Pokemon World Championships 2023 – Dates, Schedule & How to Watch

The Pokemon World Championships of 2023 have arrived, and while we are not in Yokohama, Gamepur is ready to provide all the news on the exciting challenges that will span the three-day event. This year, players will have the opportunity to watch competitors from around the world face off in VGC, TCG, Unite, and Pokemon Go matches.

Additionally, this will be the first Pokemon World Championship utilizing cards from the new Scarlet & Violet expansions. Players will have the chance to see ex cards in action, as well as root for their favorite Paldean partners.

When Is The Pokemon World Championships for 2023

The Pokemon World Championships for 2023 will take place from Thursday, August 10 through Saturday, August 12, 2023. The event is taking place in Yokohama, Japan, and will feature Pokemon TCG, VGC, Unite, and Pokemon Go matches.

How to Watch the Pokemon World Championships in 2023

The Pokemon World Championships will be streamed live, as well as recorded and uploaded, to several websites. Below are all the locations fans can watch the matches.

• Pokemon Official Twitch Channel
• The Official PokemonGO Twitch Channel
• The Official PokemonTCG Twitch Channel
• The Official Pokemon YouTube Channel
  • Pokemon Go Day 1

• Pokemon Go Day 2

• Pokemon TCG Day 1

• Pokemon TCG Day 2

• Pokemon VGC Day 1

• Pokemon VGC Day 2

• Championship Sunday/Saturday

It is important to note that the schedule of these events will follow the time zone of the location being held, so those wanting to tune in to the event live will need to read the schedule below.

Pokemon World Championships 2023 Livesteam Schedule

Below is the breakdown of tournament times as provided by the official Pokemon World Championships website. Fans will be able to tune into the live streams or watch the matches after the videos have been uploaded following the events.

Pokemon TCG World Championships 2023 Schedule

• Day 1 – Thursday, August 10: 5:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. PDT
• Day 2 – Friday, August 11: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. PDT
• Day 3 – Saturday, August 12: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. PDT

Pokemon VGC World Championships 2023 Schedule

• Day 1 – Thursday, August 10: 5:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. PDT
• Day 2 – Friday, August 11: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. PDT
• Day 3 – Saturday, August 12: 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. PDT

Pokemon Go World Championships 2023 Schedule

• Day 1 – Thursday, August 10: 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. PDT
• Day 2 – Friday, August 11: 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. PDT
• Day 3 – Saturday, August 12: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PDT

Pokemon Unite World Championships 2023 Schedule

• Day 1 – Thursday, August 10: 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. PDT
• Day 2 – Friday, August 11: 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. PDT

Closing Ceremonies Stream For Pokemon World Championships 2023

• Sunday, August 13: 1:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT

Stay tuned here for announcements on each winner moving into new brackets throughout the championships, interesting news, and updates provided by The Pokemon Company. While you are watching, don’t forget to grab your free Mew for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, and get ready for the showdown of the year!

Who Won Pokemon World Championships For 2023

Below are the winners for each competition during the Pokemon 2023 World Championships.

Pokemon Unite

1. Luminosity – $100,000
2. OMO Abyssinian – $75,000
3. Oyasumi Makuro – $65,000
4. Mjk – $60,000
5. Akjil – $45,000
6. 00Nation – $45,000
7. PERU – $25,000
8. orangutan – $25,000

Pokemon Go

1. ItsAXN – $10,000
2. xXRubixMasterXx – $7,000
3. wdage – $5,000
4. ElCheasdasd – $4,000
5. chiodoSH01 – $3,000
6. scafo99 – $3,000
7. Luminous0430 – $2,250
8. ROROI1230 – $2,250

Pokemon TCG

1. Vance Kelley – $25,000
2. Tord Reklev – $15,000
3. Michael Pramawat – $7,500
4. Azul Garcia Griego – $7,500
5. Victor Montes – $5,000
6. Shoichi Saito – $5,000
7. Dionsius Lee – $5,000
8. Pang Kai Hing – $5,000

Pokemon VGC

1. Shohei Kimura – $10,000
2. Michael Kelsch – $7,500
3. Federico Camporesi – $5,000
4. Mao Harada – $5,000
5. Abdullah Mohayyuddin – $3,000
6. Nikolaj Høj Nielsen – $3,000
7. Víctor Medina – $3,000
8. Mattie Morgan – $3,000
9. Luca Lussignoli – $1,500
10. Yuta Takahashi – $1,500
11. Kenji Miura – $1,500
12. Yosuke Takayanagi – $1,500
13. Taro Okada – $1,500
14. Kaito Arii – $1,500
15. Marco Hemantha Kaludura Silva – $1,500
16. Emilio Forbes – $1,500