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- The Pokémon World Championships 2024 start on Friday, August 16
- The event runs until Sunday, August 18
- The Pokémon World Championships will feature events from the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon GO!, and Pokémon Unite
The 2024 Pokémon World Championships are about to kick off in Honolulu, Hawaii. This year, the championships are taking place at the Hawai’i Convention Centre in Honolulu and will feature events from the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon GO!, and Pokémon Unite.
Plenty will be able to attend the event in person at the convention centre. Those who are unable to attend the event live can join in on Twitch and watch the events unfold virtually. Of course, there are plenty of events to discover and if you are one of those attending virtually, you will want to know when the Pokémon World Championships 2024 start date is. Let’s break down this year’s schedule.
When does the 2024 Pokémon World Championships start?
The 2024 Pokémon World Championships start on Friday, August 16, 2024, and will run until Sunday, August 18, 2024. During this time, those who attend the event in person will get the opportunity to see some of their favourite players compete. Those who cannot attend live can do so virtually by going to the PokémonTCG Twitch page.
Pokémon World Championships 2024 event start times
Depending on the event you wish to watch, you will need to join the respective Twitch channel at different times. Here is a breakdown of the different events and their start times.
| Event | August 16 Start Times | August 17 Start Times | August 18 Start Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon TCG | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST | 1pm PDT, 4pm EDT, 10pm CEST |
| Pokémon Scarlet/Violet | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST | 5am PDT, 8am EDT, 2pm CEST |
| Pokémon GO! | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST |
| Pokémon Unite | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST | 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT, 9pm CEST | N/A |
Depending on the event you wish to watch, you can follow the links in the table above to the Twitch channel that is broadcasting the event.
Countdown
Here is a countdown clock to when you can expect the first events for the Pokémon World Championships to kick off. Each starting event takes place at the same time on August 16.
After the World Championships kick off, you can expect different event schedules over the weekend. Be sure to check the event tracker on the official Pokémon World Championships website so you don’t miss out on any of the action.
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