Final yr, it was introduced Pokémon’s Video Recreation Championships would shift throughout to Pokémon Champions in 2026.
With the “free-to-start” recreation’s launch date now locked in for eighth April 2026, it has been formally reconfirmed Pokémon’s VGC competitions will transition from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet to Champions because the “commonplace platform for all aggressive matches” going ahead.
The primary main occasion placing Champions within the highlight would be the Indianapolis Pokémon Regional Championships happening within the US between twenty ninth – thirty first Could 2026, with registration opening on 1st April 2026.
“VGC will transition to Pokémon Champions as the usual platform for all aggressive matches with its launch on the Nintendo Change programs on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.”
It is also been confirmed that opponents will not have to attend till the Indianapolis Regionals for an official occasion that includes Champions. ‘World Problem I’ will happen between 1st – 4th Could 2026. Together with this, Champions will likely be used at some facet occasions at Regional Championships throughout April and Could.
As beforehand confirmed, this yr’s Pokémon World Championships, happening between twenty ninth – thirtieth August 2026, may also use Pokémon Champions as its most important battle platform. For extra particulars concerning the regulation and format of the Pokémon VGC going ahead, you possibly can try the Pokémon web site.
Pokémon Champions will likely be out there on the Change, and Change 2 customers may also get a free replace at launch that includes enhanced visible efficiency. This may comply with with a cell launch sooner or later later this yr.
