The 2026 Pokémon Europe International Championships take place from February 13th, 2026 to February 15th, 2026 at Excel London in the United Kingdom. Players are vying for a suite of incredible prizes, including a significant amount of Championship Points that help determine who will earn an invitation to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, California, in August!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon International Championships, London | EUIC 2026

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IADOyP__3Jc

2026 Pokémon Europe International Championships

The Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC) are the second International Championships event of the 2026 Championship Series season, featuring exciting competitions for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. The competitive season is heating up—and we feel there’s no better Mega-Evolved Pokémon to lead the charge as the action ignites in Europe than the mighty Mega Charizard X!

Pokémon Center at EUIC - Pokemon Center Entrance

The Pokémon Center is returning to the 2026 Pokémon Europe International Championships! The store will feature International Championships-exclusive products as well as a curated selection of products from Pokémon Center UK.

Welcome Kit

All competitors will receive a welcome kit packed with Pokémon goodies, including a cap, playmat, card sleeves, deck box, pin, International Championships–stamped promo card, and more. Welcome Kits are available while supplies last, and contents may vary based on availability.

Prizing Information

More than a global stage to prove you’re among the best Pokémon competitors in the world, the International Championships are an opportunity to win incredible prizes. The prize pool includes over $500,000 USD, Pokémon TCG booster packs, commemorative prizes that include promo cards and playmats, and direct invitations to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships.

Prizes

Younger Trainers can win a range of prizes as well—instead of cash, they’ll be eligible to win scholarships or prepaid Visa cards. Scholarships and prepaid Visa cards are subject to applicable eligibility rules.

Travel Support

As you climb your way up the Championship Points leaderboard during specific qualification periods, you may become eligible to earn Travel Awards that include monetary prizes and priority registration! EUIC is 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 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships. 

Source: https://championships.pokemon.com/en-us/events/internationals/2026/london

2026 Europe International Championships Preview Show, Side Events, and More

The event draws nearer—take a peek at more event programming details.

The 2026 Europe International Championship event is fast approaching, promising a weekend packed with exciting competitions for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. Today, we’re sharing all the ways you can prepare for the action, from where to tune in to the Preview Show to interest forms you can start filling out for various programming.

Prepare with the Preview Show

As you get ready for all the thrilling matches and competitions, you won’t want to miss the 2026 EUIC Preview Show on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST. A panel of experts will discuss developing stories, competitors on the hunt for a big win, and what to expect from the Pokémon VGC, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE metagames at EUIC!
As you get ready for a weekend of action-packed competitions and thrilling matches, be sure to tune in to a special 2026 EUIC Preview Show where our experts—top competitors and broadcast talent alike—break down all the storylines heading into the big event. Sierra Dawn will take us through the Pokémon VGC landscape, and Joe Bernard will lead the charge for discussion around the Pokémon TCG. For Pokémon GO, Will Dunphey will guide the conversation, and Joshua Hiebert will tell us all about what to watch for in Pokémon UNITE.

Learn more about stories just beginning to brew ahead of the event, competitors who are already on the hunt for a big win, and what to expect from the Pokémon VGC, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE metagames at EUIC!

The Preview Show includes competitor interviews, engaging roundtable discussions, and even more to build the hype leading up to the event. Plus, you’ll be able to contribute to the show by voicing your opinion and voting in Twitch Polls! You can submit questions to the panel via the social platform X before the Preview Show kicks off for a chance to have your question featured on the stream.*

Preview Show Date & Time: Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST

Preview Show Panelists:

• VGC: Sierra Dawn (@sierradawnx3)
• TCG: Joe Bernard (@omni_joe)​
• GO: Will Dunphey (@SpeediestChief2)
• UNITE: Joshua "Zoinks" Hiebert (@ZOINKScasts)

Stream the Preview Show: Pokemon.com/Broadcasts | Twitch.tv/Pokemon  | YouTube.com/Pokemon | YouTube.com/@PlayPokemon

Side Events and More at EUIC

Beyond thrilling competitions, EUIC has a full schedule of side events that are fun for players of all skill levels, giving you an opportunity to make new friends, open some booster packs, and win prizes! Events include Pokémon VGC, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE, so you can choose as many as will fit in your schedule!

When you need a breather from battling, you can experience the chill side of Pokémon with programming like the Collect and Trade event, Cosplay Showcase, artist meet-and-greets, and more. To attend some of this programming, you’ll need to fill out an interest form or pre-registration, depending on what you’d like to attend. Learn more about these activities on the EUIC event page.

Watch EUIC at Home

Follow along with the excitement of EUIC from the comfort of your own home—keep an eye out while you watch on Twitch or YouTube for passwords that will grant you special rewards. When you tune into the broadcasts on Twitch with Twitch Drops enabled, you may be eligible to earn even more! For full details on the rewards you can earn from the broadcast, head to the 2026 EUIC event page.

Are you feeling fired up for the Europe International Championships? Make sure you mark your interest in any programming on the 2026 EUIC activities page, and check out the side events hub to start planning any events you may want to check out throughout the weekend.

