The Pokémon Company has confirmed that the 2027 Pokémon World Championships will take place in Singapore. The event will be held outside the United States, Japan and Europe, and it will be the first Worlds in Southeast Asia.
When and where is Pokémon Worlds 2027?
Pokémon Worlds 2027 will run from August 13 to 15, 2027 in Singapore. PokeBeach reported the city and dates , according to PokeBeach. Later coverage names Singapore EXPO as the main venue .
Quick Answer: The Pokémon World Championships 2027 will be held in Singapore on August 13–15, 2027, with Singapore EXPO as the main venue. It will be the first Worlds in Southeast Asia. PokeBeach reports it is only the fourth Worlds held outside the United States.
The announcement came at the closing ceremony of the 2026 World Championships in San Francisco on August 30, 2026 . Time Out Singapore says Tsunekazu Ishihara, president and CEO of The Pokémon Company, made the announcement .
Several outlets confirm the city and dates independently:
- PokeBeach reported Singapore, August 13–15, in its first report.
- Time Out Singapore gives 13–15 August 2027 at Singapore Expo.
- Bandwagon gives the same dates, with the main event at Singapore EXPO.
- Fragster also names Singapore EXPO for 13–15 August 2027.
| Detail | What is reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | August 13–15, 2027 | PokeBeach, Time Out, Bandwagon, Fragster |
| City | Singapore | PokeBeach, Time Out, Bandwagon, Fragster |
| Main venue | Singapore EXPO | Time Out, Bandwagon, Fragster; official site (search snippets only) |
| Announced | August 30, 2026, at the closing ceremony of Worlds 2026 in San Francisco | Time Out, Bandwagon |
PokeBeach's first report said the venue had not been named yet . Search-index snippets of the official Pokémon Championships site list Singapore EXPO for August 13–15, 2027. We could not load the page itself to confirm this .
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Why is Singapore a first for Southeast Asia?
Singapore is a first for Southeast Asia because no Pokémon World Championships has been held in the region before. Time Out Singapore says Worlds 2027 is the first time the event returns to Asia since Japan in 2023, and the first time it comes to Southeast Asia .
PokeBeach's announcement post put it this way:
"Pokemon has just announced Worlds 2027 will be held in Singapore from August 13th to 15th!" — PokeBeach news report (source: PokeBeach, 2026-08)
PokeBeach also gives the history. Worlds has nearly always been held in the United States, and Singapore will be only the fourth host outside the US . According to PokeBeach, the earlier non-US hosts were:
- Canada, 2013
- United Kingdom, 2022
- Japan, 2023 (Yokohama, per Time Out Singapore)
- Singapore, 2027 (announced)
PokeBeach also counts Worlds 2027 as the 22nd Worlds run by The Pokémon Company International (TPCi), the company that organizes Play! Pokémon events outside Japan . The first two TPCi-era Worlds on its list were in the US: Orlando, Florida in 2004 and San Diego, California in 2005 .
Other outlets say the same about the city itself. Bandwagon reports that this is the first time Singapore will host the competition . Nintendo Wire also covered the announcement on August 31, 2026.
For TCG players in the Asia-Pacific region, the main change is travel. The championship will take place in their own region, not across the Pacific. None of these sources has published attendance or tourism estimates for Singapore in 2027. Any figures like that should be treated as unconfirmed until The Pokémon Company releases them.
Which venue hosts the finale: Singapore EXPO or the Indoor Stadium?
Singapore EXPO is the confirmed main venue for Pokémon Worlds 2027, running August 13–15, 2027. Search-index snippets of the official championships site name it . Only one outlet, Bandwagon, reports that the Sunday finale will move to the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Pokémon has not officially confirmed that detail.
PokeBeach published the first report on August 31, 2026, and said no venue had been announced at that point . Coverage over the next few days filled that in. Time Out Singapore named "Singapore Expo" , and Fragster named "Singapore EXPO" .
Bandwagon also names Singapore EXPO as the main venue. It adds that Championship Sunday, when the finals are played, will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium . The search snippets of the official Pokémon championships page do not mention the Indoor Stadium. The full page could not be loaded to check.
Where the sources stand as of October 9, 2026:
- Confirmed by several sources: Singapore EXPO is the main venue (official site snippets, Time Out Singapore, Fragster, Bandwagon).
- Single source (Bandwagon only): the Championship Sunday finale at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
- Not yet published: which hall hosts which game, the spectator layout, and the full schedule by day.
