Yes. Competitors are encouraged to RSVP and will receive a competitor badge and two spectator badges. All other spectators must purchase a badge.
Please come to the Customer Service desk on-site at the event for more information and further steps.
You will not receive any physical items before the event takes place. You will, however, receive email confirmation that your registration for this event was successful. This email will help you check in on-site for the event and receive the badge you have registered for.
Tournament announcements will be made in English and Japanese.
Native English and Japanese speakers will be present at the Customer Service and Tournament Administration desks.
Play! Pokémon events operate in compliance with local laws. It is the responsibility of all participating attendees and/or their parent or guardian to fully understand all COVID-19 risks associated with large gatherings, and any necessary requirements and processes for participation as listed in the Play! Pokémon COVID-19 Protocols, which can be found here.
Yes. Photography and video are permitted to be taken in the hall for personal use only. Professional video coverage and photography by TPCi and its partners will be taken as well. By attending Worlds in a ticketed area, you consent to having your photo taken by TPCi staff or its partners.
If you are interested in receiving a media pass for this event, please submit a ticket to our Customer Service team for additional information.
To ensure the safety of all attendees, the following items will not be permitted into the event:
All bags are subject to search upon entry to the event, and security retains the right to refuse entry.
Yes! We love seeing our fans cosplay as their favorite characters and Pokémon from across the Pokémon franchise. Please note that all costumes must be appropriate for all ages and must not include any prohibited items.
Trading cards with other players is always a major draw of the game, and we welcome players to do so at our tournaments. Approved vendors will be on-site that you may buy from or sell to. TPCi is not responsible for transactions made with on-site vendors. Buying cards from or selling cards to an unapproved vendor is strictly prohibited at the event and may lead to expulsion from the venue.
No, use of e-cigarettes or vaping products is not permitted inside the venue at Worlds.
The Pokémon Company International is also committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive to all participants. We expect all event attendees to review and abide by the Play! Pokémon Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Policy.
The Play! Pokémon Standards of Conduct for all Championship Series events can be found here.
The tournament organizer’s Customer Service team is available to assist with questions not covered in this FAQ. If you have additional questions, please contact Pokémon Customer Service.
Yes! Lost and Found is housed on-site at the event's Customer Service desk in the Annex Hall.
After the event concludes, Japanese speakers can contact the PACIFICO Yokohama security office directly at +81-45-221-2127 to check if their item has been turned in. English speakers may make inquiries about lost items at https://lp.pacifico.co.jp/lostandfound. It may take some time to reply to your inquiry, so please be patient.
PACIFICO Yokohama Convention Center provides a variety of accessibility services, including mobile wheelchair rental. Information on those services can be found here. Additionally, should you require assigned seating or other accommodations to play in the event, please submit a Support Ticket to our Customer Service team outlining any accommodations you may need.