Pokémon World Championship 2024 Dates
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Updated Apr 08, 2024
Pokémon World Championship
The Pokémon World Championships started with the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) in 2004. Later, in 2009, Play! Pokémon began organizing competitive tournaments for the Pokémon video games too, known as the Video Game Championships (VGC). Just like in the TCG Championships, players compete in different age groups as Junior, Senior, and Masters.
In VGC tournaments, players use the latest Pokémon video game each year. For example, in 2016, Pokkén Tournament also got its own championship series at the Pokémon World Championships. Every year, the age category and country of the players determine how they are eligible for the Championships. Some players may even skip the first day and go straight to the playoffs if they perform really well in earlier rounds.
When And Where is it Happening?
The 2024 Pokémon World Championships are happening in Honolulu, Hawaii. And it will happen from August 16 to 18 at the Hawaii Convention Center. This is the fourth time that Hawaii is hosting the Pokémon Worlds, but it's the first time it's going to happen in Honolulu. Before this, the events were held in Waikoloa Village in 2007, 2010, and 2012.
Those who have played throughout the season will get invited to join the event. Every year, thousands of players and fans from around the world come to compete in different Pokémon games at this event.
Pokémon 2024 Championship Series Dates
| Event Name | Location | Country | Dates | Games Included |
| Orlando Regional Championships | Orlando, Florida | USA | April 12th - 14th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Perth Regional Championships | Perth | Australia | April 13th - 14th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Sao Paolo Regional Championships | Sao Paulo | Brazil | April 20th - 21st | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Indianapolis Regional Championships | Indianapolis, Indiana | USA | May 3rd - 5th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Buenos Aires Special Event | Buenos Aires | Argentina | May 4th - May 5th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Stockholm Regional Championships | Stockholm | Sweden | May 11th - 12th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Mexico City Pokemon GO Special Event | Mexico City | Mexico | May 11th - 12th | Pokémon GO |
| Carolina Special Event | Carolina, Puerto Rico | USA | May 11th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, Pokkén Tournament |
| Bogota Special Event | Bogota | Colombia | May 11th - 12th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Los Angeles Regional Championships | Los Angeles, California | USA | May 24th - 26th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Mexico City Special Event | Mexico City | Mexico | May 25th - 26th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Peru Special Event | Lima | Peru | May 25th - 26th | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
| Bologna Special Event | Bologna | Italy | June 1st - 2nd | Video Game, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO |
How and Who Can Participate?
Similar to video games (VG) and trading card games (TCG), Pokémon GO includes a feature known as the Championship Points System. Trainers can use this system to participate in local, regional, and international competitions and gain points.
You may win cash and travel awards to the World Championships in Hawaii if you're among the top trainers with the highest points. Refer the below table that shows how many points you need to participate based on your current location.
Required points for TCG
| Region | Junior | Senior | Masters |
| US and Canada | 450 | 450 | 600 |
| Europe | 350 | 350 | 500 |
| Latin America | 250 | 250 | 350 |
| Oceania | 250 | 250 | 300 |
| Middle East & South Africa | 200 | 200 | 250 |
Required Points For VGC
| Region | Junior | Senior | Masters |
| US and Canada | 350 | 350 | 500 |
| Europe | 300 | 300 | 400 |
| Latin America | 200 | 200 | 300 |
| Oceania | 250 | 250 | 300 |
| Middle East & South Africa | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Required Points For Pokémon Go
| Region | Points |
| All Players | 500 |
| US and Canada | 500 |
| Europe | 400 |
| Latin America | 300 |
| Oceania | 250 |
| Middle East & South Africa | 200 |
Ticket Details
Players can qualify for the Pokémon World Championships by earning Championship Points in events throughout the season. Different types of players, like those in Pokémon TCG, VGC, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE, have specific requirements to get their invitation.
The top players get a travel award to attend the Championships, which will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2024. Players in Japan, South Korea, and the Asia-Pacific region have their own ways to qualify based on their regions' programs.
To watch the live action of 2024 Pokémon World Championships, you will need to purchase a Spectator Badge when you are not participating. This badge often costs $10 to $30, or it can vary. Since RK9 Labs is in charge of organizing the majority of Pokémon events, you can also register there before tickets go on sale.
This website may be used by The Pokémon Company to provide tickets for the World Championships this year. If not, you'll have to wait for official instructions about the cost and where to purchase your Spectator Badge.
