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.

• Cash prizes, scholarships, and gift cards

• 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.

North America

Europe

Latin America

Australia

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:

• Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or cash

• Awards under $5,000: Cash

Under 18 years of age:

• Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card

• 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

Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC) Cash Prizes

Pokémon GO Cash Prizes

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:

Notes:

• Best Finish Limit: 5, shared with Special and International Championships

• 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:

Booster pack awards subject to change by market.