Pokémon League at the Nikkei Centre

Join fellow trainers every week with the Pokémon League, at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or picking up your first deck, this is a welcoming space to play, trade, and connect with the local Pokémon community.

What to Expect

Casual play and trading kicks off at 4:30 PM, followed by a for-fun tournament from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The league runs until 9:30 PM, giving trainers plenty of time to keep playing and meet others after the tournament wraps. You don’t have to enter the tournament to show up, learn-to-play decks are available for newcomers.

Monthly VGC (Video Game Championships) tournaments are also held on-site. VGC is the official competitive format for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, using a format that matches players of similar skill levels. Expect 4 to 8 best-of-3 matches depending on attendance and placement.

Registration & Fees

Weekly league tournaments are $6, or $4 for NNMCC Members. Monthly challenge days are $12 — pre-register at donscards.ca. Register for VGC tournaments here.

Location

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres, Burnaby, BC

When

Every Friday Casual play: 4:30 PM Tournament: 5:30 PM Special events vary — check the Nikkei Centre for details