Registration for the World Championships will take place entirely online.
A badge is required to enter the event space at all times. Badges must be visibly worn while within the event space.
Badges can only be purchased online using a credit or debit card, and can only be picked up on site at the event. Cash or check payments for badges will not be accepted.
Competitors and spectators can check in and pick up their badges at the following locations and times:
Thursday, August 17, 4–8 p.m.: Anaheim Marriott, 700 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
Friday, August 18, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.: outside Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center
Saturday, August 19, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.: outside Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center
Sunday, August 20, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.: outside Hall D at the Anaheim Convention Center
Proof of age may be requested during check-in. Failure to provide proof of age may result in the player being denied participation in the tournament, at the organizer's discretion.
Registration for Main Event Competitors
Qualified competitors who have received invitations are highly encouraged to RSVP via the online registration system. Players can begin to RSVP in mid-July, after the conclusion of the 2017 season. There is no registration fee for competitors.
All competitors will receive one competitor badge and Worlds lanyard, plus one spectator badge for a guest or parent/guardian. This spectator badge will not include any other items. Any additional spectator badges must be purchased online. All competitors who RSVP online will also be guaranteed to receive a welcome kit. Items will be distributed on site at the event. Substitute product may be provided if necessary. Players who do not RSVP in advance will still be allowed to play, but may not be guaranteed to receive a welcome kit.
Additional spectator badges must be purchased online.
Competitors will be required to provide their name, player ID number, and some form of ID to pick up their competitor badge. Junior and Senior Division competitors must also have a guardian present to pick up their competitor badge.
Register now to compete in the 2017 Pokémon World Championships!
Registration for Pokkén Tournament LCQ Competitors
Those who would like to battle in the Pokkén Tournament Last Chance Qualifier will also need to register online prior to the start of the competition. The LCQ is open to anyone age 10 and over. The entry fee for the Pokkén Tournament LCQ is $30 for all players. Registration for the LCQ includes a spectator badge to the Pokémon World Championships for the entrant. Players under age 18 will receive one additional spectator badge and lanyard at no charge for a parent or guardian. Additionally, all registrants will receive six Pokémon TCG booster packs. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Get more details on this event.
Register now to compete in the Pokkén Tournament LCQ!
Registration for Spectators
Spectator registration will also be entirely online, and is limited. Spectator registration will be open until badges sell out. Until that time, they will continue to be available (for online purchase only) throughout the event weekend, until 1 p.m. Sunday, August 20.
The registration fee for spectators of all ages is $10. Registration fees are nonrefundable. All spectators will receive two booster packs when they pick up their badge.
A registration confirmation email (sent after spectator registration is completed via the registration website) will be required to pick up spectator badges. A maximum of six spectator badges can be purchased at one time.
Children age 5 and under do not need to be registered in advance, and will instead be given wristbands on site at the event. Children age 5 and under do not receive any additional items.
Unfortunately, Spectator registration for the 2017 World Championships event has now sold out. Follow the action on the official event streams at Pokemon.com/Live and Twitch.tv/team/pokemon!
Side Events
All side events will take place inside the event space, so attendees must wear an official event badge at all times to participate. This includes the Anaheim Open and the Pokkén Tournament Last Chance Qualifier.
