Compete Around the World in
Pokémon Championships

The Pokémon Championship Series is a competitive circuit of tournaments where Trainers battle for Championship Points, incredible prizes, and qualification for the Pokémon World Championships event.

The Championship Series invites Pokémon Trainers and fans of all skill levels to take part in the fun.

Compete Around the World

Rating Zones

A rating zone is a region where a competitor plays Pokémon Championships events and earns Championship Points. Competitors qualify for Travel Awards to International Championships events based on their performance and Championship Points standing in their home rating zone.

The current rating zones are

  • North America
  • Middle East
  • Europe
  • South Africa
  • Latin America
  • Oceania

World Championships Qualification

Players qualify for Worlds by earning Championship Points at events throughout the Championship Series season. In 2026, a set number of players from each rating zone, age division, and game will earn an invitation to the World Championships based on their Championship Points leaderboard standings. This update applies to Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Video Game, and Pokémon GO players.

Pokémon Championship Invitations

Age division JR SR MA
USA & Canada 80 100 135
Europe 80 100 135
Latin America 50 50 125
Oceania 10 10 20
Middle East & South Africa 5 5 10
Age division JR SR MA
USA & Canada 20 20 80
Europe 20 20 80
Latin America 15 15 60
Oceania 10 10 20
Middle East & South Africa 5 5 5
USA & Canada 75
Europe 65
Latin America 65
Oceania 10
Middle East & South Africa 5
2026 Pokémon World Championships

A weekend of prizes,
and glory!

The Champion in each age division will earn a direct invitation to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships! Additional prizes, including prize money and Championship Points, are awarded to the top players.

*For all details and amounts, please visit the official Pokémon web site

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How to register

To register and play, all events require online pre-registration. Regional Championships and some Special Championships registration occur in RK9. Make sure to check the registration platform on the event landing page. You will also need a Pokémon Trainer Club Account for any prizing.

All Regional and Special Championships feature

  • Pokémon TCG
  • Pokémon VGC
  • Pokémon GO
Global Reach Map

Use the event locator to search for upcoming Championships near you.