The Pokémon Company has announced a special tournament titled Champion's Champion, which will take place on July 29, 2026, in London. Eight competitors from various backgrounds will clash in Pokémon Champion battles. Among them are champions from diverse disciplines such as Aina Ziordia Botella (Spain) and Nicola Matarazzo (Italy).
Participants will be coached by Ray Rizzo, a three-time VGC world champion, before the event. The tournament will be streamed live on Pokémon's official Twitch and YouTube channels at 1:00 PM UTC. The winner will receive a trip to the Pokémon World Championships 2027 and a donation to a charity of their choice.