Pokémon TCG Champions League 2027 Chiba Set for November 22–23

The Pokémon Trading Card Game event "Champions League 2027 Chiba" will be held at Makuhari Messe, Exhibition Halls 4, 5 and 6, on Sunday November 22 and Monday November 23, a national holiday. Entry to the tournament is by advance registration only, participation is free, and anyone may attend as a spectator without a lottery.

Dates, hours and venue

The event runs across two days, Sunday November 22 and Monday November 23 (a national holiday). Planned hours are 7:30 to 21:00 on both days.

Admission reception is planned to end at around 18:00. Times may shift depending on conditions on the day.

The venue is Makuhari Messe, using Exhibition Halls 4, 5 and 6.

Who can play, and what to bring

There is no same-day participation. Anyone who wants to compete has to be registered in advance, and the participation fee is free.

The Master League qualifier is played in a real-time Swiss draw format. Master League participants need a smartphone that contains their own LINE account and must have the "Sekanavi" app installed.

Senior League and Master League participants will have their identity checked against photo identification, so they must bring photo ID. The stated reason is fair tournament operation.

Spectating and entry checks

General spectating requires no advance lottery. Anyone may attend.

A baggage inspection is carried out before entry, and getting in may take longer than usual. Visitors must open their own bags at the inspection table in front of the entrance, and the inspection is repeated on re-entry.

Alcohol and dangerous items are not allowed inside the venue. That covers sharp objects, blades, fire-related items, toxic or poisonous substances, and anything else generally banned in public places. Staff may confiscate or hold any other item they judge dangerous.

Visitors who use medical devices such as pacemakers or implanted defibrillators can tell the inspectors if they are worried about metal detector electromagnetic waves. They will then be checked by another method.

Why it matters

The event pairs a free, two-day tournament with open spectating, but the tournament side is closed to walk-ins. Players who have not registered in advance cannot take part on the day. Master League entrants also need a smartphone with their own LINE account and the Sekanavi app installed, and both Senior League and Master League entrants must bring photo ID.

Earlier TCGKing coverage reported that Pokémon MEGA Promo Card Pack Vol. 6 goes to Pokémon Card Gym players in Japan from Sunday November 1, which comes before this event.

What is still unknown

The registration period and the method for registering have not been announced. Deck formats and rules for each league are also not announced yet, nor are the age brackets and how the leagues differ. Prizes, the prize pool, and any qualification path to later events have not been detailed. Participant numbers and the match schedule are not stated.