The Pokémon Company used the closing ceremonies of this year's World Championships to announce the venue and timing for the 2027 iteration of the competitive event. The announcement arrived during a year when the organization experimented with pairing the championships alongside PokémonXP, its inaugural official fan convention held concurrently with the 2026 competition. While the excerpts confirm the reveal occurred, specific details about the 2027 location and dates aren't provided in available coverage.
- The 2027 Pokémon World Championships location and dates were officially unveiled at this year's closing ceremony.
- The 2026 event marked the debut of PokémonXP, an official fan convention running simultaneously with the championships.
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GameRant
· Aug 31, 04:16 UTC
Pokemon World Championships 2027 Location and Dates Announced
During the closing ceremonies of the Pokemon World Championships, the dates and location of 2027's event are officially revealed.
IGN
· Aug 31, 04:01 UTC
2026 Pokémon World Championships: Everything Announced
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