The Pokémon Europe International Championships host a full schedule of side events open to all attendees who have an official event badge, regardless of whether the attendee is competing in a tournament. Come battle for a variety of awesome prizes in smaller competitions throughout the weekend—it’s a great opportunity to compete against players from around the world!
Fans who have brought their own Nintendo Switch system and Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game can participate in events that feature a variety of competitive formats.
Pokémon TCG players looking for Sealed events may enjoy tournaments run using Build & Battle Boxes. Trainers with their own decks looking for other formats can battle in a number of different ways, including the two-on-two Team Format. Of course, there will also be Standard events for those looking to play in the Championship Series format.
For those who prefer a smaller screen, there will be Pokémon GO events throughout the weekend.
For more information about these side events, please refer to the appropriate schedules and event details below.
Most side events require an entry fee. Players will receive prize wall tickets based on their match results.
The prize wall closes early Sunday afternoon when the closing ceremonies start. Prizes must be redeemed by that time. See the side events area at the venue for more details.
Many side events are on-demand pods of four or eight players in which everyone gets to play multiple matches. There are also scheduled side events throughout the weekend.
All times listed below represent BST. Times are subject to change.
Every Day
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All Day — On Demand |
Current Series |
€8 |
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All Day — On Demand |
Sandwich Challenge |
€4 |
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All Day — On Demand |
Chaos Cup |
€8 |
Friday, April 14
|
2:45 p.m. |
Current Series |
€12 |
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4:15 p.m. |
Chaos Cup |
€12 |
Saturday, April 15
|
9:45 a.m. |
London VG Skirmish — Masters Division Only |
€20 |
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1:30 p.m. |
Catch Cup |
€12 |
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4:15 p.m. |
Chaos Cup |
€12 |
Sunday, April 16
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9:15 a.m. |
London VG Skirmish — Junior Division Only |
€20 |
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9:15 a.m. |
London VG Skirmish — Senior Division Only |
€20 |
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9:45 a.m. |
Current Series |
€12 |
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1:15 p.m. |
Catch Cup |
€12 |
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1:45 p.m. |
Chaos Cup |
€12 |
Video Game Side Event Formats
Current Series: Play in three matches using the current VGC regulation set to win prizes based on your score. This event will be held in round-robin format.
Sandwich Challenge: Are you an artisan in the e-kitchen? Play the Sandwich Challenge: build the best-looking sandwich following the tournament recipes to win!
Chaos Cup: Show your flexibility and battle prowess when you and your opponent are given a random rental team filled with Pokémon selected by a featured Content Creator! What’s more, these curated teams feature Pokémon that don’t often appear in competitive play—so you’ll be writing your own playbook as you go!
Catch Cup: Battle three opponents in a tournament where all Pokémon and moves available in the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games are allowed. Participants win prizes based on their final tournament score!
London VG Skirmish: Current Series. Top cut is played on Sunday.
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Masters Division player cap: 409 players. If there are over 226 players, the prize structure will be increased. Best-of-three.
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Senior Division player cap: 64 players. If there are over 32 players, the prize structure will be increased. Single-game matches.
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Junior Division player cap: 64 players. If there are over 32 players, the prize structure will be increased. Single-game matches.
Every Day
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All Day — On Demand |
Standard Constructed |
€8 |
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All Day — On Demand |
Pick-a-Pack (One pack) |
€8 |
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All Day — On Demand |
Stardust Race (Single-game matches) |
€8 |
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All Day — On Demand |
Raid Format (Cooperative) |
€4 |
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All Day — On Demand |
Battle Royal (Multiplayer) |
€8 |
Friday, April 14
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2:30 p.m. |
Standard Constructed |
€12 |
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3:30 p.m. |
Team Format |
€12 |
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5:00 p.m. |
Stardust Race |
€12 |
Saturday, April 15
|
9:30 a.m. |
London TCG Cup — Masters Division Only, Best-of-three |
€20 |
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1:00 p.m. |
Build & Battle Sealed Deck |
€36 |
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4:00 pm. |
Gym Leader Challenge |
€12 |
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5:00 p.m. |
Pick-a-Pack Evolved (Three packs) |
€16 |
Sunday, April 16
|
9:00 a.m. |
London TCG Cup — Senior Division Only, single-game matches |
€20 |
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9:00 a.m. |
London TCG Cup — Junior Division Only, single-game matches |
€20 |
|
9:30 a.m. |
Gym Leader Challenge |
€12 |
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10:00 a.m. |
Standard Constructed |
€12 |
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10:30 a.m. |
Pick-a-Pack Evolved (Three packs) |
€16 |
|
11:00 a.m. |
Stardust Race |
€12 |
|
1:00 p.m. |
Team Format (2-player teams) |
€12 |
|
1:30 p.m. |
Gym Leader Challenge |
€12 |
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2:00 p.m. |
Build & Battle Sealed Deck |
€36 |
|
2:30 pm. |
Pick-a-Pack Evolved (Three packs) |
€16 |
TCG Side Event Formats
Standard Constructed: Play three games of Standard Constructed in a round robin format and earn prizes based on your final score!
Pick-a-Pack: Crack a pack, build a 10-card deck, and face off with your opponents in this fun deckbuilding minigame.
Pick-a-Pack Evolved: Supercharge your Pick-a-Pack action with this evolved format! Crack not one but THREE packs to build your 10-card decks!
Stardust Race: Whoever said you need to take six Prize cards to win? This format gives you alternative win conditions. Just bring your Standard deck.
Raid Format (cooperative): Team up with three other Trainers and face off against the Raid Boss! This common foe comes with its own deck and will defend itself against the combined might of the Trainers. Will you be victorious—or fall to the Raid Boss?
Battle Royal (Multiplayer): In this free-for-all format, Trainers bring their own Gym Leader Challenge decks and face off in a chaotic clash of temporary alliances, politics, and duo-Pokémon battles!
Build & Battle Sealed Deck: Crack your Build & Battle Box, build your deck, play three rounds of Swiss! Prizes depend on your final result in the tournament.
Gym Leader Challenge: In the Gym Leader Challenge, Trainers battle with decks using the Expanded card pool, but are limited to playing Pokémon without a Rule Box, Pokémon of a single type, and a single copy of each card!
London TCG Cup: Standard format. Top cut is played on Sunday.
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Masters Division player cap: 409 players. Best-of-three.
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Senior Division player cap: 64 players. Single-game matches.
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Junior Division player cap: 64 players. Single-game matches.
Every Day
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All Day—On Demand |
Great League — 4-player round robin |
€8 |
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All Day—On Demand |
Any League (bring friends!) — 4-player round robin |
€8 |
Friday, April 14
|
12:30 p.m. |
Great League — 3 Swiss rounds |
€12 |
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3:00 p.m. |
Team Battle — 3 Swiss rounds |
€12 |
Saturday, April 15
|
2:15 p.m. |
Great League |
€12 |
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4:30 p.m. |
Little League |
€12 |
Sunday, April 16
|
10:45 a.m. |
London GO Skirmish |
€20 |
Pokémon GO Side Event Formats
Great League: In the Great League, you face opponents in the standard bring-six-pick-three format, a perfect way to play with the team you’re most comfortable with.
Any League: Bring three friends and play any Pokémon GO fan format you like. We provide prizes for the winners!
Team Battle: You and two friends will battle it out against an opposing team: one match in Great League, one in Ultra League, and one in Master League!
Little Cup: The Little Cup is a format that celebrates unevolved Pokémon! Choose a team of three unevolved Pokémon at or under 500 CP that are capable of evolving and wage tiny battle!
London GO Skirmish: Great League. Player cap: 128 players.
