The first VGC 2026 North American Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Special and the first played in the Regulation F format was held as 99 players traveled to compete at the 2025 San Juan, Puerto Rico Special on March 7-8, 2026! Players battled through 7 Swiss Rounds on Day 1 where those who finished with two or fewer losses advanced to Day Two. Players on Day Two played through 2 additional Swiss Rounds where those with the same record as the 8th seed advanced to a single-elimination bracket to determine the winner! In addition, Special Champions earn an invite to the 2026 World Championships.

This tournament was streamed on Caribbean Gamer’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

The fifth VGC 2026 North American Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Regional and the second played in the Regulation F format was held as 822 players traveled to compete at the 2026 Seattle, Washington Regional on February 28 - March 1, 2026! Players battled through 8 Swiss Rounds on Day 1 where those who finished with two or fewer losses advanced to Day Two. Players on Day Two played through 4 additional Swiss Rounds where the top 16 players advanced to a single-elimination bracket to determine the winner! In addition, Regional Champions earn an invite to the 2026 World Championships.

The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) was in Seattle to broadcast this event with Duy Ha, Yuki Zaninovich, Sierra Dawn, Len Deuel, Scott Glaza, and Rosemary Kelley as casters.

The second VGC 2026 Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet International Championships and the first played in the Regulation F format was held as 1455 players traveled to compete at the 2026 Europe International Championships on February 13-15, 2026 in London, United Kingdom! Players battled through 8 Swiss Rounds on Day 1 where those who finished with two or fewer losses advanced to Day Two. Players on Day Two played through 5 additional Swiss Rounds where the top 16 players advanced to a single-elimination bracket to determine the winner! In addition, International semifinalists earn an invite to the 2026 World Championships.

The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) was in London to broadcast this event with Kosta Daidimos, Labhaoisa Akcoş-Cromie, Lee Provost, Rosemary Kelley, and Jamie Boyt as casters.

The fourth VGC 2026 Latin American Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Regional and the second played in the Regulation F format was held as 214 players traveled to compete at the 2026 Santiago, Chile Regional on February 7-8, 2026! Players battled through 8 Swiss Rounds on Day 1 where those who finished with two or fewer losses advanced to Day Two. Players on Day Two played through 2 additional Swiss Rounds where those with the same record as the 8th seed advanced to a single-elimination bracket to determine the winner! In addition, Regional Champions earn an invite to the 2026 World Championships.

The second VGC 2026 Oceania Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Regional and the first played in the Regulation F format was held as 278 players traveled to compete at the 2026 Sydney, Australia Regional on February 7-8, 2026! Players battled through 8 Swiss Rounds on Day 1 where those who finished with two or fewer losses advanced to Day Two. Players on Day Two played through 3 additional Swiss Rounds where those with the same record as the 8th seed advanced to a single-elimination bracket to determine the winner! In addition, Regional Champions earn an invite to the 2026 World Championships.

This event was streamed on OceaniaVGC with Henry Rich, Mark Murray, and Paul Amedee as casters!