This event will use the Pokémon GO Great League format. Players at the 2022 Pokémon GO North America International Championships will be competing for Championship Points and prizes. All participants will receive a Pokémon International Championships promo card (while supplies last) just for playing!
Players must comply with the Tournament Rules.
When you show up at a Pokémon GO tournament, there are some things you must have with you:
A team of tournament-legal Pokémon in your Pokémon GO account (see the Tournament Rules and check back regularly before the event for updated rules).
Proof of age may be requested. Failure to provide proof of age may result in the player being denied participation in the tournament, at the organizer’s discretion.
Competition Details
Players will compete in age-separated double-elimination brackets on Friday, June 24, using the Great League format in Pokémon GO. Matches are best of three, except for the Winners Finals, Losers Finals, and Grand Finals, which are best of five.
Players will compete on Samsung Galaxy A52 devices provided by the organizer. Players will be expected to log in and log out during the tournament. It is a player’s responsibility to log out of the device during the tournament.
On Saturday, June 25, additional rounds will played until a Champion is determined. More details will be released at a later time.
If the Senior Division does not exceed 32 players, the Senior tournament will start and finish on Friday. Brackets will not be age separated if fewer than six Senior Division players enter.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top players in each of two age divisions. Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached and must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program to earn prizes.
| Placement | Regional | International |
| 1 | Worlds invite + Travel Award | Worlds invite + Travel Award |
| 2 | Worlds invite | Worlds invite + Travel Award |
| 3–4 | - | Worlds invite |
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
Prize Award Information
The format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the International Championships prizes for the 2022 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 are based on attendance per age division. Unless otherwise specified, all prizes are paid in US dollars and subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
Award Values
| Placement | 1–100 players | 101–200 players | 201+ players |
| 1 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 2 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| 3 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| 4 | $600 | $900 | $1,250 |
| T–5 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 |
| T–7 | $400 | $600 | $900 |
| T–9 | — | $500 | $750 |
| T–13 | — | $400 | $600 |
| T–17 | — | — | $500 |
| T–25 | — | — | $400 |
Subject to change.
Additionally, in eligible markets, the top 16 Pokémon GO players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.
1st–4th place: 72 booster packs
5th–8th place: 36 booster packs
9th–16th place: 18 booster packs
All prizes less applicable taxes.
