Japan Pokémon TCG City League 2027 Season 2 Lottery Application Opens... Closes Nov 9 at Noon
Standard 60-card format, 500 yen entry fee; Winner receives priority entry for Japan Championships 2027
The official Japanese Pokémon Trading Card Game website announced on October 30, 2026, that "City League 2027 Season 2" will begin at Pokémon Card Gyms (official tournament stores). Advance lottery entries have been accepted since 2:00 PM on the same day. The deck regulation specifies Standard Regulation with 60 cards and 6 prize cards, and the winner will receive priority entry rights to the "Pokémon Japan Championships 2027."
Application Schedule: Lottery Closes Nov 9 at 12:00 PM
Entries are accepted exclusively through the Trainers Website (Players Club). The official announcement stated that no on-site registration will be conducted on the day of the event. Applications consist of two methods: advance lottery and additional first-come, first-served registration.
| Item | Date & Time | |---|---| | Advance Lottery Application | Oct 30 (Fri) 14:00 – Nov 9 (Mon) 12:00 | | Lottery Results | Scheduled for Nov 19 (Thu) | | Additional First-Come, First-Served Entry | From Nov 25 (Wed) 18:00 |
※ Based on Japan Standard Time
Applicants can apply for multiple dates in the advance lottery without restriction, but winning is limited to only one date. Participation is also restricted to one date per person. Additional first-come, first-served entries apply to tournaments with available open slots or newly added tournaments. If unable to attend, participants must cancel via My Page by 18:59 on the day before the event; the notice stated that failing to attend without canceling may result in being barred from future events. Tournaments may be canceled without prior notice, and no substitute events will be held in such cases.
Deck Registration by 8:30 AM on Event Day, 25 Minutes per Match
| Item | Details | |---|---| | Regulation | Standard, 60-card Deck / 6 Prize Cards | | Floor Rules | Tournament Floor Rules | | Entry Fee | 500 yen | | Participation Prize | None | | Match Time | 25 minutes per match for both Qualifiers and Finals |
Qualifying rounds follow the Swiss Draw format, with the number of rounds depending on the number of participants on the day. If there are 45–64 players, 6 rounds will be played; 25–44 players, 5 rounds; 17–24 players, 4 rounds; 9–16 players, 3 rounds; and if 8 or fewer players, the event proceeds directly to the finals without qualifying rounds. The top 8 players from qualifying advance to a single-elimination tournament. The number of rounds and final tournament qualifiers are subject to change depending on participant count.
Decks must be registered on the Players Club website by 8:30 AM on the day of the tournament. Failing to confirm deck registration will result in penalties. Players must bring their own deck, damage counters, Poison/Burn markers, writing utensils, and spare card sleeves, as no rentals are available at the venue. A notice was also included stating that certain card sleeves cannot be used.
Prizes include priority entry rights to the Japan Championships 2027 for the winner, and Championship Points for top finishers based on participant count and standing. If fraudulent acts or the use of multiple accounts are discovered, penalties such as account suspension or invalidation of Championship Points may be imposed.
CL 2027 Chiba Junior League: Additional First-Come, First-Served Entries
On the same day, an announcement was also released regarding additional entries for the "Champions League 2027 Chiba" Junior League. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis via Players Club from October 30 (Fri) 18:00 to November 13 (Fri) 17:00. Registration closes once capacity is reached and automatically reopens if open slots become available. Players who have already won entry to the main event or who were identified as submitting multiple applications during the lottery entry cannot apply.
Points for Korean Players to Note
Both tournaments are domestic Japanese events requiring registration via a Japanese Players Club account. They are separate from the official tournament schedule in Korea. The event schedule for the Japan Championships 2027, awarded to City League winners, was not included in this announcement.
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