London, UK – 2 July 2026 – The Pokémon Company International is thrilled to announce the Champion of Champions Tournament.
Taking place on 29 July 2026 at 2pm BST in London, the Champion of Champions Tournament will bring together eight standout individuals from a range of unique and competitive disciplines, including the following:
- Whistling Champion – Ayna Ziordia Botella [Spain]
- Pizza Acrobatics Champion – Nicola Matarazzo [Italy]
- Pillow Fighting Champion – Leandro Silva [USA]
- Doing Nothing Champion – Denis Kwan Hong-Wang [Hong Kong]
With more to be revealed in the run-up to the event.
Renowned Pokémon Video Game Championships competitor and three-time World Champion Ray Rizzo will coach the participants in all aspects of Pokémon battling ahead of the event, sharing his expertise to help ensure a competitive and authentic tournament experience for all involved.
The event will culminate in a live streamed global showdown that invites fans worldwide to watch on the Official Pokémon Twitch Channel and Official Pokémon YouTube Channel from 2PM BST on the 29th of July as the competitors battle for the ultimate title: Pokémon Champion of Champions. The winner will secure a trip to the 2027 Pokémon World Championships, and a charitable donation made in their name to a charity of their choice.
Designed to celebrate the accessibility and cross-platform nature of the game, the tournament aims to prove that anyone can be a champion in Pokémon Champions.
Pokémon Champions is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all players, with free downloads, cross-play compatibility across mobile and Nintendo Switch systems, and gameplay that welcomes both new players and competitive veterans.
For more information on Pokémon Champions, including details on gameplay, services, and updates, please visit the official website.
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About The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk.
About Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has been providing a wide range of entertainment products and experiences since its founding in 1889, beginning with the manufacture and sale of Hanafuda playing cards.
Since the 1983 release of the Family Computer (Famicom) system in Japan, and continuing through Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo’s focus has been the development, manufacturing, and sale of its gaming systems and software. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 6.1 billion video games and over 870 million hardware units globally, and has created franchises such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Pokémon™, Metroid™, Kirby™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™, and Splatoon™.
Nintendo’s continuing mission is to create reasons to choose Nintendo for unique, family-friendly entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of everyone it touches.
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