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2025 Pokemon World Championships: Dates, prize money, and live stream details

This year’s international Pokemon battles kick off in Anaheim over the weekend. Spectators can engage via live attendance or digital broadcasts. Key information regarding tournaments, rewards, and viewing methods is detailed here.

2025 Championship prizes

The total prize fund reaches $2 million USD distributed across multiple divisions:

Trading Card Game

  • 17th-32nd place – $5,000
  • 9th-16th place – $10,000
  • 5th-8th place – $15,000
  • 3rd-4th place – $20,000
  • 2nd place – $30,000
  • 1st place – $50,000

Video Game Category

  • 9th – 16th place – $5,000
  • 5th-8th place – $10,000
  • 3rd-4th place – $15,000
  • 2nd place – $20,000
  • 1st place – $30,000

Mobile Game

  • T-13 – $1,000
  • T-9 – $2,000
  • T-7 – $5,000
  • T-5 – $9,000
  • 4th place – $12,000
  • 3rd place – $13,000
  • 2nd place – $15,000
  • 1st place – $20,000

Event timetable

All tournament activities follow Pacific Time:

Video Game Competitions

  • Final Day – Sunday, August 17, @ 8:15 AM – 8 PM
  • VG Day 2 – Saturday, August 16, @ 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM
  • VG Day 1 – Friday, August 15, @ 8:30 AM – 6:45 PM

Card Game Events

  • Championship Sunday – Sunday, August 17, @ 8:15 AM – 8 PM
  • TCG Day 2 – Saturday, August 16, @ 8:30 AM – 6:45 PM
  • TCG Day 1 – Friday, August 15, @ 8:30 AM – 8:15 PM

Mobile Battles

  • Championship Sunday – Sunday, August 17, @ 8:15 AM – 8 PM
  • Go Day 2 – Saturday, August 16, @ 8:30 AM – 7:15 PM
  • Go Day 1 – Friday, August 15, @ 8:30 AM – 6:45 PM

Team Strategy Matches

  • Final Round – Sunday, August 17, @ 8:15 AM – 8 PM
  • Day 2 – Saturday, August 16, @ 8:30 AM – 6:15 PM
  • Day 1 – Friday, August 15, @ 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Broadcast information

A spread of merchandise available at Pokemon World Championships 2025.

Official Twitch channels will stream all competitions: Main events, Card matches, Mobile battles, and Team competitions. Archived streams appear later on the official YouTube page.