For spectators, your date of birth verifies that you are old enough to sign up for an account on our site. At the event, youth ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth passes can only be purchased along with an adult pass. For competitors, birth date is required to verify the correct age division for the event you are attempting to register for. Without the ability to confirm your birth date, you cannot register online to attend any event.

 

All attendees must register online in advance. Competitor registration will close on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. GMT.  Spectator passes will remain available online until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15 or until sold out.  Learn more about registration here. 

 

Yes, all attendees must visibly wear their badge throughout the duration of the event. Anyone in the venue without a badge may be asked to leave.

 

Yes - learn more about the application for Media and Content Creator Passes here. 

 

Badges can be collected on-site at Excel London.

 

 

 

Excel London provides a variety of accessibility services, including wheelchair and mobile scooter hire. 

 

Should you require assigned seating or other accommodation to attend the event, please contact Pokémon Support for assistance. The Play! Pokémon Accessibility Policy, which outlines more details regarding accessibility accommodations, can be found here.

 

 

 

Competitor FAQs

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Will meal breaks be taken at this event?  
One meal break will take place for all Junior and Senior TCG and VGC events. Exact timing of that break will be announced on-site at the event. All Masters division TCG and VGC events, Pokémon GO events, and Pokémon UNITE events will not have a scheduled meal break.

 

 

Yes! Lost and found is housed on-site at the Info Booth inside of the tournament hall. After the event concludes, please submit a support ticket directly with our partners at Fanfinity. 

 

Official device charging stations will not be provided for this event. Competitors are strongly encouraged to bring a charger for their systems and personal devices. It is the competitor's responsibility that any of their personal devices required for tournament play remain operational throughout the tournament.

 

Yes. Photography and video are permitted to be taken in the hall for personal use only. Professional video coverage and photography by TPCi and its partners will be taken as well. By attending EUIC in a ticketed area, you consent to having your photo taken by TPCi staff or its partners.

 

Yes! We love seeing our fans cosplay as their favorite characters from across the Pokémon franchise. Please note that all costumes must be appropriate for all ages and must not include any prohibited items. Please review the Attire and Cosplay Policy for guidance. 

 

Trading cards with other players is always a major draw of the game, and we welcome players to do so at our tournaments. Approved vendors will be on-site that you may buy from or sell to. TPCi is not responsible for transactions made with on-site vendors. Buying cards from or selling cards to an unapproved vendor is strictly prohibited at the event and may lead to expulsion from the venue.

 

No, use of e-cigarettes or vaping products is not permitted inside the venue.

 

 

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" × 14" × 22" (23 cm × 36 cm × 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)    

 

All bags are subject to search upon entry to the event, and security retains the right to refuse entry. 

 

You can review this Google map of hotels near the venue to find accommodations. 

 

The international airport closest to Excel is London City Airport (LCY), which is approximately a five- to ten-minute drive by car or public transport from the venue. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a larger international hub which may be more suitable for travelers from outside of Europe. Heathrow is about an hour by train from the venue, or about 90 minutes by car. Get full travel information on the Excel website here.

 

There are multiple parking garages within a short walk of Excel. Attendees driving to this event should use postcode E16 1FR to find Excel. See a full list of parking options on the Excel website here. Attendees are responsible for any fees associated with parking at this event. 

Additional Questions

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