In addition to the regular events in the Championship Series schedule such as Regional and International Championships, Pokémon Special Events give Pokémon TCG and Video Game Championship (VGC) players more chances to earn Championship Points. Prizes are often awarded as well, at the discretion of the Tournament Organizer.
Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own legal 60-card deck. Pokémon VGC players must bring their own game, system in the Nintendo Switch family, and a legal team. Championship Series events for Pokémon VGC will be played in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet beginning in January 2023.
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account; be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program; and comply with current COVID-19 requirements for large Pokémon events.
Registration for these events is handled by the Tournament Organizer. Many Special Events require online registration, and events may sell out quickly. Please check the Event Locator for details about each event, including information regarding registration.
US and Canada Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
Europe Special Events Schedule
| Date | Location | Games(s) |
| Sept. 17–18, 2022 |
Bilbao
Exhibition Centre Azkue Kalea, 1, 48902 Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain |
TCG GO |
| Mar. 18–19, 2023 |
Jaarbeurs Jaarbeursplein, 3521 AL Utrecht, Netherlands |
TCG GO VG |
| June 3–4, 2023 | Lingotto Fiere Torino Via Nizza, 294, 10126 Torino TO, Italy | TCG VG GO |
Dates, locations, and featured games subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Oceania Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
Latin America Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
Russia Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
South Africa Special Events Schedule
There are currently no announced Special Events for this region. Check back later for more events in this region.
2023 Pokémon TCG Special Events Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for Pokémon TCG Special Events is as follows:
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 200 | 0 |
| 2 | 160 | 0 |
| 3–4 | 130 | 0 |
| 5–8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9–16 | 80 | 48 |
| 17–32 | 60 | 100 |
| 33–64 | 50 | 200 |
| 65–128 | 40 | 400 |
| 129–256 | 30 | 800 |
Notes:
Best Finish Limit: 6 (Shared with Regional Championships)
Championship Point values subject to change.
2023 Pokémon VGC Special Events Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for Pokémon VGC Special Events is as follows:
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 200 | 0 |
| 2 | 160 | 0 |
| 3–4 | 130 | 0 |
| 5–8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9–16 | 80 | 48 |
| 17–32 | 60 | 100 |
| 33–64 | 50 | 200 |
| 65–128 | 40 | 400 |
| 129–256 | 30 | 800 |
Notes:
Best Finish Limit: 6 (Shared with Regional Championships)
Championship Point values subject to change.
