- Utrecht
- 16/05/26 - 17/05/26
What you can do at the Regional Championships
Compete
Pokémon Trainers from all over come together to compete for the title of Regional Champion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Video Game Championship, and Pokémon GO.
Experience
There are a bunch of fun Activities and Side Events at the venue! You can even win prizes!Check out all Activities and Side Events in the seciton below.
Shop
You can never have enough Pokémon plushies? You are trying to complete your Pokédex?
Check out the many vendors at the venue for the newest Pokémon goodies!
Watch
Follow along all competitions on the big screen by the stage!
Can’t make it to the event? We got you! Watch live from home all weekend long on pokemon.com/broadcasts!
Activities
Join many fun activities all weekend long, such as the:
Professor’s Research & Perrin’s Photo Challenge
Join the Challenges! Get an Event Exclusive Premium Water Bottle, complete the Challenges to level up your bottle with awesome Achievement Badges!
Spinarak Game
Can you find Ariados hidden between the Spinarak in the web?
Sandshrew Skeeball
Test your Skeeball skills: Aim, roll, and score as many points as possible!
Pokémon Wonder Trade
Feeling lucky? Try trading your card against another unknown card!
Coloring, Drawing Corner, Arts & Crafts
Show us your creative talent: color in various Pokémon, draw your favourite Pokémon from scratch!
Pokémon Yoga
Join our famous Pokémon Yoga and go into your next Pokémon battle ready in body and mind!
…and more!
Check out the full Saturday and Sunday schedules for more info!
Main Events
At the Regional Championships, you can compete at one of three different Main Events and become the Regional Champion!
Per the TCG Tournament Handbook, the Masters Division tournament will be run using Open Deck Lists during asymmetrical top cut. For further information on this new policy, please refer to section 3.3 of the TCG Tournament Handbook.
Note: This tournament will be played with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet as the designated Video Game title, using Regulation Set I.
Side Events
Play many different Side Events throughout the entire weekend! Check them out below!
Haven’t tried Pokémon Champions yet?
You can play it for free in one of three Try Out events!
Venue
Opening Hours
Hall 3&4 Opening Times:
Friday (Early check-in): 16:00-19:00
Saturday: 7:30 – close
Sunday: 8:00 – close
Jaarbeurs
Check out more information about the venue on the venue website.
Hotels
Vendors
Frequently Asked Questions
Pokémon Regional Championships are Premier events in which you can battle in Pokémon TCG, Video Game, or Pokémon GO Regional Championships. They take place all over the world. No qualifications or residency restrictions are needed to enter these events. Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own legal 60-card deck for the Standard format. Pokémon GO players must have a legal Pokémon team on their Pokémon GO account.
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account and stand in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program.
You can find more information on the official page.
Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own legal 60-card deck for the Standard format. Pokémon Video Game players must bring their own game system, their own Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, and a legal Pokémon team. Pokémon GO players must have a legal Pokémon team on their Pokémon GO account.
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account and be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program.
In order to take part in the Regional Championship, you first need to register for the event. Most Regional Championships require online registration, and events may sell out. You can find more information on the official page.
The Play! Pokémon program divides players into tournament groups based on the year they were born. These groups are the Junior, Senior, and Masters Divisions. Whenever possible, players are paired with other players in the same age division. Prizes are typically awarded to the best players in each age division.
2025-2026 Age Divisions:
- Junior Division: Born in 2014 or later.
- Senior Division: Born between 2010 and 2013.
- Masters Division: Born in 2009 or earlier.
Tournament Entry cost depends on the game and age division.
Spectator tickets cost 15€.
All tickets are handled on a first-come-first-served basis and are limited.
Spectator tickets become available together with the player tickets.
There is a limited number available, based upon the capacity of the hall.
If you want to enter the hall, or play Side Events, you do require a spectator ticket. Spectator tickets can only be obtained online, you can not register on-site.
You can find all the tournament information here.
You can find all the info to register your child here in the RK9 guidelines.
If you are still unsure, please reach out to us at https://customersupport.fanfinity.gg/ and we will happily provide you more information.
You are allowed to trade cards with your friends and other players.
Buying and selling, however, is only allowed with the official vendors that are present at the event. If you are caught buying and selling you will be removed from the tournament hall.
The chance to play the game you love, and, depending on how you perform, some amazing prizes. You can find more information on the official page.
You go to the Registration page, and fill out the required details. You can find more information about the event schedule on the official page.
The number of rounds played on Saturday depend on the respective competition:
- TCG: 9
- VGC: 10
The remaining rounds will be played on Sunday!
For your Championship Points please contact Pokémon Support.
For physical prizes such as your trophy, boosters or playmat please email us at https://customersupport.fanfinity.gg/
Always include the event you participated in & your Player ID.
Please reach out to us at https://customersupport.fanfinity.gg/
Our professor staff is there to help you during the event. If you have any questions, need help or feel uncomfortable please reach out to our Professor staff. The professor will be able to help and address the situation on the spot.
We aim to stream each of our Pokémon Regional Championship events. More information about every separate event can be found on our Pokémon Linktree.
You can find more information on how to become a professor here. If you are qualified and want to apply for one of our events, please send an email to staff@fanfinity.agency
To ensure the safety of all attendees, the following items will not be permitted into the event:
- Items that could be considered “weapons” and would not pass airline security (including all firearms, sharp objects, mock or prop weapons, and sprays)
- Electronic smoking devices
- Bags larger than 9″ x 14″ x 22″ (23 cm x 36 cm x 56 cm). If an airline would not classify it as a carry-on, it is too big.
- Alcoholic beverages or any illegal substance
- Apparel, objects, or signs with explicit wording or pictures
- Animals (other than service animals)
Animals (other than service animals) are not allowed in the hall.
You can bring in food and drink, but no alcohol.
Anyone who requires a guardian can register them for free when purchasing their ticket. These guardians will be issued a spectator ticket. If you can’t register a guardian with your ticket purchase, please contact our Customer support with your information and ticket number.
We always welcome feedback! Please send any feedback you may have: https://customersupport.fanfinity.gg/
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