TCG players booking flights or hotels should plan around Singapore EXPO. Until The Pokémon Company publishes the event schedule, treat a move to the Indoor Stadium for the finals as a media report, not a confirmed plan.
📍 View Singapore EXPO on Google Maps
📍 View Singapore Indoor Stadium on Google Maps
Which games are in Worlds 2027, and is Pokémon UNITE out?
Three games appear in every format list for Worlds 2027: the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), the Video Game Championships (VGC, now played on Pokémon Champions) and Pokémon GO. Pokémon UNITE is the one that varies. One outlet lists it, but more recent reports say it has been dropped after its 2026 appearance.
The lists differ because the first coverage did not agree. On August 31, 2026, Time Out Singapore listed four formats: VGC, TCG, Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE . The same article mentions a "combined prize pool over $2 million USD" . No other source we checked repeats the prize-pool figure, so treat it as Time Out's report.
Two other outlets list only three formats:
- Bandwagon names the TCG, the VGC and Pokémon GO .
- Fragster names Pokémon Champions, the TCG and Pokémon GO. It also says UNITE's 2026 appearance "was announced as its final appearance at the Pokémon World Championships" .
A secondary guide from Folio says the official 2027 season rules later confirmed that UNITE was removed. We could not open the official 2027 season changes page to check this ourselves. Until we can read that page, UNITE's exit is reported, not officially verified here.
| Format | Sources listing it | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon TCG | Time Out, Bandwagon, Fragster | Confirmed |
| VGC (Pokémon Champions) | Time Out, Bandwagon, Fragster | Confirmed |
| Pokémon GO | Time Out, Bandwagon, Fragster | Confirmed |
| Pokémon UNITE | Time Out only | Reported dropped (Fragster; season rules per secondary guide) |
For card players, the TCG's place at Worlds 2027 is not in question. UNITE's status matters most to people who follow every format. The official 2027 season documents will settle it.
How do players qualify for Worlds 2027?
Players qualify for Worlds 2027 by earning Championship Points during the 2027 Championship Series season, which has already started. They must finish within a set quota on the leaderboard for their rating zone, age division and game. Winning certain events gives a direct invitation instead. This is based on search-index snippets of the official Pokémon Championships site . We could not load that page body directly.
Championship Points are the season-long ranking currency of Play! Pokémon. Players earn them by placing at sanctioned events, and the points add up on a leaderboard for each zone. The quota system means a player's rank only counts against others in the same region, division and game. For the TCG, that means placing consistently in card events across the season.
The official site snippets list these direct invitations :
- Special Championships: 1st place earns an invitation.
- Regional Championships: 1st place earns an invitation.
- International Championships: 1st through 4th place earn invitations.
The three International Championships are the largest events on the 2027 calendar, and each one is also a direct route to Singapore. The official site lists them as follows :
- Latin America: November 20–22, 2026, at Anhembi in São Paulo
- Europe: February 19–21, 2027, at ExCeL London
- North America: June 18–20, 2027, at McCormick Place
The North America event ends less than two months before Worlds opens on August 13. For TCG players, that makes it the last International where a top-4 finish secures a spot.
Asia-Pacific players, including those based in Singapore, use a different path. According to a secondary guide from Folio, they qualify through the Pokémon Asia Championship Series . We have not confirmed this on an official page. Players in the region should check it against Pokémon's own season documents, such as the 2027 season changes page.
Some details are still missing. The official site says a separate device policy for the VGC at Worlds 2027 will be announced later . This does not affect the card game, but it is one of several 2027 rules not yet published. None of the sources we could read gives the exact Championship Points quotas per zone or the 2027 Travel Award terms.
Is there a PokémonXP convention, and what is still unannounced?
No PokémonXP convention has been announced for Worlds 2027. PokéBeach reported that the fan event was not announced with the Singapore championship and probably will not take place next year . Ticket dates, badge prices and the 2027 Travel Award terms have not been published yet.
Two sources give slightly different wording on PokémonXP. In its first report, PokéBeach said no announcement had been made about PokémonXP. Fragster was more direct, writing that PokémonXP "will not be part of the Singapore event" . The Pokémon Company has not given a reason, and none of the sources we read offers one.
There is also no ticketing information yet. Time Out Singapore says public tickets for past Worlds events were usually given out by lottery . That describes earlier events only. Nothing has been confirmed about how Singapore tickets will be sold.
