LILLE POKÉMON REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
25 - 26 October
Join us once more at the Grand Palais in Lille for the Pokémon Regional Championships in France this October.
Expect a wide array of activities – enjoy the Side Events, Fan Zone, and fantastic vendors – and be ready to challenge Trainers worldwide in intense Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Video Game, and Pokémon GO tournaments.
Please visit the official Pokémon website for more information about Regional Championships.
Stay tuned: More info coming soon!
Attention Trainers, this event will feature a Friday early check-in at the venue from 16:00 – 19:00!
Trainers and spectators can check in for the Main Event during this time, explore vendor booths, and even pick up their Premium Goodie Bag early.
Main Events
The Main Events Schedule will be published soon!
Fan Zone
Join us for these activities and more!
Gaming Area
Join us at the Tabletop Area for tabletop game action and retro gaming! Learn to play different tabletop games and (re)discover some retro games such as Pokémon RED, Pokémon Heartgold, Pokémon Collosseum, Pokkén,…!
Arts and Crafts
Take part in our arts and crafts workshop, including a coloring/drawing competition and opportunities to practice your Origami skills!
Picture Corners
Check out the Picture Corners, including our Photobooth – scenery and secret Pokémon appearances.
Fan Zone Hive
Drop by the Hive, earn competition rewards, and join our famous Pokémon Yoga!
To all Pokémon creators: Apply for the Shiny Hunt Program for exclusive perks & community connection!
Poké-creators (Twitch, YouTube, TikTok) participating in the Pokémon Regional Championships Lille 2025-2026 can apply to participate in the Shiny Hunt program as a Shiny Trainer.
When participating Trainers defeat the Shiny Trainer in the Main or Side events, they get a ‘prize’ ticket. Shiny Trainers will receive several extra Side Event vouchers and will be featured on social media.
Please note: There are limited spots for Shiny Trainers, not all applicants may be chosen.
Vendors
Interested in joining us as a vendor at this event? Please fill out the form below and our team will get back to you as soon as possible!
Broadcast
Can’t make it to Lille but don’t want to miss the action? Follow along in the live streams all weekend long!
Side Events
Goodie Bags
Floorplan
Location
Lille Grand Palais
Hall Bruxelles & Paris,
1 Bd des Cités Unies,
59777 Lille
France
Hall Opening Times:
Friday (Early check-in): 16:00-19:00
Saturday: 7:30 – close
Sunday: 8:00 – close
Hotels
FAQ
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 e-mail to staff@fanfinity.agency
We always welcome feedback! Please send any feedback you may have: https://customersupport.fanfinity.gg/
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.
The rules of the venue state that visitors are not allowed to bring or consume outside food.
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.
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