The 2025 Pokémon North America International Championships take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from June 13th, 2025 to June 15th, 2025.

2025 Pokémon North America International Championships

The Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) are the final International Championships event of the 2025 Championship Series season, featuring exciting competitions for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet videogames, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. Competitors are vying for precious Championship Points that will determine who will earn an invitation to the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California, in August.

This season’s NAIC will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 13–15, 2025. NAIC will award high amounts of Championship Points, direct invitations to the 2025 World Championships, and more than $500,000 USD in prizes, spread across the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE competitions. Top competitors in Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, and Pokémon GO events can also win playmats recognizing their accomplishments.

Whether you’re battling, cheering on your favorite competitor, or looking to participate in exclusive fan activities, head to the NAIC event portal for more information on registration.

2025 Pokémon North America International Championships Prizing Information

The International Championships are not just a global stage to prove you're among the best in the world-they're also an opportunity to win amazing prizes. At the 2025 North America International Championships, this includes a prize pool of over $500,000 USD, Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs, and direct invitations to the 2025 Pokémon World Championships.

Younger Trainers can win plenty of prizes as well, but instead of cash, they'll be eligible to win scholarships or prepaid Visa cards. There's also a huge pile of Championship Points on the line-these are crucial for climbing the leaderboard as you work toward a coveted Worlds invitation and numerous Travel Awards! See below for a breakdown of the award values available at the 2025 North America International Championships.

Pokémon TCG Awards

Placement	Junior & Senior Division	Masters Division
1	$7,000 Champion playmat	$25,000 Champion playmat
2	$5,000 Top 8 playmat	$15,000 Top 8 playmat
3-4	$3,000 Top 8 playmat	$10,000 Top 8 playmat
5-8	$2,000 Top 8 playmat	$7,000 Top 8 playmat
9-16	$1,000	$5,000
17-32	$750	$3,000
33-64	-	$2,000

Pokémon Video Game Championship (VGC) Awards

Placement	Junior & Senior Division	Masters Division
1	$5,000 Champion playmat	$15,000 Champion playmat
2	$3,000 Top 8 playmat	$10,000 Top 8 playmat
3-4	$2,000 Top 8 playmat	$7,000 Top 8 playmat
5-8	$1,000 Top 8 playmat	$5,000 Top 8 playmat
9-16	-	$3,000
17-32	-	$2,000

Pokémon GO Awards

Placement	International Championships
1	$5,000 Champion playmat
2	$3,000 Top 8 playmat
3	$2,000 Top 8 playmat
4	$1,500 Top 8 playmat
T-5	$1,200 Top 8 playmat
T-7	$1,000 Top 8 playmat
T-9	$800
T-13	$600
T-17	$500
T-25	$400

Pokémon UNITE Awards

Placement	Team Award	Individual Award
1	$20,000	$4,000
2	$10,000	$2,000
3-4	$5,000	$1,000
5-8	$2,500	$500

Travel Support

As you work your way up the Championship Points leaderboard during specific qualification periods, you may become eligible to earn Travel Awards that include monetary prizes. The 2025 Pokémon North America International Championships represent the last chance to earn Championship Points and move up the leaderboard during this qualification period, so it's a great opportunity to make that last push toward a Travel Award for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California. Good luck, Trainers!

Schedule

Event Location:
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
USA

Pokémon Center at NAIC

The Pokémon Center is returning to the 2025 Pokémon North America Championships! The store will feature International Championships–exclusive products as well as a curated selection of products from Pokémon Center.

Welcome Kit

All competitors will receive a welcome kit filled with Pokémon goodies that includes a cap, playmat, card sleeves, deck box, and more. Available while supplies last. Product subject to change pending availability.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/internationals/2025/north-america/about

YouTube Clip - Pokémon International Championships, New Orleans | NAIC 2025

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybdf7QHPKgQ