Pokemon World Championships 2025: Schedule, where to watch, and more

The Pokemon World Championships 2025 will be held in Anaheim, California, USA, from August 15 to August 17, 2025. The weekend will see trainers from around the world test their mettle in various Pokemon games across Masters, Seniors, and Juniors groups. Spectators will not only be treated to a host of high-octane matchups but also to other Pokemon-themed festivities.

Visitors will also be able to try out a demo of Pokemon Legends Z-A for the first time, provided they have registered for a Nintendo Warp Pipe Pass before attending. Registration for the latter will remain open from August 11 to August 14, 2025, and requires a Nintendo Account. The Nintendo Warp Pipe Pass is first-come, first-served.

We have jotted down all the currently available details regarding the Pokemon World Championships 2025's Master division.

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Pokemon World Championships 2025 overview

Pokemon VGC - Format & prize pool (Masters)

The format is as follows:

Day 1 - Swiss Bracket (? Rounds, X-2 or better advance to Day 2)
Day 2 - Swiss Bracket (Top 8 + Any players with same record as 8th go into playoffs) + Single Elimination
Day 3 - Finals
All matches are Bo3.

The prize pool is 160,000 USD and is divided as follows:

1st - $30,000
2nd - $20,000
3rd-4th - $15,000
5th-8th - $10,000
9th-16th - $5,000

Pokemon TCG - Format & prize pool (Masters)

The format is as follows:

Day 1 - Swiss Bracket (? Rounds, X-2 or better advance to Day 2)
Day 2 - Swiss Bracket (Top 8 + Any players with same record as 8th go into playoffs) + Single Elimination
Day 3 - Finals
All matches are Bo3.

The prize pool is 340,000 USD and is divided as follows:

1st - $50,000
2nd - $30,000
3rd-4th - $20,000
5th-8th - $15,000
9th-16th - $10,000

Pokemon GO - Format & prize pool (Masters)

The format is as follows:

Day 1: Double Elimination Bracket until Top 32
Day 2: Double Elimination Bracket until Grand Final
Day 3: Grand Final
All matches are Bo3 with finals being Bo5

The prize pool is 100,000 USD and is divided as follows:

1st - $20,000
2nd - $15,000
3rd - $13,000
4th - $12,000
5th-6th - $9,000
7th-8th - $5,000
9th-12th - $2,000
13th-16th - $1,000

Pokemon Unite - Format & prize pool (Masters)

The format is as follows:

Group Stage
32 teams are divided into 8 groups
Single Round-Robin Bo3
The top two teams from each group advance to the Playoffs
Playoffs
Single Elimination format
Best of three matches, followed by best of five for Finals and Semifinals
Playoffs take place on Day 2, and Finals on Day 3

The prize pool is 500,000 USD and is divided as follows:

1st - $100,000
2nd - $70,000
3rd-4th - $50,000
5th-8th - $37,500
9th-16th - $10,000

Check out the Liquipedia page to learn more about the Seniors and Juniors editions of these games at the Pokemon World Championships 2025. There are a few gaps regarding the format, which we will update once more information is available.

Pokemon World Championships 2025 livestream: Where to watch

The official livestream details for the Pokemon World Championships 2025 are as follows:

Pokemon VGC - YouTube / Twitch
Pokemon TCG - Twitch
Pokemon GO - YouTube / Twitch
Pokemon Unite - YouTube / Twitch

Keep an eye on our Pokemon coverage to learn what's happening at the Pokemon World Championships 2025.

About the author

Angshuman is an Assistant Content Manager, Gaming, at Sportskeeda with a specialized focus on Pokemon. While completing his Master's degree in English Literature, Angshuman's research topics primarily included the many facets of game studies. That, along with his love for the medium which he believes to be the pinnacle of storytelling, led him to become a writer in the genre.

Angshuman prefers both solo and multiplayer titles on PC and PS5. His love for gaming stemmed from playing Bounce and God of War on mobile phones, and on to Age of Empires and Zoo Tycoon on PC. If he ever wished to convert a gaming cynic into a admirer, he would recommend indie games because of their versatility and their ability to be unaffected by genre-stifling publisher expectations.

Angshuman has interviewed several indie game developers in his career, spoken at many conferences, and contributed to book chapters. In his capacity to create highly accurate content, he thoroughly researches a topic, tracks citations until he finds the original source, and ensures his content doesn't misrepresent, misquote, or appropriate information.

In his spare time, Angshuman enjoys story writing, shooting landscapes and short films, reading, and painting.

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