Pokémon Baltimore Regional Championships to be held this weekend

The 2027 Pokémon Baltimore Regional Championships are scheduled to take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20.

The event will feature competitive tournaments for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon Video Game (VG), and Pokémon GO. Competitors in the TCG and VG categories will compete across Junior, Senior, and Master levels for the title of Regional Champion, championship points, and a prize pool exceeding $130,000 in scholarships, gift cards, and other prizes.

Fans may attend as spectators to watch the main stage action and participate in side events. On-site vendors will also be available selling Pokémon merchandise. For those unable to attend in person, the competition will be broadcast online via Twitch and YouTube. Registration for the three main tournaments closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16.