Mark your calendars for the 2016 Pokémon US National Championships, happening July 1–3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. This three-day event will be packed with Pokémon TCG and video game tournament action. All players will be competing for great prizes and Championship Points, required to earn an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco this August. Look forward to a Pokkén Tournament competition at the National Championships, too

Pokémon fans, friends, and family are all invited to join the fun at the Pokémon National Championships. Come cheer on your favorite players, participate in side events, and hang out with Pokémon fans during the weekend. There's no cost for spectators to attend and be a part of the fun.

Much more information is on the way about the 2016 Pokémon US National Championships. Keep checking Pokemon.com for more information as the big event approaches.

We'll see all of you in Columbus in July! If you can't make it to this year's Nationals, be sure to follow coverage all weekend long at Pokemon.com/Nationals.