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This article addresses the availability of competitor registrations for Regional or Special Championships in the 2025-26 Pokémon Championship Series.
Q: When does registration typically open for a Regional or Special Championship?
Organizers generally try to open Regional and Special Championships for registration on the Wednesday 8 weeks prior to the event date at 7pm tournament local time (the time zone where the tournament takes place).
Q: If an event is sold out, will additional spots be released?
Once a Regional or Special Championship has sold out, the event organizer will evaluate the event based on refunds, space, and availability to determine if additional seats can be released. Any additional spots or changes to availability are solely at the discretion of the organizer.
Q: Is there a wait list for events?
There is no wait list for events once they've sold out.
Q: How often will additional spots be released for Regional & Special Championships?
RK9 Labs generally recommends that organizers evaluate and release additional spots on Thursday at 7pm tournament local time (the time zone where the tournament takes place) 6 weeks before the event, and 2 weeks before the event.
| Date | Timeframe | What's happening? |
| September 3 | Wednesday - 8 Weeks Prior to Event | This is when the tournament will first open for registration at initial capacity numbers. |
| September 18 | Thursday - 6 Weeks Prior to Event | This is the first opportunity for additional spots to be opened, subject to availability. |
| October 16 | Thursday - 2 Weeks Prior to Event | This is the last time spots are opened for an event, subject to availability. |
| November 1 - Your Regional or Special Championship starts! | ||
Q: How can I find out about additional spots being released for Regional or Special Championships?
Organizers will generally make announcements on their social media accounts if additional spots are being added to their Regional or Special Championships. You can find their social media accounts & websites below:
| Region | Website | Bluesky | X (Twitter) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | Gaming Generations | Gaming Generations | @gaminggen.bsky.social | @GamingGen |
| Europe | 2022 Tournaments | N/A | N/A | |
| Europe | Fanfinity | Fanfinity | @fanfinity.bsky.social | @fanfinity_pkm |
| Latin America | Karma Beam | Karma Beam | N/A | @karma_beam |
| Latin America | Crane | Crane | N/A | @Crane_pkm |
| Oceania | ESL Australia | ESL Australia | N/A | @ESLAustralia |
You may also follow RK9 Labs or Play! Pokémon on social media for additional updates.
| Organization | X (Twitter) | Bluesky | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RK9 Labs | @rk9labs | RK9 Labs | @rk9.gg |
| Play! Pokémon | @playpokemon | N/A | @play.pokemon.com |
Q: I can't attend the event - can I transfer my registration to someone else?
Per the registration page and event confirmation, registrations are valid for the named player only, and are not transferable between players and/or other tournaments. You may request a refund, subject to the refund policy for the event.
