Pokemon GO is conducting the World Championships in Yokohama, Japan, this August 2023. Only one trainer can get the title of 2023 World Champion among various contenders. The best of the crop from all over the world will battle to determine the ultimate winner.
The 2023 Pokemon GO World Championships run from August 11 to 12. Players qualified on their performance in the 2023 Championship Series events, and only exceptional ones earned the invites. During the Championships, trainers compete in double-elimination brackets within pods until 32 players remain. On August 12, brackets resume until the Grand Finals competitors are determined.
Pokemon GO World Championships: All Live-Streaming Sites and Time
Remote Pokemon GO fans can witness the exciting battles live. One needs to tune in to the official streaming channels and catch all the live action, commencing daily at 12:00 AM UTC. This timing ensures that audiences worldwide can enjoy every thrilling moment as it happens.
For English-speaking viewers, the streaming schedule is as follows:
- Day 1: Fans can watch the championships on this official Pokemon GO Twitch Channel.
- Day 2: Fans can watch the championships on this official Pokemon GO Twitch Channel.
- Day 3: Fans can watch the championships on this official Pokemon Twitch Channel.
For Japanese-speaking viewers, the streaming schedule is as follows:
Japanese-speaking viewers can watch the Pokemon GO World Championships through this link: Japanese Stream Link. The streaming link provides a tailored experience for the Japanese audience; one can watch the championships in their preferred language.
Pokemon GO World Championships: All Prizes and Exclusive Events
The World Championships distribute prizes based on Pokemon GO players' age. Participants aged 18 and above can choose scholarships or cash for awards above $5,000; awards under $5,000 are given in cash. Those under 18 with awards above $5,000 choose a scholarship or Pokemon Visa prepaid card; awards below $5,000 are Pokemon Visa prepaid cards.
Placement | Award |
|---|---|
1st place | $10,000 |
2nd place | $7,500 |
3rd place | $5,000 |
4th place | $4,000 |
5th-6th place | $3,000 |
7th-8th place | $2,250 |
9-12th place | $1,500 |
T-13th place | $1,000 |
Additionally, the World Champion will also get an exclusive in-game World Champion 2023 outfit and pose. The developers also have an exclusive event for players worldwide to celebrate the Championships. The Pokemon GO World Championships event starts on Friday, August 11, at 10:00 AM and ends on Tuesday, August 15, at 8:00 PM Local Time, debuting Passimian and a new costumed Pikachu.
Pokemon GO is available to play on Android and iOS devices.