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Pokémon Regional Championships Head to Las Vegas With World Championship Spots on the Line

The 2026 Pokémon Las Vegas Regional Championships will take place the weekend of Nov. 14–16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall. The Championship will see competitors from around…

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 11: Competitors play Pokémon cards during the 2023 Pokémon World Championships at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center on August 11, 2023 in Yokohama, Japan. The 2023 Pokémon World Championships is a combined gaming competition for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE games. It is the first time the event has been held in Japan and takes place from August 11 to 13. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)
(Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

The 2026 Pokémon Las Vegas Regional Championships will take place the weekend of Nov. 14–16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall. The Championship will see competitors from around the world competing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and Pokémon GO.

Fans unable to attend in person will still have a chance to participate live through the official Pokémon channels on Twitch and YouTube, with complete event coverage and highlights during the weekend.

Players will compete for scholarships, cash prizes, and valuable Championship Points that help qualify for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. The Regional Championships are an important stop in the official Play. The competitive Pokémon scene draws in veteran competitors as well as new competitors.

Event organizers note that schedules and details may change, and participants are encouraged to confirm all times and venue information before traveling.

Additional Las Vegas entertainment listings related to the event can be found through Las Vegas Weekly. Promotional material for the championships also highlights the Vegas2Go mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as a resource for broader Las Vegas information and attractions during the tournament weekend.