These details were still unpublished as of October 9, 2026, in every source we could read:
- Dates when public and competitor tickets go on sale
- Spectator badge prices and badge tiers
- 2027 Travel Award terms for qualified players
- How finals seating will work if the reported Singapore Indoor Stadium finale is confirmed
Watch these three places next:
- The official Worlds event page, where ticketing and badge details are most likely to appear
- The 2027 season changes page, for updated rules and Championship Points details
- The separate VGC device policy for Worlds 2027, which the official site says will be announced later
Here is what is confirmed for TCG players and collectors. Worlds 2027 runs August 13–15, 2027, in Singapore , and no PokémonXP has been announced. Plan travel around those dates, but do not book anything that depends on tickets until Pokémon publishes the ticketing rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates of Pokémon Worlds 2027?
The 2027 Pokémon World Championships will be held in Singapore from August 13 to 15, 2027. PokeBeach was first to report the news , and Time Out Singapore, Bandwagon and Fragster all give the same dates. Pokémon announced the event at the closing ceremony of Worlds 2026 in San Francisco on August 30, 2026 .
Where in Singapore is Worlds 2027 held?
Singapore EXPO is the main venue for Worlds 2027, according to Fragster and Time Out Singapore . Search-index snippets of the official championships site also list Singapore EXPO. Bandwagon reports that the Championship Sunday finale will move to the Singapore Indoor Stadium . That detail comes from media reports only and has not been confirmed on the official site.
Will the Pokémon TCG be part of Worlds 2027?
Yes. The Pokémon Trading Card Game is confirmed for Worlds 2027, along with the Video Game Championships (VGC) and Pokémon GO . Pokémon UNITE is reported to be dropped. Fragster says UNITE's 2026 appearance was announced as its last at the World Championships . Time Out Singapore's earlier article still listed four games, UNITE included.
How do I qualify for Worlds 2027?
Players qualify for Worlds 2027 by finishing within the Championship Points quota for their rating zone, age division and game. The 2027 season is already under way. Some event wins also give a direct invite: 1st place at Special and Regional Championships, and 1st–4th place at International Championships, according to the official championships site . The remaining 2027 International Championships are Latin America (São Paulo, November 20–22, 2026), Europe (London, February 19–21, 2027) and North America (Chicago's McCormick Place, June 18–20, 2027) .
Are Worlds 2027 tickets on sale?
No. As of October 9, 2026, Pokémon has not announced ticket details, badge prices, sale dates or 2027 Travel Award terms. Time Out Singapore notes that public tickets for past Worlds were usually allocated by lottery . Until Pokémon publishes the rules, it is not confirmed that Singapore will use the same method.
SnapHolo prices for the cards and sets in this article
| Card | Edition | Rarity | SnapHolo price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mew R | English | RGB Rare | $6,000.27 |
| Mew B | English | RGB Rare | $3,746.75 |
| Mew G | English | RGB Rare | $3,738.75 |
| Mew ex 152 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $89.90 |
| Gengar ex 154 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $75.35 |
| Pikachu ex 150 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $58.32 |
| Mew ex 158 | English | Futuristic Rare | $52.32 |
| Mewtwo ex 151 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $50.27 |
| Pikachu ex 149 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $47.47 |
| Jirachi ex 155 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $43.46 |
| Sylveon ex 153 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $42.79 |
| Mewtwo ex 157 | English | Futuristic Rare | $41.44 |
| Greninja ex 148 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $21.12 |
| Salamence ex 156 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $15.71 |
| Fuecoco ex 147 | English | Special Illustration Rare | $14.97 |
| Maushold 146 | English | Illustration Rare | $10.53 |
| Meowth 144 | English | Illustration Rare | $9.92 |
| Galarian Meowth 141 | English | Illustration Rare | $7.15 |
| Alolan Meowth 139 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.68 |
| Zapdos 133 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.57 |
| Moltres 130 | English | Illustration Rare | $6.00 |
| Articuno 132 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.85 |
| Lapras 131 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.74 |
| Morpeko 135 | English | Illustration Rare | $5.21 |
| Hisuian Zorua 145 | English | Illustration Rare | $4.78 |
| Mew ex 66 | English | Double Rare | $3.07 |
| Toxtricity 134 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.63 |
| Pikachu 40 | English | Pikachu Rare | $2.48 |
| Drifloon 136 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.47 |
| Alolan Exeggutor 129 | English | Illustration Rare | $2.24 |
Ungraded card prices as of 2026-10-18 (KST).
Sources: PokeBeach · Time Out Singapore · Bandwagon · Fragster · official Worlds event page · View on Google Maps · Nintendo Wire · View Singapore EXPO on Google Maps · View Singapore Indoor Stadium on Google Maps · Folio · 2027 season changes page
