Pokémon Champions @ JPP: Worlds Celebration Tournament!

Pokémon VGC Worlds Celebration Tournament!

Celebrate the spirit of the World Championships with us! Just Press Play is hosting a special VGC Worlds Celebration, featuring exclusive promo cards alongside our classic tournament structure. Whether you're aiming for the top or just want to grab some awesome limited-edition loot, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

Check-in Deadline: 6:00 PM Sharp

Entry Fee: $10.00

EXCLUSIVE WORLDS CELEBRATION BONUSES

Participation Promo: Every single player who enters will receive an exclusive Pikachu Worlds Promo! (While supplies last, first-come, first-served—so don't be late! Promos will be distributed at the end of the tournament.)

The Champion's Prize: The ultimate winner of the tournament will walk away with the highly coveted Winner Pikachu Promo!

Standard Participation Bonus: Every trainer will also receive one Play! Pokémon Prize Pack just for participating!

EVENT DETAILS
The battle moves to the Nintendo Switch! Join us at Just Press Play for our Pokémon VGC (Video Game Championship) Worlds Celebration. This is a competitive event following the current Regulation format for Double Battles.

TEAM SHEETS & REQUIREMENTS
All players must provide a team sheet for the event. For a printable team sheet, click here: [Printable Team Sheet]

Two Sheets Required: You must have one copy for the judges and one copy to show your opponents during the team preview phase.

On-Site Sheets: We will have blank team sheets available at the store to fill out when you arrive.

Equipment: Players are responsible for bringing their own Nintendo Switch or mobile device (fully charged!) with Pokémon Champions installed.

CHECK-IN POLICY
To ensure a timely start, all players must be checked in and have their team sheets submitted by 6:00 PM.

Late Arrivals: Any player not checked in or without a completed team sheet by 6:00 PM may still participate, but will be issued a Round 1 Loss.

TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

Format: Current VGC Regulation (Double Battles)

Style: 3–5 Swiss Best-Of-1 Rounds, followed by a Best-Of-3 Top Cut (based on attendance)

PRIZES

100% of the entry fees go directly into the prize pool! The total pool will be paid out as Just Press Play Gift Cards to the Top 4 finishers:

1st Place: 50% of the total pool + Winner Pikachu Promo

2nd Place: 25% of the total pool

3rd Place: 12.5% of the total pool

4th Place: 12.5% of the total pool

Winners of the Tournament in each age division will also receive the Worlds Celebration themed screen cleaners!

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact us at events@justpressplayonline.com