Pokémon UNITE is back with its regional events in 2026 in full swing. The stages are ready to welcome the championship events to feature high-octane hits, filled with unparalleled thrill, and intense action moments.
The MOBA title, as per the esports plan in 2026, is set to kick off yet another event. The Pokémon UNITE Championship Series 2026 North America League is here, and this article will let you know all the details you should know as a fan.
Pokémon UNITE Championship Series 2026 NA League: Schedule and Format
The event will kick off on the 17th of January 2026 with the Round Robin Stage. The event is for invited teams only, so no qualifiers took place before. Eight regional teams from the NA will join the fight that will run till the last week of April.
There are two stages in the event: Round Robin and Playoffs. The Round Robin will be head-to-head games where Best of 3 (BO3) matches will take place, and the top five will advance to the playoffs.
After the round robin stage ends, the Playoffs will begin, where all the matches will be BO5. The first match will be between the fourth and fifth-placed teams from the previous stage. While the winner of the previous match competes with the next-seeded team, this system will continue.
Prize Pool
The online event will have quite a prize pool for the participants. While the overall prize amount is touching the $160,000 mark, the allocation for each team will be based on their ranking after the end of the event. Here’s a breakdown of the prize for the event:
| Team Ranking | Prize Pool |
|---|---|
| The Champion | $45,000 |
| Runner-up | $35,000 |
| 3rd | $26,000 |
| 4th | $18,000 |
| 5th | $12,000 |
| 6th-8th | $8,000 |
Participating Teams
From the North American region, there will be eight teams in total. These are invited-only teams, and the top two will compete in the highest event in mid-2026. Here’s a list of the participating teams for the event:
- afterMath Esports
- IX Gaming
- Dignitas
- Evil Geniuses
- Ti Gang
- LuneX Gaming
- Extinction
- Citadel Gaming
Where to watch the Pokémon UNITE Championship Series 2026 North America League
The event is taking place online, and viewers can watch it on the official social media channels. To get the live updates and match, you can use the Twitch as well as the YouTube channel of the event.
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