International Pokémon Championship coming to New Orleans for second year

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — The International Pokémon Championship Series is returning to New Orleans for a second year in 2025.

New Orleans and Company announced the 2025 Pokémon North American International Championship event is heading to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for three days of gaming stations, fan zones and tournament play in June.

The Convention Center hosted the 2024 event in January, which brought in more than 10,000 participants.

According to a news release, from June 13 to June 15, Pokémon fans can gather at the Convention Center to participate in trading card games, video game championships and Pokémon GO.

The release states fans who make it to the championship series will compete for money and the international championship title.

“We’re so delighted to return to New Orleans for the 2025 Pokémon North American International Championships,” said Chris Brown, the director of global Esports and events at The Pokémon Company International. “Hosting in a world class city like New Orleans and at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center was integral to the success of our event this year for our fans.”

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