Get started in the world of competitive Pokémon TCG play at League Challenge tournaments. These events are small, entry-level events on a local scale.
In Pokémon TCG League Challenge tournaments, players can earn Championship Points and work toward earning an invitation to the World Championships!
League Challenge events are open to all players. Some League Challenges may have special promotions and may require entry fees at the Tournament Organizer's discretion. Players need to bring their own legal 60-card deck. See the tournament listings for details on promotions and entry fees.
Use the event locator to find times and locations of Pokémon TCG League Challenge 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.
2024 Pokémon TCG League Challenge events
2024 League Challenge events will typically be held once per month at select Pokémon League locations. These tournaments use the Standard format.
League Challenge events consist of only Swiss rounds; there is no top cut to single-elimination rounds.
All players who have Pokémon 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.
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 prizes. All participants will receive 1 Play! Point just for playing, and additional prizes may be awarded at the Tournament Organizer's discretion.
2024 Pokémon TCG League Challenge Championship Points
|
Placement |
Championship Points |
Kicker (# of participants) |
|
1 |
15 |
0 |
|
2 |
12 |
0 |
|
3-4 |
10 |
0 |
|
5-8 |
8 |
21 |
|
9-16 |
6 |
48 |
|
17-32 |
4 |
80 |
Championship Point values subject to change.
Pokémon TCG Challenges
At some larger events, Pokémon TCG Challenges may take place. These events will have the same Championship Point awards as a League Challenge and will contribute to the same BFL, but will not distribute promo cards or other prizes typically found when held at a League location. These events may be organized and hosted only at the exclusive invitation of Play! Pokémon.
