Pokémon has published the calendar and rule changes for the 2027 Championship Series. The biggest news outside the card game: Pokémon UNITE leaves the series entirely, leaving the card game, the video games and Pokémon GO, Pokémon writes.
More points further down the field
Players who just miss the top places at large events will earn slightly more Championship Points:
| Placement | Regionals and Specials | Internationals |
|---|---|---|
| Top 512 | 40 → 45 | 80 → 85 |
| Top 1024 | 20 → 22 | 40 → 42 |
Play! Points also no longer break ties when two players are level for travel awards.
Ten events in Europe
The European calendar has ten dates, according to Serebii:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Frankfurt Regional | 26–27 September 2026 |
| Nice Regional | 17–18 October 2026 |
| Gdańsk Regional | 31 October – 1 November 2026 |