Get Awesome Rewards When You Watch EUIC

Follow the excitement on Twitch or YouTube for passwords that will grant you a special Pokémon in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game and a 2026 EUIC in-game sticker in Pokémon UNITE. Plus, when you watch the EUIC livestream on Twitch.tv/Pokemon with Twitch Drops enabled in your settings, you may be eligible to earn goodies in Pokémon TCG Live, Timed Research for Pokémon GO, and a platinum Charizard boost emblem in Pokémon UNITE!

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: Yuma Kinugawa’s Hisuian Typhlosion
Yuma Kinugawa reached the top in the Masters Division of the 2026 Latin America International Championships, and now you can have one of their Pokémon join your team—Hisuian Typhlosion! With a move set that includes Eruption, Shadow Ball, Heat Wave, and Overheat, this Hisuian Typhlosion makes a fierce addition for your next team.

Keep an eye on the official 2026 EUIC stream for a password you can use in the Mystery Gift feature of your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to receive Yuma Kinugawa’s Hisuian Typhlosion. This special Pokémon comes with the same moves and stats as Yuma’s, so give it a try on your own competitive team! 

This password can be used only once per save data. It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature where you can input the password. This password will expire on February 20, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. PST. 


Pokémon TCG Live: Special illustration rare cards from the newly released expansion Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes
Jump-start your Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion collection with two special illustration rare cards granted by passwords shown during the livestream!

You can also obtain cool Mega Charizard X-themed deck cosmetics, a Mega Charizard X varsity jacket for your in-game avatar, and four special illustration rare cards. To add two of the special illustration rare cards, deck accessory set, and varsity jacket to your collection, you’ll need to enable Twitch Drops on your Twitch account, tune in to Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG for at least 60 minutes in total, and redeem the code in Pokémon TCG Live. This code will expire on March 17, 2026, at 00:59 a.m. PDT.

To add the other two special illustration rare cards to your collection, you’ll need to tune in to a partnered 2026 EUIC co-streamer for at least 45 minutes and redeem the code in Pokémon TCG Live. This code will expire on March 17, 2026, at 00:59 a.m. PDT. 

Pokémon GO: Timed Research featuring Dewgong with Fast TMs, Charged TMs, and Elite Charged TM rewards
By tuning in to the 2026 EUIC stream, you can earn Timed Research with awesome TM rewards, and an encounter with a Dewgong that knows the move Icy Wind! Enable Twitch Drops on your Twitch account, tune in to Twitch.tv/PokemonGO during EUIC, and watch for at least 30 minutes to receive unique Timed Research in Pokémon GO. This Timed Research features 15 Seel Candy XL, 20 Fast TMs, 20 Charged TMs, and an Elite Charged TM, and more. This redemption will expire on February 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Pokémon UNITE: Platinum Charizard boost emblem and 2026 EUIC in-game sticker
Pokémon UNITE players can earn a couple of cool treats during EUIC. Watch the stream to discover a gift code for a 2026 EUIC in-game sticker. Then, make sure you have Twitch Drops enabled, tune in to Twitch.tv/PokemonUNITE, and watch for at least 20 minutes to earn a platinum Charizard boost emblem, which can be used to alter your Pokémon’s stats. Both items can be redeemed through March 31, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

2026 Pokémon Europe International Championships Programming Schedule

Friday, February 13th, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Programming Stage
Meet and Greet with Pokémon 
Is there a better way to start your morning than meeting some of your favorite Pokémon? We can’t think of one! Join us for the opportunity to meet and take photos with some fan favorite Pokémon. Photo will be taken on guests' camera or phone. Meet and greet spots will be limited and first come, first serve. Guests may begin lining up for this meet and greet session beginning at 9:15 a.m. in the designated area.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Autograph Room
TCG Artist Autograph Session - Asako Ito
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring TCG Artist Asako Ito! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet Asako Ito and receive a personalized autograph on an art print that will be provided. Please note that only the provided print will be signed and the artist will not be accepting any gifts.


10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Collect and Trade
Collect and Trade
Looking to showcase and trade your Pokémon items with other Trainers? Join us at a Trader Table where you can do just that! If you’re only looking to browse, you can visit as an “Explorer” and check out everyone’s sweet collections.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Programming Stage
Pokémon 2.B.A. Master Album LIVE!
Get ready to relive the soundtrack of a generation! This live performance brings the iconic Pokémon 2.B.A. Master album to the stage, featuring unforgettable tracks like “Viridian City” and "Double Trouble". Whether you sang along in the '90s or discovered it later, this nostalgic performance will have you catching feelings all over again.

Pianist - Kamilla Arku

12:30 p.m. - 130 p.m. - Programming Stage
Meet and Greet with Pokémon 
Join us for the opportunity to meet and take photos with some fan favorite Pokémon. Photos will be taken on guests' camera or phone. Meet and greet spots will be limited and first come, first serve. Guests may begin lining up for this meet and greet session beginning at 12:15 p.m. in the designated area.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Autograph Room
TCG Artist Autograph Session - matazo
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring TCG Artist matazo! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet matazo and receive a personalized autograph on an art print that will be provided. Please note that only the provided print will be signed and the artist will not be accepting any gifts.


