You can battle in Pokémon TCG, Video Game Championship (VGC), 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.
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Cash prizes, scholarships, and gift cards
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No qualifications or residency restrictions for tournament entry
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account; be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program; and comply with current COVID-19 requirements for large Pokémon events.
Registration for these events is handled by the Tournament Organizer, and an entry fee may be charged at their discretion. 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.
2024 Pokémon Regional Championships Schedule
Most Regional Championships will have Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, and Pokémon GO events. See the table below for more details.
Regional Championships main events take place on Saturday and Sunday. Event listings that include a Friday date feature side events and smaller competitions on that day.
The below event schedule will be updated as more events are announced.
US and Canada Regional Championships Schedule
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
Organizer |
Game(s) |
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Sept. 8–10, 2023 |
David L. Lawrence Convention Center Halls B & C Pittsburgh |
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA |
Overload Events |
TCG VG GO |
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Oct. 6–8, 2023 |
Peoria Civic Center Peoria |
201 SW Jefferson Ave Peoria, IL 61602, USA |
Day 2 Events |
TCG VG GO |
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Oct. 13–15, 2023 |
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center Sacramento |
1401 K St Sacramento, CA 95814, USA |
Gallery Games |
TCG VG GO |
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Oct. 27–29, 2023 |
Enercare Centre Toronto |
100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada |
Overload Events |
TCG VG GO |
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Dec. 15–17, 2023 |
Henry B. González Convention Center San Antonio |
900 E Market St San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |
Day 2 Events |
TCG VG GO |
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Jan. 5–7, 2024 |
Oregon Convention Center Portland |
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Portland, OR 97232, USA |
Gallery Games |
TCG VG GO |
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Jan. 19–21, 2024 |
Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte |
501 S College St Charlotte, NC 28202, USA |
Overload Events |
TCG VG GO |
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Feb. 2–4, 2024 |
Knoxville Convention Center Knoxville |
701 Henley St Knoxville, TN 37902, USA |
Day 2 Events |
TCG VG GO |
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Mar. 22–24, 2024 |
Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver |
1055 Canada Pl Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada |
Gallery Games |
TCG VG GO |
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Apr. 12–14, 2024 |
Orange County Convention Center Orlando |
9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819, USA |
Overload Events |
TCG VG GO |
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May 3–5, 2024 |
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis |
100 S Capitol Ave Indianapolis, IN 46225, USA |
Day 2 Events |
TCG VG GO |
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May 24–26, 2024 |
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles |
1201 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA |
Gallery Games |
TCG VG GO |
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Europe Regional Championships Schedule
See also: Europe Special Events Schedule
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
Organizer |
Game(s) |
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Oct. 21–22, 2023 |
Lille Grand Palais Lille, France |
1 Bd des Cités Unies 59777 Lille, France |
tournamentcenter |
TCG VG GO |
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Nov. 25–26, 2023 |
Amberexpo Gdańsk, Poland |
Żaglowa 11 80-560 Gdańsk, Poland |
2022 tournaments |
TCG VG GO |
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Dec. 9–10, 2023 |
ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany |
Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, Messepiazza 1 70629 Stuttgart, Germany |
2022 tournaments |
TCG VG GO |
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Jan. 27–28, 2024 |
ACC Liverpool Liverpool, UK |
King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, Kings Dock St Liverpool L3 4FP, UK |
tournamentcenter |
TCG VG GO |
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Feb. 10–11, 2024 |
Westfalenhallen Dortmund, Germany |
Rheinlanddamm 200 44139 Dortmund, Germany |
2022 tournaments |
TCG VG GO |
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Latin America Regional Championships Schedule
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
Organizer |
Game(s) |
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Sept. 23–24, 2023 |
Expotrade Convention Center
Curitiba, Brazil |
Rodovia Deputado Leopoldo Jacomel, 10454 - Vila Amelia Pinhais – PR 83320-005, Brazil |
Copag |
TCG VG GO
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Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Oceania Regional Championships Schedule
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Date |
Venue |
Location |
Organizer |
Game(s) |
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Nov. 25–26, 2023 |
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Brisbane, AU |
Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 |
ESL Australia |
TCG VG GO |
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Feb. 17–18, 2024 |
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Melbourne, AU |
1 Convention Centre Pl South Wharf, VIC 3006 |
ESL Australia |
TCG VG GO |
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Apr. 13–14, 2024 |
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth, AU |
21 Mounts Bay Rd Perth, WA 6000 |
ESL Australia |
TCG VG GO |
Dates, locations, and formats subject to change. More events may be added at a later date.
Prizes
The Champion in each age division for the Pokémon TCG, VGC, and Pokémon GO will earn a guaranteed invitation to the 2024 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 2024 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
18 years of age and older:
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Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or cash
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Awards under $5,000: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
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Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or Pokémon Visa® Prepaid Card
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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.
2024 Pokémon TCG Regional Championships Prizes
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Placement |
Junior & Senior Divisions |
Masters Division |
Booster Packs |
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1 |
$2,500 |
$10,000 |
108 |
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2 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
108 |
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3–4 |
$1,000 |
$5,000 |
108 |
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5–8 |
$750 |
$3,000 |
108 |
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9–16 |
$- |
$2,000 |
72 |
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17–32 |
$- |
$1,000 |
36 |
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32–64 |
$- |
$- |
18 |
Booster pack awards subject to change by market.
2024 Pokémon VGC Regional Championships Prizes
|
Placement |
Junior & Senior Divisions |
Masters Division |
Booster Packs |
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1 |
$1,000 |
$6,000 |
72 |
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2 |
$750 |
$4,000 |
72 |
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3–4 |
$500 |
$2,000 |
36 |
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5–8 |
$- |
$1,000 |
18 |
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9–16 |
$- |
$750 |
9 |
Booster pack awards subject to change by market.
2024 Pokémon GO Regional Championships Prizes
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Placement |
Prize |
Booster Packs |
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1 |
$ 2,500 |
72 |
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2 |
$2,000 |
72 |
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3 |
$1,500 |
36 |
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4 |
$1,200 |
36 |
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T-5 |
$1,000 |
18 |
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T-7 |
$750 |
18 |
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T-9 |
$- |
9 |
Booster pack awards subject to change by market.
2024 Pokémon Regionals Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for the Pokémon Regional Championships (TCG, VGC, and Pokémon GO) is as follows:
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Placement |
Championship Points |
Kicker (# of participants) |
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1 |
200 |
0 |
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2 |
160 |
0 |
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3–4 |
130 |
0 |
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5–8 |
100 |
0 |
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9–16 |
80 |
48 |
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17–32 |
60 |
80 |
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33–64 |
50 |
128 |
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65–128 |
40 |
256 |
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129–256 |
30 |
512 |
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257–512 |
20 |
1024 |
Notes:
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Best Finish Limit: 6 (Shared with Special Events)
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Championship Point values subject to change.
