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Chicago to Host 2027 Pokémon Championship, $500K Prizes

6/16/2026

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Chicago will host the 2027 Pokémon North American International Championship, moving it from New Orleans.
Organizers announce cash prizes exceeding $500,000 and three competition categories: trading card, Champions video game, and Pokémon GO.
Winners in each category will qualify for the world championships later that year.
The event will also include a Pokémon pop-up shop and photo opportunities, following Chicago’s June Pokémon GO Fest that attracted thousands.

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Chicago will host the 2027 Pokémon North American International Championship, moving it from New Orleans.
Organizers announce cash prizes exceeding $500,000 and three competition categories: trading card, Champions video game, and Pokémon GO.
Winners in each category will qualify for the world championships later that year.
The event will also include a Pokémon pop-up shop and photo opportunities, following Chicago’s June Pokémon GO Fest that attracted thousands.