Pokemon Japan Championships 2026 To Be Largest Ever
The 2026 tournament is the first Japanese offline event for Pokemon Champions and the largest PJCS ever, using the 30th anniversary to expand the event with new game tie-ins and larger attendance.
Reporting from 2 sources: KAI-YOU, Inside.
The Pokemon Company announced details for the Pokemon Japan Championships 2026, the largest edition yet with around 5,000 players. The June event at Pacifico Yokohama marks the series' 30th anniversary and will be the first official offline Japanese tournament for the game Pokemon Champions.
The Pokemon Company revealed the full program for the Pokemon Japan Championships 2026 on May 22. The tournament, held June 6-7 at Pacifico Yokohama, will host around 5,000 players across multiple game divisions, making it the largest PJCS to date. This year's event is the first official offline Japanese tournament for Pokemon Champions, the newest battle game. Attendees can try Pokemon Champions at a hands-on booth on June 7. Other on-site activities include a Pokemon LEGENDS Z-A battle zone called Z-A Battle Club, a Furfrou-only battle event, and a 15-meter Mega Charizard X and Y kite flown at nearby Rinko Park. The venue will also feature a 30th anniversary photo spot and a history panel tracing the series from Pokemon Red and Green.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.