2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships - London
Welcome to the 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC) at ExCeL London! From the 21-23 February, Trainers will compete to become the very best, stand at the top of Europe, and qualify to the Pokémon World Championship!
You can find more information about the 2025 Pokémon EUIC here.
Tickets are sold out!
Trading Card Game
MASTERS
09:00 – Opening Ceremony & Day 1 Swiss Rounds
09:00 – Day 2 Swiss Rounds
14:45 – Top Cut
JUNIOR & SENIOR
09:00 – Opening Ceremony & Day 1 Swiss Rounds
12:30 – Top Cut
Video Game
MASTERS
Friday, February 21
09:00 – Opening Ceremony & Day 1 Swiss Rounds
Saturday, February 22
09:00 – Day 2 Swiss Rounds
14:30 – Top Cut
Sunday, February 23
16:00 – VGC Finals + Awards
JUNIOR & SENIOR
Friday, February 21
09:00 – Opening Ceremony & Day 1 Swiss Rounds
Saturday, February 22
09:00 – Day 2 Swiss Rounds
12:30 – Top Cut
Sunday, February 23
16:00 – VGC Finals + Awards
UNITE
Saturday, February 22
09:00 – Bracket Stage
Pokémon GO
Friday, February 21
09:00 – Opening Ceremony & Bracket Play
Saturday, February 22
9:00 – Bracket Play until Top 3
Sunday, February 23
10:30 – GO Finals + Awards
* Schedule is only indicative and subject to change!
** All Finals on Sunday will run subsequently; each Final will not start until the previous Final has finished, and thus start times for each match depend on the length of all prior matches that day.
Side Events
The 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships hosts a full schedule of side events open to all attendees who have an official event badge, regardless of whether the attendee is competing in the International Championship or is a Spectator of the event.
Come battle for a variety of awesome prizes in smaller competitions throughout the weekend—it’s a great opportunity to compete against players from around the world!
Check out all Side Events here!
Registration
Registration for side events can be done on-site at the Pokémon Europe International Championships. Please look for the on-site registration area for more information on registering for side events. Most side events require an entry fee.
Activities
Autograph Sessions
Join us for an autograph session featuring some of your favorite TCG artists! Guests will have the opportunity to meet and receive a personalized autograph from a Pokémon TCG Artist.
Collect and Trade
Looking to showcase and trade your Pokémon items with other Trainers? Join us at a Trader Table where you can do just that! If you’re only looking to browse, you can visit as an “Explorer” and check out everyone’s sweet collections.
Kitakami
Check the Kitakami activities off your Activities card and enter the daily raffle!
Merchants
Shop local game and card shops onsite for some of the best Pokémon product! Whether you’re a dedicated collector, an enthusiast, or just looking for unique items, the Merchant Area has something for everyone!
Pokémon Museum
Journey alongside other Trainers and share in the memories of Pokémon! Explore past European Championship items, iconic Pokémon TCG cards, a wide array of Pokémon video games and their respective consoles, and more as you celebrate the history of the European Championship.
Perrin’s Photo Challenge & GO! Scavenger Hunt
Retro Video Game Tournaments
- Participate in the daily Retro Video Game Tournaments and win fun prizes.
- Join the Pokémon Red Speedrun!
New: Cosplay Showcase
Excited to showcase your newest Pokémon Cosplay? Apply for the first Pokémon Cosplay Showcase where guests can take the stage and show off their amazing costumes! As you prepare, note there are some guidelines as to what is allowed on stage. Be sure to review the full rules and the terms and conditions.
Showcase applications have now closed!
A few reminders – Cosplay is for everyone! Attendees are encouraged to cosplay regardless of their skill level, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, body type, age, or other identities in a respectful and family-friendly way. We also want to remind you that cosplay is not consent; always ask before taking a photo of someone in a costume.
Welcome Kit
All competitors will receive a Welcome Kit filled with Pokémon goodies that includes a cap, playmat, card sleeves, deck box, and more.
You can pick up your Welcome Kit after you pick up your Badge, but also anytime during the weekend!
Location
ExCeL London
Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway,
London E16 1XL,
United Kingdom
Hall Opening Hours:
Friday: 08:00 – 22:00 GMT
Saturday: 08:00 – 22:00 GMT
Sunday: 08:30 – 20:00 GMT
Badge Pick Up Times (all times in GMT)
Thur, Feb 20: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri, Feb 21: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat, Feb 22: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sun, Feb 23: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick up your badge at ExCeL London in Hall N7 (enter via door N4).
Parking:
Access to the venue car park is only available with pre-registration!
Anyone without a pre-booking will not be granted access to the car park. Alternative local car park options will be provided.
More info about parking here!
Hotels
Find the right hotel for you close to the venue!
FAQ
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The Play! Pokémon program divides players into tournament groups based on the year they were born. These groups are the Junior, Senior, and Masters Divisions. Whenever possible, players are paired with other players in the same age division. Prizes are typically awarded to the best players in each age division.
These are the age divisions for the 2024 season:
Juniors: born in 2012 or later
Seniors: born in 2008 to 2011
Masters: born in 2007 or earlier
Parents should remain on site to keep track of their children and, of course, celebrate their play. Tournaments usually take several hours, so parents might want to bring a book or some other quiet activity to occupy their time. We encourage parents to build a deck and join the fun!
Please take a look at the official Parents Guide.
Guardians don’t need to book a separate ticket! When an underage player registers, a single spectator ticket for their guardian will be included for free. You will need to register for additional tickets.
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Spectator tickets become available together with the player tickets.
There is a limited number available, based upon the capacity of the hall.
If you want to enter the hall, or play Side Events, you do require a spectator ticket. Spectator tickets can only be obtained online, you can not register on-site.
You can find all the tournament information here.
You can find all the info to register your child here in the RK9 guidelines.
If you are still unsure, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will happily provide you more information.
Series 2 of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will begin on February 1st. Series 2 will last until March 31st, and then the game will transition into Series 3 rulesets.
You are allowed to trade cards with your friends and other players.
Buying and selling, however, is only allowed with the official vendors that are present at the event. If you are caught buying and selling you will be removed from the tournament hall.
No, refunds are not allowed.
No, you can only get these when you attend the event.
The chance to play the game you love, and depending on how you perform some amazing prizes. You can find more information on the official page.
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You can find the up-to-date protocols here.
Please contact our customer support at customersupport.fanfinity.gg
Our professor staff is there to help you during the event. If you have any questions, need help or feel uncomfortable please reach out to our Professor staff. The professor will be able to help and address the situation on the spot.
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You can find more information on how to become a professor here. If you are qualified and want to apply for one of our events, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
We always welcome feedback! Please submit any feedback you may have at customersupport.fanfinity.gg
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To ensure the safety of all attendees, the following items will not be permitted into the event:
- Items that could be considered “weapons” and would not pass airline security (including all firearms, sharp objects, mock or prop weapons, and sprays)
- Electronic smoking devices
- Bags larger than 9″ x 14″ x 22″ (23 cm x 36 cm x 56 cm). If an airline would not classify it as a carry-on, it is too big.
- Alcoholic beverages or any illegal substance
- Apparel, objects, or signs with explicit wording or pictures
- Animals (other than service animals)
Animals (other than service animals) are not allowed in the hall.
The rules of the venue state that visitors are not allowed to bring or consume outside food.
Anyone who requires a guardian can register them for free when purchasing their ticket. These guardians will be issued a spectator ticket. If you can’t register a guardian with your ticket purchase, please contact our Customer support with your information and ticket number.