2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Programming Stage
Pokémon Gaming Gauntlet
In this fast-paced event, 3 talented Notable Trainers face off in surprise challenges across Pokémon Legends:Z-A. Who can catch the most water Pokémon? Who can catch the largest non-alpha Pumpkaboo? And who can do it while looking at the screen upside down? These challenges and more, at the Pokémon Gaming Gauntlet!

Player - Duragdragon
Player - Richard Fairlie
Player - ben.m0v

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Autograph Room
Autograph Session - PokéGirlRach
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring PokéGirlRach! Guests who have been selecteed from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet PokéGirlRach and receive an autograph.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Programming Stage
Cosplay Showcase
Ready to be mesmerized? Prepare for a dazzling spectacle of creativity, artistry, and passion at our Cosplay Showcase! Witness breathtaking craftsmanship as talented cosplayers bring beloved human Pokémon characters to life. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to the world of cosplay, you'll be inspired by the dedication and imagination on display.

Host - Shai Burton

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Autograph Room
Autograph Session - Serebii
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring Serebii! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet Serebii and receive an autograph.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Programming Stage
Meet and Greet with Pokémon Join us for the opportunity to meet and take photos with some fan favorite Pokémon. Photos will be taken on guests' camera or phone. Meet and greet spots will be limited and first come, first serve. Guests may begin lining up for this meet and greet session beginning at 4:45 p.m. in the designated area.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Autograph Room
Autograph Session - Zero of Time
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring Zero of Time! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet Zero of Time and receive an autograph.

Saturday, February 14
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Programming Stage
Meet and Greet with Pokémon
Is there a better way to start your morning than meeting some of your favorite Pokémon? We can’t think of one! Join us for the opportunity to meet and take photos with some fan favorite Pokémon. Photos will be taken on guests' camera or phone. Meet and greet spots will be limited and first come, first serve. Guests may begin lining up for this meet and greet session beginning at 9:15 a.m. in the designated area.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Autograph Room
TCG Artist Autograph Session - Yuya Oka
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring TCG Artist Yuya Oka! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet Yuya Oka and receive a personalized autograph on an art print that will be provided. Please note that only the provided print will be signed and the artist will not be accepting any gifts.


10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Collect and Trade
Collect and Trade
Looking to showcase and trade your Pokémon items with other Trainers? Join us at a Trader Table where you can do just that! If you’re only looking to browse, you can visit as an “Explorer” and check out everyone’s sweet collections.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Programming Stage
A Selection of Music from Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Green Version LIVE!
Experience the music that started it all! This live performance of music from Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Green Version will take you on a journey through Kanto. Enjoy the melodies of the first Pokémon adventure.

Guitarist - Plinio Fernandes

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Programming Stage
Meet and Greet with Pokémon
Join us for the opportunity to meet and take photos with some fan favorite Pokémon. Photos will be taken on guests' camera or phone. Meet and greet spots will be limited and first come, first serve. Guests may begin lining up for this meet and greet session beginning at 12:15 p.m. in the designated area.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Autograph Room
TCG Artist Autograph Session - Scav
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring TCG Artist Scav! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet Scav and receive a personalized autograph on an art print that will be provided. Please note that only the provided print will be signed and the artist will not be accepting any gifts.


2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Programming Stage
TCG Artist Spotlight Panel Featuring Asako Ito and matazo
From the spark of imagination to their first Pokémon creations, artists Asako Ito and matazo invite you into their creative worlds. Learn how their distinct artistic paths led them to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and how they continue to shape its visual legacy with every stitch and stroke.

TCG Artist - Asako Ito
TCG Artist - matazo
Moderator - Miyano Sato
Interpreter - Evan Bauer
Interpreter - Orson Purves

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Autograph Room
Autograph Session- Duragdragon, Richard Fairlie, and ben.m0v
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring Duragdragon, Richard Fairlie, and ben.m0v! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet Duragdragon, Richard Fairlie, and ben.m0v and receive an autograph.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Programming Stage
Pokémon Battle Bracket Bonanza!
Who will be voted #1? In this energetic Pokémon-themed battle bracket, beloved influencers will debate contending characters as the audience votes their way to discover their #1 pick!​

Host - Shai Burton
Player - Jordan Middler
Player - PokeGirlRach

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Autograph Room
Autograph Session- JamieJoArt
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring JamieJoArt! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet JamieJoArt and receive an autograph.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Programming Stage
Meet and Greet with Pokémon
Join us for the opportunity to meet and take photos with some fan favorite Pokémon. Photos will be taken on guests' camera or phone. Meet and greet spots will be limited and first come, first serve. Guests may begin lining up for this meet and greet session beginning at 4:45 p.m. in the designated area.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Autograph Room
Autograph Session - Kantochlo and Ginamon
Join us for an Autograph and Meet and Greet session featuring Kantochlo and Ginamon! Guests who have been selected from the Interest List will have the opportunity to meet Kantochlo and Ginamon and receive an autograph.

Sources: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2026-europe-international-championships-preview-show-side-events-and-more and https://championships.pokemon.com/en-us/events/internationals/2026/london