The SoCal Pokemon Regional Championship arrives at the Disneyland Hotel Convention Center in Anaheim for a full two-day competitive weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, 2026. Sanctioned by Play Pokemon and featuring Masters, Senior, and Junior division competition, this Regional Championship is one of the most prestigious competitive Pokemon TCG events on the West Coast and draws top players from California, the Southwest, and beyond. For collectors and fans who may not be competing, the robust vendor floor and side event schedule running alongside the main tournament make this a destination weekend for any Pokemon enthusiast in Southern California.
The vendor floor attached to the Regional Championship features dedicated Pokemon dealers covering every corner of the hobby. Raw singles dealers stock deep inventories from the original 1999 Wizards of the Coast base set through the current Scarlet and Violet era, including key tournament staples, Prismatic Evolutions chase cards, special illustration rares, alternate art trainers, and vintage first edition and unlimited base set cards. Sealed product vendors bring elite trainer boxes, booster bundles, premium collection sets, and Japanese exclusive boxes in healthy quantities. Graded card specialists offer PSA, BGS, and CGC slabs spanning vintage Charizards and Blastoise through modern secret rare and alternate art key cards. Beyond the main tournament and vendor floor, a robust side event schedule includes Pokemon TCG open play, casual leagues, prize wall redeems, and collector meetups throughout both days. Other TCG vendors bring Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z Fusion World alongside sports card tables for collectors browsing between rounds.
The SoCal Pokemon Regional Championship runs Saturday, August 8 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, August 9 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tournament registration fees and division brackets are posted at pokemon.com/play-pokemon. General spectator access and vendor floor entry is included with event registration; standalone vendor floor passes may be available — check the official Play Pokemon event page for the most current details. The Disneyland Hotel Convention Center offers a world-class venue for a tournament of this scale, with ample space for hundreds of players across multiple game tables, comfortable seating, climate control, and on-site food and beverage services throughout the weekend.
The Disneyland Hotel is located at 1150 Magic Way in Anaheim, easily accessible from the 5 freeway and just minutes from the Disneyland Resort complex. Paid parking is available at the hotel and throughout the Disneyland Resort area. Out-of-town players and collectors can stay on property for the full weekend, combining the Regional Championship with the world-famous Disneyland theme parks for an unforgettable Southern California summer trip.
This event is essential for competitive Pokemon TCG players seeking Championship Points toward the World Championship, collectors building competitive tournament decks from the vendor floor, Pokemon fans who love the electric atmosphere of a major Regional, parents bringing young Junior and Senior division players to their first big tournament, and casual hobby enthusiasts who enjoy experiencing the competitive side of Pokemon.
For the best experience, register for your division early as Regionals fill quickly, bring tournament-legal decks with printed decklists, arrive at the vendor floor on Saturday morning for the best single and sealed product selection, carry cash for vendor purchases, and explore the side event schedule for casual play opportunities throughout the weekend. Follow Play Pokemon on social media for the official event schedule, player cap announcements, and Regional Championship updates.