Earn rewards and test your skills against Trainers in Pokémon Champions with the 2027 Global Challenge I.
Global Challenge events award Championship Points toward an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships, as well as rewards for participating.
2027 Global Challenge I RegistrationRegistration runs from Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT.
2027 Global Challenge I PrizesAll participants who finish three or more matches with a win or loss during the event period will be eligible to receive an Archaludon via in-game distribution.
Good luck battling in the 2027 Global Challenge I Online Competition, Trainers!
Earn rewards and test your skills against Trainers in Pokémon Champions with the 2027 Global Challenge I. Global Challenge events award Championship Points toward an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships, as well as rewards for participating.
2027 Global Challenge I Registration
Registration runs from Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT. You may join this tournament even after it has already begun. Battle Teams must be registered during sign-up.
To enter this competition in your Pokémon Champions game, go to Battle, then Online Competitions, and then select this competition.
2027 Global Challenge I Competition
The competition runs from Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT to Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT.
This competition will follow Regulation Set M-C and will be comprised of Double Battles. For the full list of eligible Pokémon, ranking announcements, regulations, and other details, please refer to the in-game news.
2027 Global Challenge I Prizes
All participants who finish three or more matches with a win or loss during the event period will be eligible to receive an Archaludon via in-game distribution. This powerful Pokémon will make an exceptional addition to your team. Once you’ve checked the ranking results by going to Battle, then Online Competitions, you’ll be able to claim Archaludon from your in-game mailbox.
Keep in mind that to earn Championship Points, you’ll need a Pokémon Trainer Central account before you register for this Online Competition. You’ll also need to link your account in the Play! Pokémon Access app, and you need to keep them linked until after rewards have been awarded. You need to input your Pokémon Champions Support ID into Play! Pokémon Access, as well. If you unlink your accounts in the future, you’ll retain any Championship Points you’ve earned. If you simply wish to register for and compete in competitions without being eligible for Championship Points, you don’t need to link your accounts.
Good luck battling in the 2027 Global Challenge I Online Competition, Trainers!
