New Year, New Events - A Pokémon Season Worth Packing For
Pokémon Regional Championships Birmingham (24 January)
Throughout the year, Pokémon Regional Championships bring high-level Pokémon competition to cities across Europe and the world, including stops like Birmingham and Utrecht. These events are an open, welcoming, and energetic, blending of serious competition and festival-like atmosphere that makes them perfect for both veterans and first-timers.
These events are the perfect first foray into competitive events, where thousands of Trainers travel across borders for the first time to test their metal against a larger, more international audience. You’ll find seasoned contenders chasing points alongside newer players entering their first major event, all sharing the same space and the same excitement.
Away from the Main Events, Pokémon Regional Championships shine in how much there is to do. The Fan Zone, Side Events, and casual play areas give everyone a reason to stay engaged all weekend. You can spend one moment battling for points, the next trading stories with other players, and the next browsing vendors or trying something completely different. For families and spectators, there’s always something happening, making these weekends feel more like conventions than traditional tournaments.
Most importantly, Pokémon Regional Championships can be attended by anyone who would like to join. You don’t need an invite. You don’t need to have a proven track record of events. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to play Pokémon on the big stage, this is where you start.
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The Largest Celebration of Pokémon in Europe - EUIC London (13 February)
Just like EUIC 2025, this year’s Pokémon Europe International Championships will be held at ExCeL London. Last year, we saw over 14,000 attendees to the largest Pokémon event to date, and 2026 is looking to break that record. What’s even more amazing is that these aren’t just competitors: Trainers, fans, families, and entire communities pouring from all around the world to celebrate the games we know and love.
At its core, EUIC is the highest-profile competitive event in the region. The stakes are real, with invitations to the World Championship, Championship Points, major prizes, and glory to be earned. The best of the best from around the world are coming to play, and those who feel confident to go up against them are joining in tournaments all weekend long. We are seeing large-scale events for every game from the Pokémon TCG and the Pokémon VGC, to Pokémon UNITE to Pokémon GO!
Of course, just like Pokémon Regional Championships, EUIC London will be more than just tournaments. There will be many activities to join and sights to see. From live performances of bands, performances and cosplayers across the hall who are preparing for the Pokémon Cosplay Showcase, to many interactive exhibits that showcase the long history of Pokémon, including one of the fan favourites: The Pokémon Museum.
Side Events of course fire all weekend long, offering everything from casual competition to unique formats that let players unwind between rounds – or keep the competitive spirit up.
What’s more? Vendors line the floor with exclusive merchandise, collectibles, and accessories, making EUIC a dream stop for collectors as much as competitors.
There’s something amazing about EUIC, a sense of awe, where from the moment you enter the hall, you’re immediately part of something special, something bigger than just the games. If you have never been to a show like this before, it’s definitely an experience that will stick with you for a lifetime.
You can check out more about the event on the official Pokémon EUIC event page.
More Than Matches - Why These Events Matter
What EUIC and Pokémon Regional Championships share is a sense of belonging. These events are where friendships form over close games, where rivals shake hands after long days, and where memories are made that stick long after the season ends.
For competitive players, they’re a chance to test themselves, grow, and chase bigger goals. For casual fans, they’re an opportunity to experience Pokémon at its most vibrant and alive. And for everyone in between, they’re reminders of why this community continues to thrive year after year. So, don’t sit this one out. Lock in your plans, grab your tickets, and get ready to celebrate alongside the rest of the world.
The next great Pokémon events are right around the corner, and you definitely want to be there when they happen.
