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2025 Pokémon World Championships Wrap Up; 2026 Tickets On Sale!

8/18/2025

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Summary

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The 2025 Pokémon World Championships concluded, with champions from various categories, including Peru in Pokémon Unite and Beelzeboy in Pokémon GO.
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships will be held in San Francisco from August 28-30, introducing PokémonXP at the Moscone Center.
Tickets go on sale September 17, 2025, offering multi-day passes and arena experiences.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Pokémon World Championships in 2000 marked a significant milestone for the franchise, attracting over 1,000 participants from 30 countries. This event highlighted Pokémon's rapid growth since its 1996 debut and laid the foundation for today's global esports scene, which now includes diverse formats like PokémonXP, reflecting the franchise's lasting popularity and the increasing prominence of competitive gaming.

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Story summary

The 2025 Pokémon World Championships concluded, with champions from various categories, including Peru in Pokémon Unite and Beelzeboy in Pokémon GO.
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships will be held in San Francisco from August 28-30, introducing PokémonXP at the Moscone Center.
Tickets go on sale September 17, 2025, offering multi-day passes and arena experiences.

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