Pokémon Video Game Showdown

Qualifier Tournaments are Coming Soon!

The Pokémon Video Game Showdown is a BATTLE of the best Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl players from Japan and the United States. Two Qualifier Tournaments will be held in the United States this summer, and the top 16 finishers in each age division will win a trip to compete at the final Pokémon Video Game Showdown in Orlando, Florida.

Online registration is now closed, but even if you missed your chance to register online you could have an opportunity to compete. In the event that less than 128 invited participants in either age group show up at a Qualifier Tournament, alternates may be randomly selected from those in attendance. It's not a guarantee to participate, but it's worth a shot if you don't have a space reserved. Space is limited, so show up early. And while you're there, you might even get a chance to meet Pikachu!

Event Details

July 12, 2008—Los Angeles, California

California Science Center
Exposition Park
39th Street & Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037

Junior Division

Tickets distributed for alternate selection: 8:45am
Registration and Check-in: 9:00am-9:45am
Alternates randomly selected: 9:45am
Play begins: 10:00am

Senior Division

Tickets distributed for alternate selection: 8:45am
Registration and Check-in: 10:00am-10:45am
Alternates randomly selected: 10:45am
Play begins: 11:00am

July 19, 2008—New York, New York

The Altman Building
135 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011

Junior Division

Tickets distributed for alternate selection: 8:45am
Registration and Check-in: 9:00am-9:45am
Alternates randomly selected: 9:45am
Play begins: 10:00am

Senior Division

Tickets distributed for alternate selection: 8:45am
Registration and Check-in: 10:00am-10:45am
Alternates randomly selected: 10:45am
Play begins: 11:00am

For more details, including what to bring and the official rules, be sure to visit the official Pokémon Video Game Showdown website!