The Pokémon Spring Regional Championships is the next big event in the 2016 Play! Pokémon tournament season. Held in cities across North America in May 2016, each Regional Championships is part of a title-event series where players compete for the title of Regional Champion! Results of the Regional Championships can give a serious boost to a player's Championship Points and chances of awards or even an invitation to the 2016 Pokémon World Championships!

Who can play at the Spring Regional Championships?

There are no prerequisites to enter a Regional Championships. Pokémon tournaments use Swiss-style pairings, so all players can play in every round of an event until the finals are determined.

When are the Spring Regional Championships?

The Pokémon Spring Regional Championships will be held on the weekends of May 14, 21, and May 28, 2016, with TCG events typically beginning on Saturday and video game events typically on Sunday. Check event listings for full details and event information. Some events require online registration.

Where are the Spring Regional Championships?

May 14, 2016

Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

Seattle, WA

Bingemans FunworX (Pokémon TCG only)

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

May 21, 2016

Classic Center

Athens, GA

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Madison, WI

May 28, 2016

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center

Marlborough, MA

Utah State Fairpark

Salt Lake City, UT

Overland Park Convention Center

Overland Park, KS

Radisson Hotel Edmonton South (Pokémon TCG only)

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What can I win?

Top finishers get booster packs, trophies, and a huge step toward earning a 2016 World Championships invitation.

Check back soon for more information on the Pokémon Spring Regional Championships.