Pokemon NAIC 2024 schedule & where to watch

Nathan Ellingsworth
A logo is shown for the Pokemon NAIC 2024 championships

One of the biggest events in the Pokemon calendar is about to begin, and for many top competitors taking part in the Pokemon NAIC 2024 battles, this weekend is the last chance to qualify for Worlds.

Players across Pokemon VGC (Scarlet & Violet), Pokemon TCG, Pokemon Go, and Unite, are all set to compete to be crowned the Champion, and this year’s battles are sure to include some wild matchups and fun strategies.

If you want to watch any of the Pokemon NAIC 2024 matches, we have the full schedule for the week below:

Pokemon VGC NAIC 2024 schedule

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet players celebrate after a match

Players competing in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet battles will have to contend with the latest regulation rules, as well as huge challenges from powerful Pocket Monsters like Ogerpon, Calyrex, and the ever-present threat of Urshifu.

Friday

  • Opening Ceremony – 9:00 AM CDT
  • Day 1 Swiss Rounds – 9:00 AM CDT – 6:00 PM CDT

Saturday

  • Day 2 Swiss Rounds – 9:00 AM CDT – 3:30 PM CDT
  • Top Cut – 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT

Sunday

  • Finals – 2:30 – 5:30 CDT
  • Awards and Closing Ceremony – 5:30 PM

Pokemon Go NAIC 2024 schedule

Pokemon Go players bump fists

With the Pokemon Go Shared Skies season now live, Pokemon Go players will be sure to use new threats like Armarouge and Ceruledge, and Legendary powerhouses like the new Necrozma fusions, with Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings Necrozma sure to shake up the meta.

Friday

  • Opening Ceremony 9:00 AM CDT
  • Bracket Play – 9:00 AM CDT – 7:00 PM CDT

Saturday

  • Bracket Play until Top 3 – 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM

Sunday

  • Grand Finals – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Awards – 10:00 AM
  • Awards and Closing Ceremony – 5:30 PM

Pokemon TCG NAIC 2024 schedule

A Pokemon TCG player holds out their deck

Ahead of NAIC, eager TCG players have been diving into the latest set — called Twilight Masquerade — and the strongest new cards such as Ogerpon ex and Greninja ex. However, the latest ACE SPEC cards are also causing headaches for top players, with even more coming in the next set Shrouded Fable.

Friday

  • Opening Ceremony – 9:00 AM CDT
  • TCG JR Day 1 Swiss Rounds – 9:00 AM CDT – 4:00 PM CDT
  • TCG SR Day 1 Swiss Rounds – 9:00 AM CDT – 9:30 PM CDT
  • TCG MA Day 1 Swiss Rounds – 9:00 AM CDT – 9:30 PM CDT

Saturday

  • TCG JR Day 2 Swiss Rounds – 9:00 AM CDT – 1:45 PM CDT
  • TCG JR Top Cut – 1:45 PM CDT – 4:30 PM CDT
  • TCG SR Day 2 Swiss Rounds – 9:00 AM CDT – 4:30 PM CDT
  • TCG SR Top Cut – 4:30 PM CDT – 8:30 PM CDT
  • TCG MA Day 2 Swiss Rounds – 9:00 AM CDT – 4:30 PM CDT
  • TCG MA Top CUT 4:30 PM CDT – 8:30 PM CDT

Sunday

  • TCG Finals (all divisions) – 10:00 AM CDT – 2:30 PM CDT
  • TCG Awards – 2:30 PM CDT
  • Awards and Closing Ceremony – 5:30 PM CDT – 6:30 PM CDT

Pokemon Unite NAIC 2024 schedule

Several Pokemon Unite players hold up trophies

For anyone tuning into the Pokemon Unite finals, it will be interesting to see how the current rankings are shaking up, with Mewtwo still a hugely popular pick, though with Ceruledge incoming, things could be about to change.

Friday

  • Opening Ceremony – 9:00 AM CDT
  • NA Regional Finals Double Elimination – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDT
  • NA Regional Finals Grand Finals – 6:00 PM CDT – 8:00 PM CDT
  • Final Stretch Double Elimination – 9:00 AM CDT – 6:00 PM CDT

Saturday

  • Final Stretch Single Elimination – 9:00 AM CDT – 3:30 PM CDT
  • Final Stretch Final – 3:30 PM CDT – 5:30 PM CDT

Sunday

  • Awards and Closing Ceremony – 5:30 PM CDT

Where to watch Pokemon NAIC 2024 streams

All of the Pokemon NAIC 2024 matches are streamed on the official Pokemon Youtube Channel, but if you want the individual streams, you can find them below.

Pokemon NAIC 2024 VG streams

Pokemon NAIC 2024 Go streams

Pokemon NAIC 2024 TCG streams

That’s all the information we have on the Pokemon NAIC 2024 schedule, but if you want to keep up to date with all the latest drops, be sure to check out our guides to Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mystery Gift codes, every Pokemon Go promo code, and Pokemon Unite codes.

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