Pokémon Officially Reveals Where the 2027 World Championships Are Headed

The Pokémon Company International has confirmed that Singapore will host the 2027 Pokémon World Championships, continuing the event's global rotation to Southeast Asia. The announcement was made by company president Tsunekazu Ishihara during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 World Championships in San Francisco, giving competitors and fans an early look at where the sport's premier event heads next.

The 2027 Championships are scheduled for 13–15 August, following the 2026 edition, which ran from 28–30 August at San Francisco's Moscone Center and Chase Center during Pokémon's 30th anniversary year. The tournament brings together top players across the Trading Card Game, video games, Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE, with competitors qualifying via events held throughout the season. Further details on the Singapore event are expected closer to the date.