Pokémon Champions just announced its very first tournament, and it’s happening soon. Here is how you can join.
Pokémon Champions just announced its next big tournament, the Warm-Up Challenge. Here is how you can participate, the dates the tournament is set to be held and more.
Pokémon announces Pokémon Champions Warm-Up Challenge tournament, giving participants a free Gardevoir
Looking to jump in on the competitive action in Pokémon Champions? The game is hosting its first worldwide tournament, called the Warm-Up Challenge. Those who want to play can do so by simply loading the game.
However, the tournament series will only take place over a couple of days. Below are the dates the Pokémon Champions Warm-Up Challenge is set to take place:
- April 10 to April 13, 2026.
Those wishing to play can sign up now, and if you do choose to sign up, you will be granted a free Gardevoir to add to your team. Hurry, because Gardevoir’s Psychic abilities are a must-have for your Pokémon team.
This is a big win for the Pokémon community, not only because of the free Gardevoir, but also because Pokémon Champions is already pushing competitive tournaments. This means fans should be prepared for various other tournaments to be held in the future, making Pokémon Champions the future of competitive.
About Pokémon Champions
Need a new competitive Pokémon game to enjoy? Well, Pokémon Champions just launched on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, allowing players to form teams of three and take on other players.
The game has already made it clear that they aim to be the future of competitive Pokémon battling, with Pokémon Champions being HOME compatible. This means players can easily transfer their Pokémon from other games to Pokémon Champions, allowing them to battle with the Pokémon they spent time training.
With it being Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, many are expecting more big announcements and reveals from the game. What are you hoping to see?