The Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2024 is set to bring intense competition and excitement from August 16 to 17 in Honolulu, Hawaii. With a hefty prize pool of $500,000, this year’s tournament promises to showcase the best Pokémon UNITE teams from around the globe.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event, including participating teams, schedule, format, and how to watch.
Participating Teams
A total of 29 top teams have qualified for the Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2024, representing various regions. Here are some of the standout teams and their rosters:
North America
- Gee: David “EggN00b” Lederer, Sean “Slashcan” Tucker, Gerardo “OG” Flores, Xavier “Zelot” Hoffer, Daniel “BlackCH” Hernandez
- Orange Juicers: Ryan “Kraitos” Tokeshi, Merek “Zugrug” Kangas, Anthony “Rollinitdown” Vazquez, Johnny “Flareons” Woodall, Lloyd “Machizzle” Auger
- Fluffy Aimers: Reckzz, Andres “Aznable” Franco, Leonardo “Trainer” Calle-Perez, Skyler “YeatFan” Libkie, Trayvis “Metallic” Francklin
- Luminosity Gaming: Joey, William “Overlord98” Byrnes, Vincent “Lutano” Alonso, John “jL” Rosario, Alan “Otter” Mier
Europe
- Nouns Esports: Alberto “ADESu” González, Connor “ToonGotW” McDermott, Anton “Bruv” Levi, Souheil “Sareyu” Azeroual, Ghatlue
- Yalla Bing: Sadiq “Internal” Coley, Marvin “999Marv” Galle, Raoul “Sixsies” Monsanto, Leo “Lunderu” Chiba, Adrian “PotatoUwU” Troia
Asia
- FENNEL: pyi, Yumenyan, Ton, Lucapo, Mashio
- REJECT: Tessei “Tamerin” Arai, Yakou, Haruta, Piui, Satake
- Talon Esports: Lawrance “RBX” Gatmaitan, Lance “Lance” David, Kim “Kyy” Salazar, Robert “Sync1” Mempin, Dylan
South America
- Legacy: Felipe “BabyMazo” Mazo, Matheus “WulfSlim” Andrade, Brian “Souto” Souto, Leonardo “LeL” Louro, Misael “FalbziN” Ferreira
- DreamMax Esports: Matheus “Olivotec” Olivoto, Marcos “Antharas” Pereira, Fernando “F3rZera” Oliveira, Carlos “Caduzera” Eduardo, Luiz “GuizinN” Xavier
Broadcast Talent
The official English broadcast will feature an array of experienced casters:
- Jake “Spragels” Sprague & Kirk “doobsnax” Dubé
- Danelie “Danelie” Purude & Kelosaurus
- Joshua “ZOINKS” Hiebert & Evan “WonderChef” Hashimoto
How to Watch
Fans can follow the Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2024 live via Twitch or YouTube. Don’t miss the action as the world’s best teams compete for the championship title.
Tournament Format
The tournament will be divided into a group stage and playoffs:
- Group Stage: 29 teams are split into eight groups. Each group plays a single round-robin format with best-of-three matches. The top two teams from each group advance to the playoffs.
- Playoffs: The format shifts to single-elimination with best-of-three matches. The grand finals will be a best-of-five series.
Prize Pool
The total prize pool of $500,000 will be distributed as follows:
- 1st Place: $100,000
- 2nd Place: $75,000
- 3rd Place: $65,000
- 4th Place: $60,000
Event Schedule
Friday, August 16
- Group A Matches:
- Issen Aumento vs. Legacy
- Issen Aumento vs. Luminosity
- Issen Aumento vs. S8UL
- Legacy vs. Luminosity
- Legacy vs. S8UL
- Luminosity vs. S8UL
- Group B Matches:
- CakeKaLok vs. Gee
- CakeKaLok vs. Imperio
- CakeKaLok vs. Talon
- Gee vs. Imperio
- Gee vs. Talon
- Imperio vs. Talon
Conclusion
Stay tuned for more updates and results as the Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2024 unfolds. With such a competitive lineup and significant prize pool, this year’s championship is set to be a thrilling event for fans and players alike.
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