The 2024 Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) 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!
Registration for side events can be done on-site at the Pokémon North America International Championships. Please look for the on-site registration area for more information on registering for side events. Most side events require an entry fee.
For more information on the side event formats that will be offered, please refer to the details below.
Prizes
The prize wall closes early Sunday afternoon when the closing ceremonies start. Prizes must be claimed by that time. See the side events area at the venue for more details.
Many side events at NAIC are scheduled events in a variety of formats in which everyone gets to play multiple matches. Championship-goers will also be able to join pods of four or eight players to participate in on-demand events through the weekend.
Spotlight: Switch Series
The Switch Series is a set of large scheduled events held on Saturday morning in three popular casual formats. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet players can compete in a competition featuring Multi Battles, Pokémon GO players will compete in a Summer Cup event, and Pokémon TCG players will have the chance to play in a Gym Leader Challenge tournament. Some of the best prizes of the weekend are on the line, including promos, spectator passes for the 2024 World Championships, and a Nintendo Switch OLED Model system. Check each game’s side event schedule for more details and start times on Saturday.
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Side Events
Grab your Nintendo Switch and battle it out in fun Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet side events. You can find the full schedule and details about VGC side events at NAIC here.
Pokémon TCG Side Events
Shuffle up and get ready for battle in Pokémon TCG side events. You can find the full schedule and details about Pokémon TCG side events at NAIC here.
Pokémon GO Side Events
Ready up your mobile device and prepare to battle in Pokémon GO side events. You can find the full schedule and details about Pokémon GO side events at NAIC here.
Pokémon UNITE Side Events
Ready your Nintendo Switch or mobile device for some Aeos Island action. You can find the full schedule and details about Pokémon UNITE side events at NAIC here.
Pokkén Tournament DX Side Events
Square up against other Trainers in one-on-one Pokémon battles in Pokkén Tournament DX. You can find the full schedule and details about Pokkén Tournament DX side events at NAIC here.
