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This guide explains the suggested registration schedule for Regional & Special Championships in the 2025-26 Pokémon Championship Series and what to keep an eye out for if an event sells out.
Q: When does registration open?
Most tournaments open for registration on a Wednesday, 8 weeks before the event, at 7:00 PM local time (the time zone of the tournament location).
Q: The event is sold out. Will more spots become available?
When the event sells out, the event organizer reviews several factors, including processed refunds and available space, to see if they can safely add more players. Events may sell out for specific age divisions (Juniors, Seniors, or Masters) or games (TCG, VG, GO, and UNITE) at different times. If your division is full, you will need to wait for the next registration wave to see if more spots are added for that division.
No, there is no waitlist for events. If an event is full, you must wait for a scheduled re-opening to try for a spot.
Q: When are additional spots usually released?
While not guaranteed, organizers typically follow a schedule for evaluating and releasing extra seats. These usually occur at 7:00 PM local time on:
- Thursday, 6 weeks before the event
- Thursday, 2 weeks before the event
| Date | Timeframe | What's happening? |
| September 3 | 6 Weeks Prior (Wed) | Tournament opens for registration. |
| September 18 | 8 Weeks Prior (Thu) | Extra spots may be added based on availability. |
| October 16 | 2 Weeks Prior (Thu) | This is the last chance for any remaining spots to be released. |
| November 1 - Event Weekend! | ||
Q: How will I know if more spots are added?
Event organizers will post announcements on their social media channels if they plan to release more passes. You can find links to the major organizers below:
| Region | Website | Bluesky | X (Twitter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Gaming Generations | Gaming Generations | @gaminggen.bsky.social | @GamingGen |
| Europe | 2022 Tournaments | N/A | N/A | |
| Europe | Fanfinity | Fanfinity | @fanfinity.bsky.social | @fanfinity_pkm |
| Latin America | Karma Beam | Karma Beam | N/A | @karma_beam |
| Latin America | Crane | Crane | N/A | @Crane_pkm |
| Oceania | ESL Australia | ESL Australia | N/A | @ESLAustralia |
You may also follow RK9 Labs or Play! Pokémon on social media for additional updates.
| Organization | X (Twitter) | Bluesky | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RK9 Labs | @rk9labs | RK9 Labs | @rk9.gg |
| Play! Pokémon | @playpokemon | N/A | @play.pokemon.com |
Q: Can I transfer my pass to someone else?
No. Registrations are linked to the specific player named during sign-up and cannot be transferred to another person or a different event. If you cannot attend, you may request a refund according to the specific event's policy.
Are there more registration waves?
Yes. While not guaranteed, organizers usually released additional passes in waves at the 6-week and 2-week marks.
Are there "refund spots" available?
Spots are not released one-by-one as refunds occur. Instead, these spots are included in scheduled Thursday re-openings.
Is this for TCG, VGC, or GO?
This scheduled applies to all main events, including Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE when available.
Is this for Juniors, Seniors, or Masters?
Where it applies, registration is managed by age division. If your division is full, you will need to wait for a re-opening to see if more spots are added for that specific division.
