The Pokémon Company has officially announced a new major international esports tournament — Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027. The competition will feature an open format for teams from around the world and a significant prize pool.
Tournament Details and Format
Regional online qualifiers will kick off on December 5, 2026. Any team that meets the regional eligibility criteria will be able to participate. In the final stages of the qualifiers and throughout the entire final event, the "All-Star Draft" format will be in effect: a Pokémon picked once cannot be used again within the same match.
A total of 32 teams will advance to the final stage: 31 winners of the regional qualifiers and the reigning champion of the Pokémon UNITE World Championships 2026.
Key Facts About Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027:
- Online qualifiers: starting in phases from December 5, 2026;
- Offline finals: March 20–21, 2027, in Tokyo, Japan;
- Prize pool: $1,000,000 (including cash and additional prizes);
- Broadcasts: final qualification days and playoff matches in Tokyo will be streamed on official channels.
In addition to a significant share of the prize pool, the tournament champions will receive a physical trophy — a real "Aeos Crown."
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