Play! Pokémon Reopening Information by Region

Last updated: October 03, 2022

The Play! Pokémon program has begun returning to in-person events in selected regions. Here, you will find a list of regions/countries where Pokémon League and Prerelease in-store events are currently allowed. Please note that for now, only Play! Pokémon events that do not reward Championship Points will take place.

Events in regions not on this list remain suspended, but we will consistently review all regions so we can determine where and when more live events can take place. The health and safety of our community is our top priority. While we understand many are eager to resume local-level play, we continue to evaluate mandates, guidelines, and recommendations from appropriate health and government agencies for when it is safe to do so. Around the beginning of each month, if certain regions will be allowed to resume League play, we will update the list on our re-opening page. Organizers and Play! Pokémon Stores in re-opened regions will also be contacted by email at that time.

The online Play! Pokémon programs such as Team Challenge and League at Home continue to be available to eligible players in all participating regions.

Find live events near you with the event locator.


Casual Events
(League, Prerelease, Non-CP Tournaments)
Competitive Events
(League Challenge & Cup, Premier Challenge & Midseason Showdown)
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bolivia
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Malta
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Competitive in-store events will resume in early 2023. Please contact your local Play! Pokémon Store for information about event dates and times.

= While we prefer to never see the suspension of events, the safety and well-being of our community is our top priority. There is an increased risk that this region's events may be suspended. Before attending any event, please check with your local Tournament Organizer for the most up-to-date information on event cancellations.

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