Pokémon World Championships Ditches Unite, Sets Standalone Japan Event

Pokémon has announced that Pokémon Unite will no longer be part of the World Championships’ Championship Series in 2027, instead moving to a standalone in-person event in Japan with travel support for qualified teams. The 2026 San Francisco event will be the last to feature Unite in the Championship Series, with details on qualification and travel to come. Analysts suggest low Unite enrollment and viewership as factors, while other games’ formats (like Pokémon Go’s 3v3 changes) and the lineup for future titles remain in flux.