Battle in Pokémon TCG and video game Regional Championships taking place all around the world. After the Pokémon International Championships, the Pokémon Regional Championships are the largest events in terms of both attendance and Championship Point payouts.
- Up to $50,000 in prizes, scholarships, and gift cards (based on attendance)
- No qualifications or residency restrictions to enter
Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own 60-card deck that matches the format listed below; Pokémon video game players must bring their own system and a legal team.
All players who have a Trainer Club account and are in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program are welcome to participate.
2018 Pokémon Regional Championships Schedule
At the Pokémon Regional Championships, Tournament Organizers have the option of conducting Pokémon TCG events under the Expanded or Standard format. On the video game side, competitors will use Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon on systems in the Nintendo 3DS family.
Most Regional Championships have both Pokémon TCG and video game competitions, although some events may be exclusive to Pokémon TCG players or VGC players. Please check the Event Locator for more information about events.
North American Regional Championships Schedule
| Dates | Location | TCG Format |
| 9/2/17 – 9/3/17 | Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne, IN | Expanded |
| 9/30/17 – 10/1/17 | Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT | Standard |
| 10/7/17 – 10/8/17 | Ocean Center-Daytona Beach, FL | Expanded |
| 10/14/17 – 10/15/17 | Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC, Canada | Standard |
| 11/25/17 – 11/26/17 | San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA | Expanded |
| 12/16/17 – 12/17/17 | Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, TN | Standard |
| 1/27/18 – 1/28/18 | Hyatt Regency DFW, Dallas, TX [located at Terminal C of DFW Airport] | Expanded |
| 2/17/18 – 2/18/18 | Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL (near St. Louis, MO) | Standard |
| 3/3/18 – 3/4/18 | OC Fair and Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA | Expanded |
| 3/17/18 – 3/18/18 | The Park Expo & Conference Center, Charlotte, NC | Standard |
| 3/24/18 – 3/25/18 | Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR | Standard |
| 5/5/18 – 5/6/18 | Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT | Expanded |
| 5/12/18 – 5/13/18 | Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Standard |
| 5/26/18 – 5/27/18 | Berglund Special Events Center, Roanoke, VA | Expanded |
| 6/2/18 – 6/3/18 | Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, WI | Standard |
Dates and locations subject to change.
European Regional Championships Schedule
| Dates | Location | TCG Format |
| 7/29/17 – 7/30/17 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool Hall A, Liverpool, UK | Standard |
| 9/16/17 – 9/17/17 | Musical-Theater, Bremen, Germany | Standard |
| 1/13/18 – 1/14/18 | Dreamhack, Leipziger Messe, Leipzig, Germany | Standard |
| 2/17/18 – 2/18/18 | Amiralen, Malmö, Sweden | Standard |
| 4/14/18 – 4/15/18 | Messe Sindelfingen, Sindelfingen, Germany | Expanded |
| 6/16/18 – 6/17/18 | Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, UK | Standard |
Dates and locations subject to change.
Latin American Regional Championships Schedule
Check back for more events in this region.
Oceania Regional Championships Schedule
Check back for more events in this region.
2018 Pokémon TCG Regionals Championship Points
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 200 | 0 |
| 2 | 160 | 0 |
| 3-4 | 130 | 0 |
| 5-8 | 100 | 24 |
| 9-16 | 80 | 48 |
| 17-32 | 60 | 100 |
| 33-64 | 50 | 200 |
| 65-128 | 40 | 400 |
| 129-256 | 30 | 800 |
Point totals subject to change.
2018 Pokémon VG Regionals Championship Points
The Championship Point payout for the Pokémon VG Regional Championships is:
| Placement | Championship Points | Kicker (# of participants) |
| 1 | 200 | 0 |
| 2 | 160 | 0 |
| 3-4 | 130 | 0 |
| 5-8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9-16 | 80 | 48 |
| 17-32 | 60 | 100 |
| 33-64 | 50 | 200 |
| 65-128 | 40 | 400 |
| 129-256 | 30 | 800 |
Championship Point totals subject to change.
Entry Fee
Entry fees are determined by the Tournament Organizer. Please contact the Tournament Organizer or visit the event page for more information.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded to the top players in each of three age divisions. 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.
For the Pokémon TCG and Video Game Regional Championships, the format of each prize is dependent on the age of the recipient. Here are the Regionals prizes for the 2018 Play! Pokémon Championship Series season.
18 years of age and older:
- Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or cash
- Awards under $5,000: Cash
Under 18 years of age:
- Awards of $5,000 or more: Choice of scholarship or Visa Gift Card
- Awards under $5,000: Visa Gift Card
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
All participants will receive 3 Play! Points and a Pokémon Regional Championships promo card (while supplies last), just for playing!
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.
Pokémon TCG Regionals Prize Table
| Placement | 1–24 | 25–100 | 101–200 | 201+ |
| 1 | $500.00 | $1,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| 2 | $250.00 | $750.00 | $1,500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| 3–4 | $- | $500.00 | $750.00 | $1,500.00 |
| 5–8 | $- | $250.00 | $500.00 | $750.00 |
| 9–16 | $- | $- | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| 17–32 | $- | $- | $- | $250.00 |
Subject to change.
Pokémon TCG Regional Championships with age division attendance of fewer than 33 players will not receive prize money.
Additionally, in eligible markets, the top 64 Pokémon TCG players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.
1st–8th place: 108 booster packs
9th–16th place: 72 booster packs
17th–32nd place: 36 booster packs
33rd–64th: 18 booster packs
Pokémon Video Game Regionals Prize Table
| Placement | 1–24 | 25–100 | 101–200 | 201+ |
| 1 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| 2 | $250.00 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| 3–4 | $- | $250.00 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 5–8 | $- | $- | $250.00 | $500.00 |
| 9–16 | $- | $- | $- | $250.00 |
Subject to change.
VG Regional Championships with age division attendance of fewer than 17 players will not receive prize money.
Additionally, the top 16 video game players will receive Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance, in eligible markets.
1st–2nd place: 72 booster packs
3rd–4th place: 36 booster packs
5th–8th place: 18 booster packs
9th–16th place: 9 booster packs
Source: Pokemon.com
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