The official age divisions for the 2027 Championship Series season of Pokémon Champions have been announced, with the season running from September 2026 to August 2027. Competitors are categorized into Junior, Senior, and Masters divisions based on their birth year. Eligibility depends on the region, location, and birth date selected in-game, and players are reminded that their birth date cannot be changed once established.
The official age divisions for the 2027 Championship Series season of Pokémon Champions have been established. All Official Competitions from September 2026 to August 2027 will use these divisions to determine eligibility and event categories.
Age divisions
The following age divisions apply to all Official Competitions during the 2027 season:
- Junior Division: Born in or after 2015
- Senior Division: Born between 2011 and 2014
- Masters Division: Born in or before 2010
Some Official Competitions may be restricted to specific locations or age divisions.
Region and eligibility settings
Eligibility for Online Competitions is based on the region, location, and month and year of birth selected upon your first start-up of Pokémon Champions. You must select the location of the competitions you plan to join and input your birth month and year.
Your date of birth cannot be changed once it is set.
You can update your region and location by navigating to Battle, selecting Online Competitions, and then choosing Change Region. However, once you have entered a competition, you will not be able to change your region or location settings until that event is completed.
Official Competitions
Official Competitions are special events that use specified rules and are held officially, either live or online. Detailed competition schedules and regulations will be announced in the News, which can be checked by going to the Submenu in your game.