Big news for competitive Pokemon fans this week: the Pokemon World Championships 2027 will be held in Singapore, marking only the fourth time the prestigious tournament has ventured outside the United States.
A Rare Trip Abroad
According to an official announcement, Singapore will join a short list of international Worlds hosts. Previously, the tournament left the US for Vancouver, Canada in 2013, London, UK in 2022, and Yokohama, Japan in 2023. That makes Singapore just the fourth non-US location in over two decades of competition under The Pokemon Company International.
For context, the 2026 event is currently set for San Francisco, California. The decision to head to Southeast Asia for 2027 signals a continued effort to bring top-level Pokemon competition closer to different regional player bases. Singapore is a natural fit, being a major travel hub with a thriving TCG community across Southeast Asia.
This will be the 22nd Worlds tournament under TPCi, with the event skipping 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. No specific dates or venue details have been confirmed yet, but players eyeing an invite will want to keep their Championship Point grinding on track throughout the 2026-2027 season.
FAQ
Where will Pokemon Worlds 2027 be held?
Pokemon Worlds 2027 will be held in Singapore, making it the fourth time the tournament has taken place outside the United States.
Which Worlds tournaments were cancelled?
The 2020 and 2021 Pokemon World Championships were not held.
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