As a seasoned Pokémon enthusiast who has spent countless hours battling and trading since I was a kid (and let me tell you, I still have the battle scars to prove it!), I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement when it comes to the annual World Championships. It’s like a dream come true for any Pokémon fan!
The 2024 Pokémon World Championships are about to start and will span over the weekend. Top players from worldwide locations have made their way to Honolulu, Hawaii to compete for fame in four main Pokémon games: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Unite. As the event is happening on U.S. soil, Shacknews decided they couldn’t miss out. Here’s our complete guide on how to catch all the excitement live.
How much is the 2024 Pokemon World Championships prize pool?
In 2024, the Pokémon World Championships will distribute more than two million US dollars in cash prizes across three age categories and four distinct games. Here’s a breakdown of the current prize pools for each game that will be played during the tournament weekend:
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
- 1st place – $30,000
- 2nd place – $20,000
- 3rd-4th place – $15,000
- 5th-8th place – $10,000
- 9th-16th place – $5,000
The Pokemon Trading Card Game
- 1st place – $50,000
- 2nd place – $30,000
- 3rd-4th place – $20,000
- 5th-8th place – $15,000
- 9th-16th place – $10,000
- 17th-32nd place – $5,000
Pokemon GO
- 1st place – $20,000
- 2nd place – $15,000
- 3rd place – $13,000
- 4th place – $12,000
- 5th-6th place – $9,000
- 7th-8th place – $5,000
- 9th-12th place – $2,000
- 13th-16th place – $1,000
Pokemon Unite
- 1st place – $100,000
- 2nd place – $75,000
- 3rd place – $65,000
- 4th place – $60,000
- 5th-6th place – $45,000
- 7th-8th place – $25,000
- 9th-12th place – $10,000
- 13th-16th place – $5,000
Additional prize details may be forthcoming.
What are the different competitive Pokemon age groups?
Over the upcoming weekend, you’ll likely encounter terms like Masters, Seniors, and Juniors quite frequently. These labels signify the three unique age categories participating in the competition. Here’s a breakdown of each age group:
- Masters Division – Born in 2007 or earlier
- Senior Division – Born anytime from 2008-2011
- Junior Division – Born in 2012 or later
In both the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and Video Game Championship (VGC), there are divisions for Masters, Seniors, and Juniors. On the other hand, Pokémon GO and Pokémon Unite do not differentiate with separate age categories.
What’s the 2024 Pokemon World Championships Schedule?
Here’s the full schedule for the weekend (all times listed in PT):
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
- Friday, August 16, 12:45 p.m.-11:45 p.m.: Day 1 Swiss
- Saturday, August 17, 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: Day 2 Swiss, Top 8, Top 4
- Sunday, August 18, 5:15 p.m.: Final matches for all age divisions
The Pokemon Trading Card Game
- Friday, August 16, 12:45 p.m.-11:45 p.m.: Day 1 Swiss
- Saturday, August 17, 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: Day 2 Swiss, Top 8, Top 4
- Sunday, August 18, 1:15 p.m.: Final matches for all age divisions
Pokemon GO
- Friday, August 16, 12:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: Bracket Stage
- Saturday, August 17, 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.: Bracket Stage until Top 2
- Saturday, August 18, 12:00 p.m.: Grand Finals
Pokemon Unite
- Friday, August 16, 12:45 p.m.-11:00 p.m.: Group Play
- Saturday, August 17, 12:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.: Bracket Play
Closing Ceremonies
- Sunday, August 18: 8:30 p.m.
How to Watch the 2024 Pokemon World Championships
On the Pokemon Twitch channel, you can catch full streams of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, The Pokemon Trading Card Game, Pokemon GO, and Pokemon Unite. The grand finale will be streamed live and in its entirety on this very channel.
On the Pokemon YouTube channel, you’ll find individual stream content as well. For the Pokemon Unite competition, it has its dedicated YouTube channel.
2024 Pokemon World Championship in-game events and giveaways
As a long-time sports enthusiast who has spent countless hours glued to the TV screen during major competitions, I must say that this year’s offer of exclusive drops and gifts for home viewers is a fantastic idea. It not only makes watching the games more enjoyable but also adds an element of excitement and anticipation, making me feel like a VIP. As someone who has devoted so much time to following sports, it’s nice to finally be rewarded for my loyalty and passion. This kind of incentive is a great way to keep fans engaged and invested in the sporting events they love.
Hey fellow gamers! Here’s what’s cooking up for us this weekend:
To learn more about these giveaways, visit the Pokemon Worlds website.
For Pokemon Unite players, enter the gift code WCS2024 to pick up a Platinum Gengar Boost Emblem. The in-game shop will also feature special bundles and discounts throughout the weekend.
As a dedicated Pokemon GO player with years of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel excited about the latest news that has just dropped! It looks like we’re finally getting our hands on some Timed Research codes, and it seems they’ve got some fantastic rewards in store for us.
How to Watch the 2024 Pokemon World Championships VODs
On our Pokemon YouTube channel, you can find the entire broadcast along with highlights from this past weekend’s top games uploaded in their entirety.
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2024-08-13 03:28