The biggest Pokémon UNITE tournament in Asia is finally here, and it’s going to be absolutely electric. The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 (PUACL 2026) will be held on March 28 and 29 at Yokohama Buntai, Japan, where 16 teams from across the globe will battle for a $200,000 prize pool — and the winner earns a direct slot at the UNITE World Championship 2026. Wionews
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Pokémon UNITE: Tournament At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 28–29, 2026 |
| Venue | Yokohama Buntai, Japan |
| Teams | 16 (Global) |
| Prize Pool | $200,000 USD |
| Format | Double Elimination (Bo3 / Bo5 Grand Final) |
| World Championship Spot | 1 (for the winner) |
| Live Stream | Pokémon UNITE Asia YouTube & Skyesports |
| Stream Time (IST) | 6:00 AM onwards |
Format & Key Matchups
The tournament follows a double-elimination format — most matches are best-of-three, while the Grand Finals go to a best-of-five showdown.
In Round 1 of the Upper Bracket, Enter Force faces ONIC, Team Nemesis takes on Brazil’s Force Gaming, India’s Reckoning Esports meets China’s Dark Peak, and GMU from Japan battles South Korea’s T1.
India has two representatives to cheer for. Reckoning Esports qualified by winning the PUACL 2026 India Qualifiers, while GodLike Esports secured their place by winning the Pokémon UNITE Winter 2026 India event. Wionews Both teams will be hungry for a podium finish on the world stage.
Teams to Watch
FENNEL won the Japan Qualifier, with Scarz and Reject finishing second and third. ONIC Rise won the Southeast Asia Qualifiers, while Full Sense and T1 ranked second and third. In Latin America, Dignitas, CACM, and Force Gaming secured the top positions, and Dark Peak impressed in the China Qualifier.
Defending champion? The previous edition was also hosted in Japan, where INSOMNIA claimed the championship title — though they are not among the favourites this time around.
Pokémon UNITE, the team-based strategy game developed by TiMi Studio Group, has rapidly grown into a major esports title with a passionate competitive scene across Asia and beyond.
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FAQs
Q: How can Indian fans watch PUACL 2026 live?
All matches are streamed live on the Pokémon UNITE Asia and Skyesports YouTube channels starting at 6:00 AM IST, with English commentary available. Wionews
Q: How many Indian teams are participating in PUACL 2026?
Two Indian teams — Reckoning Esports and GodLike Esports — have qualified and will represent India at the Japan finals.
