Leveling Up at Local Tournaments
Challenge yourself, hone your skills, and earn Championship Points at local tournaments.

Local Tournaments
The Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, and the Pokémon video games all have their own local tournaments, but you’ll be able to find them at many of the same places.
Learn more about the types of tournaments that you can find at your local Pokémon League.

Preparing for Local Tournaments
You can pick up and play whenever you want at League, but local tournaments usually follow a structure that includes age divisions and a specific rule set. For example, Pokémon TCG events commonly use the Standard format, where your deck is limited to cards released within the past few years. You can always ask your Pokémon League beforehand for event details.
Learn more about building your decks and raising your teams.


Find a Local Tournament
You can use the Event Locator to find local Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon video game tournaments near you.

The Pokémon Championship Series
Test your skills and grow closer to your local community by competing in the Pokémon Championship Series. Whether it’s in the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, or the Pokémon video games, you can enjoy fun competition while working toward an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships.
Read on about the Pokémon Championship Series.

Looking to Up Your Game?
Find out how the most seasoned Trainers fine-tune their strategies for tournament play by reading in-depth articles written by the players themselves.
