The Pokémon UNITE Championship Series Finals will take place at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships. This event is the conclusion to the 2023 Pokémon UNITE Championship Series circuit. Registration for Pokémon UNITE players is done by invitation only through our tournament organizer partners.
All players will begin play on Friday, August 11, after the opening ceremonies at approximately 9:30 a.m. JST. Players must be in the Pokémon UNITE play area and ready to follow the instructions of tournament officials. Players who are not in the tournament area may receive a match loss.
Players must comply with the Tournament Rules and event policies.
Teams will qualify from each market based on the total numbers below:
| REGIONAL ZONE | NUMBER OF TEAMS |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Europe | 4 |
| Latin America - North | 3 |
| Latin America - South | 2 |
| North America | 4 |
| Oceania | 2 |
| Japan | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Asia Pacific - East | 3 |
| Asia Pacific - West | 3 |
| India | 2 |
Some countries/regions may require players to be at least 18. Regional Zone configurations, including number of zones, regions/countries, and number of teams qualifying from each zone, are subject to change as additional areas are evaluated.
Administration will inform players of additional requirements ahead of the event.
Teams will compete 5-on-5 using the custom tournament lobby feature, playing matches on the Theia Sky Ruins map in Pokémon UNITE. On Friday, the 31 teams will play in the Group Stage, where they will battle other teams in their group in a Single Round Robin format until the Top 8 are determined. These teams will advance to the bracket stage.
On Saturday, the Top 8 teams will compete in a newly seeded double-elimination bracket until a Champion is crowned.
Players must comply with the Official Rules. Tournament lobby settings, Group Stage format, and competition restriction information will be shared with players ahead of the tournament.
Players may be required to compete on devices provided by the organizer. At the event, players will have the option of using either a Nintendo Switch system or a mobile device.
When you arrive at a Pokémon UNITE tournament, there are some things you must have with you:
Additionally, players are strongly encouraged to bring a charger for their device. It is the player’s responsibility to ensure their device remains operational throughout the tournament.
Pokémon UNITE players will be required to participate in Media Day on Thursday, August 10. Players must work with the organizer to coordinate travel schedules and Media Day time slots. Upon arrival, teams will be required to check in at the Customer Service desk. If, due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays or missed connections, a player becomes unable to check in on Thursday, all other members of the team will still be required to appear for Media Day. Players who are unable to appear on Thursday should notify a staff member. There is no guarantee of entry for players who check in late, and should a late entry be allowed by tournament officials, teams may receive a penalty of a first-round loss or be required to utilize their Alternate.
All players are required to be checked in and must be present for the player meeting on Friday morning. Players who fail to check in will not be allowed to participate in the World Championships.
Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached and must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program to earn prizes. Pokémon TCG, video game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE competitors from around the world are competing for the title of World Champion—as well as more than $1,000,000 in prizes—at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships.
18 years of age and older:
Under 18 years of age:
Award payouts to eligible players typically occur up to eight business weeks after the event concludes. Awards may be subject to tax withholdings. Consult a tax professional for advice.
| RANK | TOTAL ALLOCATION | INDIVIDUAL ALLOCATION |
| 1st place | $100,000.00 | $20,000.00 |
| 2nd place | $75,000.00 | $15,000.00 |
| 3rd place | $65,000.00 | $13,000.00 |
| 4th place | $60,000.00 | $12,000.00 |
| 5th-6th place | $45,000.00 | $9,000.00 |
| 7th-8th place | $25,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| 9th-12th place | $10,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| 13th-16th place | $5,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Total | $500,000.00 |
Prizes and prize distribution may be subject to change.
Additionally, the Top 4 Pokémon UNITE teams will receive 72 Pokémon TCG booster packs, regardless of attendance.
| Placement | Prizes |
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Prizes and products are subject to change and substitutions may be made due to unforeseen inventory shortages.