Nice Pokémon Regionals 2026: Sunday Finals, Streams & TCG Prizes

Updated October 17, 2026. The 2027 Nice Pokémon Regional Championships take place in Nice, France, on October 17–18, 2026. Despite the 2027 name, the tournament belongs to the 2027 competitive season and is being held this weekend. The event features Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon Champions video game (VGC) and Pokémon GO competition.

Nice Pokémon Regionals: Sunday schedule and venue

  • Dates: October 17–18, 2026.
  • Venue: Palais des Expositions de Nice, Parvis de l'Europe, 06000 Nice, France.
  • Sunday venue doors: 8:00 a.m. CEST.
  • Sunday main-event restart: 8:30 a.m. CEST for TCG Masters, VGC Masters, TCG Juniors/Seniors and Pokémon GO.
  • US Central conversion: 8:30 a.m. in Nice is 1:30 a.m. CDT on October 18.

Competitor start times are not guaranteed livestream start times. Finals and broadcasts depend on match progress. Check the organizer's event schedule.

Where to watch the Nice Pokémon Regional Championships

Pokémon lists Nice as a broadcast event. Official channels include Pokémon TCG, VGC and Pokémon GO. Use the official Pokémon broadcast hub for schedules and replays. RK9's event page links to live rosters and pairings; Swiss standings are not final results.

Pokémon TCG players competing at a previous Utrecht Regional Championship
Organizer archive photograph of an earlier Utrecht Regional Championship, not Nice 2026. Source: Fanfinity / Pokémon Championships Events.

TCG, VGC and Pokémon GO prizes

The organizer's 2027 Regional Championship prize table lists a $10,000 TCG Masters first-place award, $7,000 for second, $5,000 for third–fourth, and smaller awards through 32nd. The TCG Junior and Senior first-place award is listed at $2,500. VGC Masters first place is listed at $6,000, and Pokémon GO first place at $2,500. Awards are subject to attendance and eligibility; these are published prize amounts, not claims of winners. The organizer also states that each age-division champion earns a direct invitation to the 2027 World Championships. See the official prize tables.

Crowd watching a stage at an earlier Pokémon Regional Championship
Organizer archive photograph from an earlier Pokémon Regional Championship, not Nice 2026. Source: Fanfinity / Pokémon Championships Events.

Sunday side events and prices

The organizer lists Pokémon TCG Standard, Gym Leader Challenge, Expanded, Team Magnezone and TCG Cup formats, alongside VGC and Pokémon GO side events. Examples include €10 for Standard, €20 for a TCG Cup and €5 for certain on-demand events. Availability and prices can change; check the organizer's schedule before attending.

Official Pokémon GO Championship Series promotional logo
Official Pokémon GO Championship Series promotional artwork provided by the event organizer.

Spectator tickets and registration

The organizer lists a €15 spectator pass. Competitor registration was priced separately, with €70 for TCG/VGC Masters and €40 for TCG/VGC Juniors and Seniors and Pokémon GO. These are not guarantees of walk-in entry. Check RK9 spectator registration for current badge availability.

How to find final standings and winning decklists

Follow RK9 pairings and rosters while the tournament is in progress. Check completed top-cut results and decklists after Sunday's finals before drawing conclusions about winning decks. No unverified winner is reported here.

Sources: Official organizer schedule and prizes; RK9 Nice tournament; Pokémon Regional Championship calendar.

Featured Nice promotional image and inline event imagery from the Pokémon Championships Events organizer site. Archival photographs are labeled. Rights belong to their respective owners. Independent editorial coverage.

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