Get ready, Trainers!
The Pokémon Regional Championships return to México on April 4 and 5, 2026 in Querétaro, Querétaro. The Regional Championships feature tournaments for Pokémon TCG, Pokémon video game, and Pokémon GO.
Prepare for a weekend full of competitive matches!
Register & Compete
Registration for the Querétaro Regional Championships will open on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 at 7:00pm local time.
Plan ahead, prepare your Pokémon Player ID and setup your RK9 Profile before registration opens, since the tournament capacity is limited and a sold out may happen in the first hours. Registration dates are subject to change. Stay tuned on social media.
Registration Fees
Test your strategy and deck-building skills in the ultimate competitive environment.
Register for TCG
Bring your strongest team to battle in official double battles using Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Register for VG
Get ready to battle in real time using your GO team! Prove your skills in fast-paced matches.
Register for GO
Not competing? Come enjoy the action! Get access to all the excitement.
Spectator pass
Get ready to join the battle! Create your Pokémon ID to participate in official events and start your journey at the Regional Championship.
Secure your spot at the competition! Register your RK9 profile to sign up for tournaments and side events.
To ensure fair and competitive play, all tournaments follow the official Play! Pokémon Rules and Formats. Whether you're competing in TCG, VGC, or Pokémon GO, it's essential to review the rules specific to your game and age division.
Don't miss the action
We're happy to have you join us in Querétaro.
Side Events
Join our wide variety of side events open to everyone.
TCG Build & Battle
Receive a Build & Battle Box to build a deck, then play a three-round Swiss event for additional prizes!
TCG Build & Battle
Each player will receive a Build and Battle kit and have 30 minutes to build the best 40-card deck as possible. Players will then play a set number of Best of One matches.
VGC Malamar Cup
Play VGC Regulation in Double Battles with your console upside down!
VGC Malamar Cup
Players will bring their own team in the current VGC Regulation in Double Battles (Bring 6, Pick 4) and play their matches with their Switch rotated the same way used to evolve Inkay into Malamar. Players will then play a set number of Best of Three matches.
GO Malamar Cup
Play Great League with your phone upside down!
GO Malamar Cup
Player will combat in Great League but with a twist. The phones will be upside down!
TCG Gym Leader Challenge
Bring your deck with only one type of Pokémon.
TCG Gym Leader Challenge
Players will provide their own 60-card deck in the Gym Leader Challenge format (using cards from Black and White to the present day, using only one type of Pokémon, and not including any banned cards). Players will then play a set number of Best of One matches.
VGC Chaos Cup
Play using a new unique teams provided to you each round. Play a three-round Swiss event for prizes!
VGC Chaos Cup
Players will be provided a Team Code and download that team at the beginning of the event. They will then use that team to play in a set number of Best of Three matches.
GO Shiny Cup
Build a team of 6 Shiny Pokémon, and battle for victory.
GO Shiny Cup
Players will bring their own team of six shiny Pokémon in the Great League format (1500 CP or less). Players will then play a set number of Best of Three matches.
TCG Standard Bo1
Play a set number of Best of One matches.
TCG Standard Bo1
Players will provide their own 60-card deck in the Standard format (not including any banned cards in their deck). Players will then play a set number of Best of One matches. Prizing will follow the on-site prizing as advertised.
Pocket Double Deck Constructed
A TCG Pocket event where players will play each match until they win with two different decks in the game. Play a three-round Swiss event for prizes!
Pocket Double Deck Constructed
If you're a player looking to have casual fun and enjoy quick and simple battles on your phone, this tournament is for you! Players must bring their own mobile device and have an active account on the Pokémon TCG Pocket app. The tournament will use the simplified format of Pokémon TCG Pocket as seen in the app. A set number of Bo3 matches will be played in a swiss format capped to 4 rounds. Double deck rules will be used.
TCG Challenge
Standard format challenge. Win championship points!
TCG Challenge
Players will provide their own 60-card deck in the Standard format (not including any banned cards in their deck). Swiss pairings based on attendance, no top cut, registration is done through RK9.
VGC Challenge
Current VGC Regulation Tournament. Win championship points!
VGC Challenge
Players will bring their own team in the current VGC Regulation in Double Battles (Bring 6, Pick 4). Players will then play a set number of Best of Three matches. CP-earning Side Event; Swiss pairings based on attendance, no top cut, registration is done through RK9.
GO Challenge
Great League format. Win championship points!
GO Challenge
CP-earning Side Event; Swiss pairings based on attendance, no top cut, registration is done through RK9.
TCG Cup
Compete in the cup and win championship points!
TCG Cup
CP-earning Side Event; Swiss pairings based on attendance, cut to Top 8 to complete event. Registration is done through RK9.
VGC Cup
Compete in the cup and win championship points!
VGC Cup
CP-earning Side Event; Swiss pairings based on attendance, cut to Top 8 to complete event. Registration is done through RK9.
