2026 Pokémon Europe International Championships
Side Events
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Side Events
Whether you’re a Competitor or a Spectator, the 2026 Europe International Championships includes a wide variety of Side Events for all badged attendees. With the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, and even Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket being played all weekend, there’s something for everyone. Come enjoy your favorite games and earn amazing prizes with Trainers from all around the world!
Registration for Side Events can be done online for EUIC. On-site, please look for the Side Events Hive for more information on registration. Most side events require an entry fee.
Schedules:
Prizes
The prize wall closes early Sunday afternoon. Prizes must be claimed by that time. See the Side Events area at the venue for more details.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Pokémon GO’s EUIC Limited Meta format
Created specifically for the 2026 Europe International Championships, the EUIC Limited Meta format shakes up Pokémon GO, and it’s not just for Trainers in the Main Event to enjoy - Side Event Trainers can experience the same exciting format featuring Bug, Dark, Dragon, and Normal-type Pokémon! Whether you’re a seasoned Pokémon GO Competitor or want to relive your favorite moments from the EUIC broadcast, this unique format will be used for the Pokémon GO Switch Series tournament, the Pokémon GO Sisterhood League, as well as various other Side Events throughout the weekend.
For full details on the EUIC Limited Meta format, please visit the 2026 Pokémon GO Europe International Championships Competitor Information page.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: The Switch Series
Saturday, February 14th - 9:30 a.m.
The Switch Series is a set of large scheduled events held on Saturday morning. These are larger and longer events with even more prizes on the line, including the top prize of a Nintendo Switch™ 2 system for each tournament’s champion.
TCG - Switch Series
A multi-round event (number of rounds based on attendance) in the Standard format. All players receive Prize Tickets based on their record, Top Cut players will compete for additional prizes!
A multi-round event (number of rounds based on attendance) in the Standard format. All players receive Prize Tickets based on their record, Top Cut players will compete for additional prizes!
GO - Switch Series
A multi-round event (number of rounds based on attendance) using the EUIC Limited Meta format! All players receive Prize Tickets based on their record, Top Cut players will compete for additional prizes!
A multi-round event (number of rounds based on attendance) using the EUIC Limited Meta format! All players receive Prize Tickets based on their record, Top Cut players will compete for additional prizes!
VGC - Switch Series
A multi-round event (number of rounds based on attendance) featuring Double Battles in the current VGC regulation. All players receive Prize Tickets based on their record, Top Cut players will compete for additional prizes!
A multi-round event (number of rounds based on attendance) featuring Double Battles in the current VGC regulation. All players receive Prize Tickets based on their record, Top Cut players will compete for additional prizes!
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SPOTLIGHT ON: The Pokémon Sisterhood League
The Pokémon Sisterhood League is a side event series to celebrate the women and nonbinary Trainers that are a part of our community! An inclusive tournament open to all women and nonbinary Trainers in attendance, we hope that these events serve to create a safe and welcoming space for our Trainers.
TCG - Pokemon Sisterhood League: TCG Standard
A three-round event in the Standard TCG format. All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
A three-round event in the Standard TCG format. All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
GO - Pokemon Sisterhood League: EUIC Limited Meta
A three-round event using the EUIC Limited Meta format! All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
A three-round event using the EUIC Limited Meta format! All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
Pokemon Sisterhood League: VGC Standard
A three-round event in the current VGC regulation, Double Battles. All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
A three-round event in the current VGC regulation, Double Battles. All players receive prize tickets for each round played!
Check back soon for more information on the additional side event formats that will be offered at EUIC.
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