Pokémon Champions Announces 2027 Global Challenge I

2027 Global Challenge I Opens the 2027 Championship Series

The 2027 Championship Series begins with the first Global Challenge of the season in Pokémon Champions. The 2027 Global Challenge I gives players a chance to test their teams against other Trainers, earn Championship Points toward a Pokémon World Championships invitation, and qualify for event rewards.

The competition is part of the broader Championship Series structure and is designed for players looking to compete in online battles under official event rules. Participants can enter through the in-game competition menu in Pokémon Champions.

Registration Window and Entry Details

Registration for 2027 Global Challenge I runs from Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT through Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT. Players may join even after the tournament has already started, as long as registration remains open.

Battle Teams must be registered during sign-up. To enter, players should navigate in Pokémon Champions to Battle, then Online Competitions, and then select this competition.

Competition Dates and Format

The event itself runs from Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. PDT through Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. PDT. The competition will use Regulation Set M-C and will be played as Double Battles.

Additional details, including the full list of eligible Pokémon, ranking announcements, and regulations, are available in the in-game news. Players should review those event details before registering to make sure their teams meet the requirements.

Archaludon Reward for Eligible Players

All participants who complete three or more matches with either a win or a loss during the event period will be eligible to receive Archaludon through in-game distribution. After ranking results have been checked by going to Battle, then Online Competitions, the reward can be claimed from the in-game mailbox.

The event reward makes Archaludon available to players who meet the participation requirement, regardless of match results, as long as they complete the minimum number of matches during the competition period.

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Championship Points and Account Requirements

Players who want to earn Championship Points must have a Pokémon Trainer Central account before registering for the Online Competition. They also need to link that account in the Play! Pokémon Access app and keep the accounts linked until after rewards are distributed.

In addition, players must enter their Pokémon Champions Support ID into Play! Pokémon Access. If accounts are later unlinked, any Championship Points already earned will still remain. Players who only want to register and compete without Championship Point eligibility do not need to link their accounts.

Pokémon Champions Release Information

• Release date: April 8, 2026
• Genre: Battle
• Platform: Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android

Pokémon Champions continues to serve as the home for official online competition play, with the 2027 Global Challenge I setting the pace for the new Championship Series season.