TCG Build & Battle
Receive a Build & Battle Box to build a deck, then play a three-round Swiss event for additional prizes!
TCG Build & Battle
Each player will receive a Build and Battle kit and have 30 minutes to build the best 40-card deck as possible. Players will then play a set number of Best of One matches.
VGC Malamar Cup
Play VG Regulation in Double Battles with your console upside down!
VGC Malamar Cup
Players will bring their own team in the current VGC Regulation in Double Battles (Bring 6, Pick 4) and play their matches with their Switch rotated the same way used to evolve Inkay into Malamar. Players will then play a set number of Best of Three matches.
GO Malamar Cup
Play Great League with your phone upside down!
GO Malamar Cup
Player will combat in Great League but with a twist. The phones will be upside down!
TCG Gym Leader Challenge
Bring your deck with only one type of Pokémon.
TCG Gym Leader Challenge
Players will provide their own 60-card deck in the Gym Leader Challenge format (using cards from Black and White to the present day, using only one type of Pokémon, and not including any banned cards). Players will then play a set number of Best of One matches.
GO Cup
Compete in the cup and win championship points!
GO Cup
CP-earning Side Event; Swiss pairings based on attendance, cut to Top 8 to complete event. Registration is done through RK9.
Pocket Double Deck Constructed
A TCG Pocket event where players will play each match until they win with two different decks in the game. Play a three-round Swiss event for prizes!
Pocket Double Deck Constructed
If you're a player looking to have casual fun and enjoy quick and simple battles on your phone, this tournament is for you! Players must bring their own mobile device and have an active account on the Pokémon TCG Pocket app. The tournament will use the simplified format of Pokémon TCG Pocket as seen in the app. A set number of Bo3 matches will be played in a swiss format capped to 4 rounds. Double deck rules will be used.
TCG Sisterhood League
Join this women's and nonbinary players' only event!
TCG Sisterhood League
A women's and nonbinary players' only event featuring a multi-round competition in the Standard format.
VGC Sisterhood League
Join this women's and nonbinary players' only event!
VGC Sisterhood League
A women's and nonbinary players' only event featuring a multi-round competition in which players compete in Double Battles using the current regulation set.
GO Sisterhood League
Join this women's and nonbinary players' only event!
GO Sisterhood League
A women's and nonbinary players' only event featuring a multi-round competition in the Great League format.
TCG Standard Bo1
Play a set number of Best of One matches.
TCG Standard Bo1
Players will provide their own 60-card deck in the Standard format (not including any banned cards in their deck). Players will then play a set number of Best of One matches. Prizing will follow the on-site prizing as advertised.
VGC Chaos Cup
Play using a new unique teams provided to you each round. Play a three-round Swiss event for prizes!
VGC Chaos Cup
Players will be provided a Team Code and download that team at the beginning of the event. They will then use that team to play in a set number of Best of Three matches.
GO Shiny Cup
Build a team of 6 Shiny Pokémon, and battle for victory.
GO Shiny Cup
Players will bring their own team of six shiny Pokémon in the Great League format (1500 CP or less). Players will then play a set number of Best of Three matches.
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Standard
Play using TCG Standard rules.
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Standard
A single-elimination event using the Standard format. All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Ditto Draft
A single-elimination event using Ditto Draft rules.
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Ditto Draft
A single-elimination event using Ditto Draft rules.
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Poké Catch
The first player to catch three Pokémon of different types wins!
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Poké Catch
Poké Catch is a fun new way to play with your favorite Pokémon TCG cards by catching Pokémon. Give a Pokémon enough Energy to use its strongest move in order to catch it. The first player to catch three Pokémon of different types wins!
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Raid
Beat the raid boss in this cooperative game!
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Raid
A fully cooperative game in which groups of four players battle together against an oversize Raid Boss Pokémon.
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Build & Battle
Receive a Build & Battle Box to build a deck, then play a three-round Swiss event for additional prizes!
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Build & Battle
A round-robin event where each player will receive a Build and Battle kit and have 30 minutes to build the best 40-card deck as possible.
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Standard - Juniors Only
A round-robin event in the Standard for Juniors only.
TCG 4-Person On-Demand Standard - Juniors Only
A round-robin event in the Standard format for our youngest Trainers. All players receive prizes for participating!
VGC 4-Person On-Demand Standard
Compete in Double Battles!
VGC 4-Person On-Demand Standard
A round-robin event in which players compete in Double Battles using the current regulation set.
VGC 4-Person On-Demand Booster Draft
Build a team by drafting from Pokémon TCG booster packs!
VGC 4-Person On-Demand Booster Draft
A round robin event in which players build a team by drafting from Pokémon TCG booster packs, then compete in Double Battles using the current regulation set.
VGC 4-Person On-Demand Standard - Juniors Only
A round-robin event in the Standard for Juniors only.
