The "Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 (PJCS2026)," which determines Japan's top Pokémon battle competitors, runs for two days from Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Following last year's tournament, the event returns to Pacifico Yokohama!
Here is an early look at the venue.
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Once you pass through the entrance gate of the venue...
Mega Raichu and friends welcome you!
A lineup of photo spots celebrates the Pokémon 30th Anniversary.
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There are also giant Pokémon cards!
The Mega Evolution ex designs look absolutely amazing.
There is even a photo spot for plushies!
Please make sure to bring your partner along with you.
At the venue, visitors can receive Pokémon and special medals using Pokémon HOME.
You can get Garchomp, who starred in the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 Qualifiers.
And here are Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, which will perform a flight exhibition at Rinko Park from Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7, 2026!
They look somewhat tied down right now, but will they fly during the event...!?
The "Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 (PJCS2026)" crowns champions across four categories: the Video Game division, Trading Card Game division, Pokémon GO division, and Pokémon UNITE division.
In addition to free on-site viewing with same-day registration, fans can watch the matches via live stream on the Official Pokémon YouTube Channel.
For more details, please check the "PJCS2026" Official Website.
| Event Summary | |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 |
| Divisions | Video Game Division Trading Card Game Division Pokémon GO Division Pokémon UNITE Division |
| Dates | Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
| Venue | Pacifico Yokohama |
| How to Watch | On-site viewing (same-day registration available), Live Stream |