The 2025 Pokémon World Championships are just around the corner, set to take place in the vibrant city of Anaheim, California, from August 15th to 17th, 2025. This highly anticipated event promises thrilling competitions across various games, including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Unite. Players and fans alike can look forward to an action-packed weekend filled with intense matchups and exciting broadcasts.
Fans will have the opportunity to tune into all the live action via the official Pokémon YouTube and Twitch TV channels. Below is the complete schedule for the events, starting at 4:30 p.m. BST:
Catch the Pokémon VGC action on Twitch at Twitch.tv/Pokemon and YouTube at YouTube.com/@Pokemon. Here are the key details:
Commentators: Rosemary Kelley, Scott Glaza, Aaron Zheng, Ben Kyriakou, Charlie Merriman, Lee Provost, Sierra Dawn, Gabby Snyder Friday, August 15: 4:30 p.m. – Saturday, August 16: 2:50 a.m. Saturday, August 16: 4:30 p.m. – Sunday, August 17: 2:00 a.m. Monday, August 18: 00:20 a.m. on Twitch and YouTubeFor Pokémon Trading Card Game enthusiasts, catch the stream on Twitch at Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG and YouTube at YouTube.com/@Pokemon. Here are the details:
Commentators: Kyle Sabelhaus, Shelbie Bou, Kyle Sucevich, Ethan Hegyi, Freya Pearce, Mike Ellis, Joe Bernard Friday, August 15: 4:30 p.m. – Saturday, August 16: 4:10 a.m. Saturday, August 16: 4:30 p.m. – Sunday, August 17: 3:00 a.m. Sunday, August 17: 7:50 p.m. on Twitch and YouTubeJoin the Pokémon GO stream on Twitch at Twitch.tv/PokemonGO and YouTube at YouTube.com/@Pokemon. Here’s what to expect:
Commentators: Martijn Versteeg, Jim Lawson, Caleb Peng, Steven Sanders, Will Dunphey, Amanda Lundberg, Fareed Anees Friday, August 15: 4:30 p.m. – Saturday, August 16: 2:50 a.m. Saturday, August 16: 4:30 p.m. – Sunday, August 17: 3:00 a.m. Sunday, August 17: 6:10 p.m. on Twitch and YouTubeLastly, Pokémon Unite fans can catch the stream on Twitch at Twitch.tv/PokemonUNITE and YouTube at YouTube.com/@PokemonUNITE. Here are the essential details:
Commentators: Jake Spragels, Kirk "doobsnax" Dubé, Joshua "Zoinks" Hiebert, Evan "Wonderchef" Hashimoto, Kelly "Kelosaurus" Wilson, Danelie Purdue, Sophia de Ipanema Friday, August 15: 4:30 p.m. – Saturday, August 16: 2:50 a.m. Saturday, August 16: 4:30 p.m. – Sunday, August 17: 2:30 a.m. Sunday, August 17: 5:00 p.m. on Twitch and YouTubeAside from the main events, attendees can look forward to a playable demo of Pokémon Legends: Z-A on the Switch 2. The event will also feature digital drops and gifts that fans won’t want to miss. For more details on these exciting offerings, be sure to check the official Pokémon website.
We will continue to update this post with more information and any significant announcements from the event. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the best in the Pokémon community come together for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships!
