The Pokemon World Championships are here! Watch the world’s top trainers battling each other out in Hawaii vying for the ultimate title!
Whether you’re into Pokémon cards, or video games competition, there’s something for everyone. We’re on the ground in Honolulu to bring you all the action, so stay tuned for our coverage!
How to Become a Pokémon World Champion?
Every year, the best Pokémon players from around the globe come together to battle for the big prize pool and the ultimate title.
There are four ways to play that include Trading Card Game, Video Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Unite.
Card players use their favorite Pokémon to outsmart opponents, while video game players use the latest games to showcase their skills. For those who love to catch them all, Pokémon GO and Unite are the perfect choices for you.
Even if you can’t make it to Hawaii, don’t worry because you can still watch all the action coming online and cheer on your favorite players.
A Hawaiian Welcome for Pokémon Champs
This year’s Pokémon World Championships are bringing excitement to Hawaii! IThis is the 4th time that the event has been held in the Aloha State. Last year, the championships were held in Tokyo, Japan, and the year before that, they were in London, England. It’s been quite the journey for the world’s top Pokémon trainers ever since.
Qualified Players
Participating in the Pokémon World Championships isn’t easy! Players have to battle in tournaments a year long to earn enough points for them to qualify.
The more you win from the competitions, the closer you get to Hawaii. I know it’s a tough road, but the reward is worth it. Kids and adults from all over the world should compete, and it takes a lot of skill and practice to make it to the top.
Whether you’re a kid or an adult, there’s a category for you because there are three age groups competing this weekend such as Junior, Senior, and Masters.
- Juniors are born in 2012 or later.
- Seniors were born between 2008 and 2011.
- Masters were born in 2007 or earlier.
As you can see these age groups in the Pokémon TCG and Video Game competitions, but not in Pokémon GO or Pokémon Unite.
Prize Pool
Get ready for the biggest prize you ever received! The Pokémon World Championships are offering a prize pool of over $2,000,000 worth of prize money.
Whether you’re a card master, a video game wizard, or even a Pokémon GO pro, there’s still a huge amount of money to be won that you deserve. The top players in each game will bring a home of thousands of dollars, so the competition is sure to be fierce! You better don’t miss it.
Pokémon World Championships 2024 Schedule
For the tournament schedule, here’s the breakdown on when to watch all the action in all times Pacific Time:
Friday, August 16th
- Day 1 Swiss, 12:45 p.m: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Trading Card Game.
- Bracket Stage, 12:45 p.m: Pokémon GO
Saturday, August 17th
- Day 2 Swiss, Top 8, Top 4, 12:00 p.m: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Trading Card Game.
- Bracket Stage until Top 2, 12:00 p.m: Pokémon GO
Sunday, August 18th
- Final matches for all age divisions: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Trading Card Game.
- Grand Finals: Pokémon GO
If you want to watch epic Pokémon battles, there are available live streams for every game such as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Unite. You can watch it entirely on Twitch.
For the final day of the tournament, stay tuned in to the main Pokémon Twitch channel to catch every exciting moment, and if you want to go deeper into specific games, please check out the Pokémon Unite YouTube channels.
Conclusion
That’s it, everyone! The Pokémon World Championships are a showcasing of skill, strategy, and passion. Starting from the excitement battles to the life-changing huge prize pool, the event captures everything that makes a Pokémon so beloved by many people.
Witnessing the world’s best trainers compete for the ultimate title is an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned player, a casual fan, or simply curious about the tournament, the Pokémon World Championships offer something for everyone.
So get your friends together, catch the live streams and experience the action of this global gaming festival.