VGC 4-Person On-Demand Standard - Juniors Only
A round-robin event oriented toward younger Trainers. Battles will use the current regulation set. All players receive prizes for participating!
Legends Z-A
Play best of a set number of matches in a local lobby of 4 players.
Legends Z-A
Join a local lobby of 4 players, bring your best 3 Pokémon (not legendary or mythical) and be the first to become champion 3 times.
GO Scavenger Hunt
Complete tasks and earn prizes at the Scavenger Hunt booth!
GO Scavenger Hunt
Scour the area and complete tasks to earn prizes at the Scavenger Hunt booth. Players receive prizes for completing as many tasks as they can!
GO 4-Person On-Demand Great League
Compete using the GreatLeague format!
GO 4-Person On-Demand Great League
A round robin event using the GreatLeague format (Blind 3). All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
GO 4-Person On-Demand Booster Draft
Build a team by drafting from Pokémon TCG booster packs!
GO 4-Person On-Demand Booster Draft
A round robin event in which players build a team by drafting from Pokémon TCG booster packs, then compete in Great League using the current regulation set.
* Prices shown in: MXN. Costs and times are subject change, please verify at the Side Events hive.
What are Side Events?
Side Events are parallel games and activities running alongside the main event. The formats are designed for everyone to have fun, enjoy a casual play, and would love to meet new Trainers. We also offer Challenge and Cup events that award Championship Points and help you qualify for the Pokémon World Championships Series.
Prize Awards
The format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the Regional Championships prizes for the 2026 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
| Placement | Junior & Senior Division | Masters Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | $10,000 |
| 2 | $2,000 | $7,000 |
| 3–4 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| 5–8 | $750 | $3,000 |
| 9–16 | - | $2,000 |
| 17–32 | - | $1,000 |
| Placement | Junior & Senior Division | Masters Division |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| 2 | $750 | $4,000 |
| 3-4 | $500 | $2,000 |
| 5-8 | - | $1,000 |
| 9-16 | - | $750 |
| Placement | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 |
| 2 | $2,000 |
| 3 | $1,500 |
| 4 | $1,200 |
| T-5 | $1,000 |
| T-7 | $750 |
Prizes are based on attendance per age division. Unless otherwise specified, all prizes are paid in US dollars and subject to applicable tax withholding. Prize winners should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
Booster Pack
Competitors will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs for competing in Championship Events. The number of booster packs earned is based on individual placement, as well as the number of participants in an event.
| All divisions | <33 | 33-64 | 65-128 | 129-256 | 257-512 | 513-1024 | 1025-2048 | 2049+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| 2 | 72 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| 3–4 | 36 | 72 | 72 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| 5–8 | 18 | 36 | 36 | 72 | 108 | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| 9–16 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 36 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 108 |
| 17–32 | 18 | 18 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | ||
| 33–64 | 9 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | |||
| 65–128 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 36 | ||||
| 129–256 | 9 | 18 | 18 | |||||
| 257–512 | 9 |
Plan Your Trip to Querétaro
Get the most out of your Querétaro Regional experience with helpful tips on how to get around, where to stay, and what to expect when visiting the city.
Getting there
Querétaro is served by Querétaro International Airport (QRO), just 35 minutes from downtown. Taxis, Uber, and shuttle services are widely available.
Where to stay
Hotels near QCC, the event venue, include international chains and local options for all budgets. Book early to secure the best rates.
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Avid Hotel Querétaro Centro Sur
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Ibis Querétaro
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HS HOTSSON Hotel Querétaro
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Fiesta Inn Querétaro Centro Sur
Activities
We're excited to offer a variety of fun activities outside of the main tournament.
Board Games zone
Enjoy fun Pokémon-themed board games with friends, family, and fellow fans.
Meet & Greet Pikachu
Snap photos and share a hug with Pikachu in this unforgettable fan experience.
Coloring Corner
Unleash your creativity with Pokémon coloring sheets for trainers of all ages.
Origami Workshop
Fold your favorite Pokémon into paper art and take home your own unique creation.
Spectator Pass
We're excited to offer a variety of fun activities outside of the main tournament.
Register as spectator
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
Official website
FAQs
We’ve gathered the most common answers to help you prepare for an amazing weekend of battles, prizes, and Pokémon fun.
Have more questions?
Download the complete FAQ document here
Contact the organizer
If you have questions about registration, event details, travel information, or special accommodations, the organizing team is here to help. Reach out to us through our official channels for the quickest response.
Karma Beam
https://www.karmabeam.com
pokemon@karmabeam.com
Discover Querétaro's Must-See Attractions
Querétaro is a graceful highland city blending baroque splendor with modern energy. From arcaded plazas and its iconic aqueduct to nearby vineyards, it offers history, flavor, and easy day-trip adventures.
Querétaro's Aqueduct
Cerro de las Campanas
Zenea Garden
Peña del Bernal
