The stage is set for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, where thousands of Trainers from around the globe will converge on Anaheim, California from August 15–17. Over three action-packed days, competitors will battle it out across Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE for the ultimate title — Pokémon World Champion.
And the best part? Even if you can’t make it to Anaheim, you can still catch every match, every play, and every dramatic finish live on Twitch and YouTube.
Four Games, One Global Championship
Fans worldwide can tune into official broadcasts and select co-streamers to experience the excitement. Viewers will also be rewarded with exclusive digital giveaways for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Pokémon TCG Live (TCGL), Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE.
Full redemption details for these rewards are available on the official Pokémon site.
Where to Watch – Streaming Schedule (BST)
Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC)
📺 Twitch.tv/Pokemon | YouTube.com/@Pokemon
🎙️ Commentators: Rosemary Kelley, Scott Glaza, Aaron Zheng, Ben Kyriakou, Charlie Merriman, Lee Provost, Sierra Dawn, Gabby Snyder
- Fri, Aug 15: 4:30 p.m. – Sat, Aug 16: 2:50 a.m.
- Sat, Aug 16: 4:30 p.m. – Sun, Aug 17: 2:00 a.m.
- Mon, Aug 18: 12:20 a.m. Finals coverage
Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)
📺 Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG | YouTube.com/@Pokemon
🎙️ Commentators: Kyle Sabelhaus, Shelbie Bou, Kyle Sucevich, Ethan Hegyi, Freya Pearce, Mike Ellis, Joe Bernard
- Fri, Aug 15: 4:30 p.m. – Sat, Aug 16: 4:10 a.m.
- Sat, Aug 16: 4:30 p.m. – Sun, Aug 17: 3:00 a.m.
- Sun, Aug 17: 7:50 p.m. Finals coverage
Pokémon GO
📺 Twitch.tv/PokemonGO | YouTube.com/@Pokemon
🎙️ Commentators: Martijn Versteeg, Jim Lawson, Caleb Peng, Steven Sanders, Will Dunphey, Amanda Lundberg, Fareed Anees
- Fri, Aug 15: 4:30 p.m. – Sat, Aug 16: 2:50 a.m.
- Sat, Aug 16: 4:30 p.m. – Sun, Aug 17: 3:00 a.m.
- Sun, Aug 17: 6:10 p.m. Finals coverage
Pokémon UNITE
📺 Twitch.tv/PokemonUNITE | YouTube.com/@PokemonUNITE
🎙️ Commentators: Jake “spragels” Sprague, Kirk “doobsnax” Dubé, Joshua “Zoinks” Hiebert, Evan “Wonderchef” Hashimoto, Kelly “Kelosaurus” Wilson, Danelie Purdue, Sophia de Ipanema
- Fri, Aug 15: 4:30 p.m. – Sat, Aug 16: 2:50 a.m.
- Sat, Aug 16: 4:30 p.m. – Sun, Aug 17: 2:30 a.m.
- Sun, Aug 17: 5:00 p.m. Finals coverage
The Road to Victory Road
The Pokémon World Championships is more than just a competition — it’s a global celebration of skill, strategy, and community. With top-tier gameplay, expert commentary, and fan rewards, this year’s event promises to be one of the most exciting in Pokémon history.
Stay updated on the latest news at the Pokémon World Championships 2025 page, and learn more about the Play! Pokémon program at Play.Pokemon.com.
