The 2019 Pokémon World Championships are scheduled for next month in Washington DC and while competitors are selected through an invitation-only process, The Pokémon Company is holding a sweepstakes for one fan win a spot in the event that includes over $500,000 in cash, scholarships, and other prizes.
The Pokémon Company detailed the three-day August event today in a press release:
There’s also a new Pokémon GO Trainer Battles invitational set for the opening night of the event.
While the competitors are all set for the 2019 Pokémon Championships, this year The Pokémon Company is offering the chance for one person to win a spot to compete alongside some of the best Pokémon trainers in the world
The 2019 Pokémon Championships are being held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Check out the event’s website for more details.
If you can’t make the event as a spectator, you’ll be able to watch online via Twitch.tv/Pokemon and YouTube.com/Pokemon.
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