Santiago February 7-8, 2026 (Espacio Riesco)
Get ready, Trainers!
The Pokémon Regional Championships return to Chile on February 7 and 8, 2026 in Santiago, Chile. 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 Santiago Regional Championships will open on Wednesday, December 10th 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 VGC
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 Santiago.
Side Events
Join our wide variety of side events open to everyone.
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.
TCG Build and Battle
Receive a Build & Battle Box to build a deck, then play a three-round Swiss event for additional prizes!
TCG Build and 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.
VG Challenge
Current VGC Regulation Tournament. Win championship points!
VG 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.
VG Chaos Cup
Play using a new unique teams provided to you each round. Play a three-round Swiss event for prizes!
VG 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 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.
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!
Pocket Standard
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 Standard
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 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.
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.
TCG Sisterhood
Join this women's and nonbinary players' only event!
TCG Sisterhood
A women's and nonbinary players' only event featuring a multi-round competition in the Standard format.
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.
VG Cup
Compete in the cup and win championship points!
VG Cup
CP-earning Side Event; Swiss pairings based on attendance, cut to Top 8 to complete event. Registration is done through RK9.
VG Chaos Cup
Play using a new unique teams provided to you each round. Play a three-round Swiss event for prizes!
VG 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.
VG Sisterhood Standard
Join this women's and nonbinary players' only event!
VG Sisterhood Standard
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.
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.
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.
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!
GO Sisterhood Standard
Join this women's and nonbinary players' only event!
GO Sisterhood Standard
A women's and nonbinary players' only event featuring a multi-round competition in the Great League format.
TCG Standard - 4 Players
Play using TCG Standard rules.
TCG Standard - 4 Players
A single-elimination event using the Standard format. All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
TCG Raid - 4 Players
Beat the raid boss in this cooperative game!
TCG Raid - 4 Players
A fully cooperative game in which groups of four players battle together against an oversize Raid Boss Pokémon.
TCG Ditto - 4 Players
A single-elimination event using Ditto Draft rules.
TCG Ditto - 4 Players
A single-elimination event using Ditto Draft rules.
VG Standard - 4 Players
Compete in Double Battles!
VG Standard - 4 Players
A round-robin event in which players compete in Double Battles using the current regulation set.
VG Route - 4 Players
Capture your equipment on the road.
VG Route - 4 Players
Players will be divided into groups of four and, once ready, they will be assigned a route within the game where they will have to capture six Pokémon to form their teams. It will take 30 minutes to build them. Pokémon can evolve, but exchanges are not allowed.
GO Great League - 4 Players
Compete using the GreatLeague format!
GO Great League - 4 Players
A round robin event using the GreatLeague format (Blind 3). All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
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!
* Prices shown in: CLP. 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 Santiago
Get the most out of your Santiago Regional experience with helpful tips on how to get around, where to stay, and what to expect when visiting the city.
Getting there
Santiago de Chile is served by Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL), just 25 minutes from downtown. Taxis, Uber, and shuttle services are widely available.
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
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.
Big Bang
championships@big-bang.cl
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