Excitement is building for the Pokémon World Championships 2026, set for August 28-30 in San Francisco, California! Following Anaheim 2025 (August 15-17), this marks back-to-back U.S. events, drawing thousands for TCG, VGC, GO, and UNITE battles. The TCG division will feature the Mega Evolution series in Standard format, with Megas like Mega Lucario ex expected to dominate. Championship Points (CP) season started September 2025, with Regionals like Frankfurt (September 13-14) awarding invites. At CardChill.com, we’re your go-to for the race—explore Pokémon TCG sets for meta decks or Pokémon cards for staples.
2026 Worlds Format & Invite Changes
TPCi announced Swiss format tweaks for Regionals/Internationals: extra rounds for 65+ players. Top 4 Worlds 2025 finishers get direct invites, plus leaderboard qualifiers per age division. TCG Worlds will use Mega Evolution Standard (post-SV rotation).
Key Events Leading to Worlds
- Europe International Championships: February 13-15, 2026, London.
- North America International: June 12-14, 2026, New Orleans.
- Latin America International: November 21-23, 2025, São Paulo.
Regionals like Lima (May 23-24, 2026) offer CP. TCG prizes include booster packs for top players.
TCG Meta Preview: Megas Rule Worlds
Expect Mega Gardevoir ex control decks and Mega Charizard X ex aggro. Phantasmal Flames (November 14) adds Mega Gengar ex, shifting dynamics. Practice on TCG Live with November 13 digital launch.
Tips to Qualify
- Earn CP: Win Regionals for 50-100 CP.
- Stream & Grind: Ladder on Live for invites.
- Deck Staples: Stock Mega Lucario ex ($719) via Pokémon cards.
San Francisco’s ExCeL Centre will host epic finals. For schedules, visit Pokémon TCG sets.