The Pokemon Company has opened spectator badge registrations for the Pokemon World Championships 2023 tournament in Yokohama Japan.

Pokemon fans can now register their interest by visiting the website here. Registrations will be open until June 8th 2023, after which the tickets will be distributed via random draw, successful fans will be contacted via email to make the final purchase of the tickets.

Join us in person at the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama!🗾

Learn about our new lottery system for a chance to secure your exclusive spectator badge.🎟️#PokemonWorlds

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— Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) June 1, 2023

The tournament itself will be held from August 11th to 13th 2023 at Pacifico Yokohama Japan. Aside from the tournament, the venue will be host to the largest Pokemon Center Worlds Store ever from August 9th to 13th. This store will be open to the general public, but visitors will have to enter a separate lottery to book a timeslot to go to there. It will feature exclusive merchandise and other products from the Pokemon Center store.

For the first time ever the Pokémon World Championships is heading to Japan and to celebrate, the largest Pokémon Center Worlds Store will be open alongside the tournament! #PokemonWorlds

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