombia |
74 St 13-27 |
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Jan 18–19, 2025 |
Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Salvador Allende, 6555 - Barra Olímpica, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22783-127, Brazil |
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Feb 8–9, 2025 |
Centro de Convenciones Yucatán Siglo XXI, Mérida, México |
60 Norte 299 |
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Mar 8–9, 2025 |
Centro de Eventos do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil |
Washington Soares, 999 - Edson Queiroz, Fortaleza - CE, Brazil |
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Apr 19–20, 2025 |
Cintermex Hall A1, Monterrey, México |
Fundidora 501, Obrera |
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May 17–18, 2025 |
Espacio Riesco, Santiago, Chile |
Av. El Salto 5000 |
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
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Dec 7–8, 2024 |
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre |
21 Mounts Bay Rd |
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Mar 29–30, 2025 |
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre |
Merivale St |
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May 17–18, 2025 |
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre |
1 Convention Centre Pl |
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
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Apr 26–27, 2025 |
Alberton Civic Centre (TCG) |
Alwyn Taljaard Ave, Alberton, Johannesburg, 1449 |
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Apr 27, 2025 |
A-I Fest (VG + GO) |
87 True N Rd, Mulbarton, Johannesburg South, 2059, South Africa |
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May 24–25, 2025 |
L'Aperitivo Venue (TCG) |
Shop 6/7, The Auroras, 9 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320, South Africa |
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May 25, 2025 |
L'Aperitivo Venue (VG + GO) |
Shop 6/7, The Auroras, 9 Aurora Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, 4320, South Africa |
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. Check back for additional Regional Championships and Special Championships as they are announced.
Prizes
The Champion in each age division of the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO tournaments/Championships will earn a direct invitation to the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, regardless of their Championship Point total at the end of the season. Additional prizes, including prize money and Championship Points, are awarded to the top players in each age division. 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.
The format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the Regional Championships prizes for the 2025 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season:
18 years of age and older:
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Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or cash
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Awards under $5,000: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
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Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
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Awards under $5,000: Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
All will receive 3 Play! Points and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last) just for playing! Other participation rewards may also be offered and may vary by event.
Unless otherwise specified, all prizes are paid in US dollars and are subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
Pokémon TCG Cash Prizes
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Placement |
Junior & Senior Division |
Masters Division |
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1 |
$2,500 |
$10,000 |
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2 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
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3–4 |
$1,000 |
$5,000 |
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5–8 |
$750 |
$3,000 |
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9–16 |
- |
$2,000 |
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17–32 |
- |
$1,000 |
Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) Cash Prizes
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Placement |
Junior & |
Masters Division |
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1 |
$1,000 |
$6,000 |
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2 |
$750 |
$4,000 |
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3–4 |
$500 |
$2,000 |
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5–8 |
- |
$1,000 |
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9–16 |
- |
$750 |
Pokémon GO Cash Prizes
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Placement |
Prize |
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1 |
$2,500 |
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2 |
$2,000 |
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3 |
$1,500 |
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4 |
$1,200 |
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T-5 |
$1,000 |
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T-7 |
$750 |
2025 Pokémon Regionals and Specials Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for the Pokémon TCG, video game, and Pokémon GO Regional Championships is as follows:
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Placement |
Kicker (# of competitors) |
Championship Points |
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1 |
0 |
350 |
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2 |
4 |
325 |
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3–4 |
8 |
300 |
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5–8 |
17 |
280 |
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9–16 |
33 |
160 |
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17–32 |
65 |
125 |
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33–64 |
129 |
100 |
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65–128 |
257 |
80 |
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129–256 |
513 |
60 |
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257–512 |
1025 |
40 |
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513–1024 |
2049 |
20 |
Notes:
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Best Finish Limit: 5, shared with Special and International Championships
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Championship Point values subject to change.
Booster Packs and Cash Prizing
Players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs for competing in Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO Championship Events. The number of booster packs earned is based on individual placement, as well as the number of participants in an event. Prizing that is dependent on the attendance of the event is referred to as a Kicker.
We’re expanding the booster pack prize Kicker in the 2025 season for the majority of Championship Events. Here is the breakdown of booster pack prizes:
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Players per Division |
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Placement |
<33 |
33–64 |
65–128 |
129–256 |
257–512 |
513–1024 |
1025–2048 |
2049+ |
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1 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
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2 |
72 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
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3–4 |
36 |
72 |
72 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
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5–8 |
18 |
36 |
36 |
72 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
108 |
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9–16 |
9 |
18 |
36 |
36 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
108 |
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17–32 |
18 |
18 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
72 |
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33–64 |
9 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
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65–128 |
18 |
18 |
36 |
36 |
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129–256 |
9 |
18 |
18 |
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257–512 |
9 |
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Booster pack awards subject to change by market.
