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On March 6, 2020, the 2020 Pokémon Europe International Championships were canceled, and adjustments were made to the TCG ruleset to reduce player contact.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/update-for-the-2020-pokemon-europe-international-championships/ Update for the 2020 Pokémon Europe International Championships | Pokemon.com]</ref> On March 13, the Regional Championships in {{wp|Mississauga}}/{{wp|Toronto}}, {{wp|Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte}}, {{wp|Joinville}}, and {{wp|Salt Lake City}} were canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/for-the-health-and-safety-of-the-play-pokemon-community-some-events-have-been-canceled/ For the Health and Safety of the Play! Pokémon Community, Some Events Have Been Canceled | Pokemon.com]</ref> On March 17, all [[Play! Pokémon]]-sanctioned events in the Americas, Oceania, South Africa, and Europe were canceled through May 14.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200318082312/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/important-update-regarding-play-pokemon-events/ Important Update Regarding Play! Pokémon Events | Pokemon.com] <small>(archived)</small></ref> On March 31, the 2020 North America International Championships and the 2020 Pokémon World Championships were canceled. As a result, the 2020 Play! Pokémon Championship Series was suspended, including all sanctioned Play! Pokémon events. No [[Championship Point]]s would be awarded for the rest of the season. It was also announced that the [[2021 World Championships]] would be held in London in August 2021 in its place.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2020-pokemon-championship-series-canceled/ 2020 Pokémon Championship Series Canceled | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/play-pokemon-2021-championship-series-information/ Play! Pokémon 2021 Championship Series Information | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://id.portal-pokemon.com/topics/event/200401100710_2020%20POK%C3%89MON%20Championship%20Series%20Dibatalkan.html 2020 POKÉMON CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES DIBATALKAN | The official Pokémon Website in Indonesia]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PokemonTCGTH/posts/538003980187951 Pokémon TCG Thailand on Facebook]</ref> On February 9, 2021, the World Championships were subsequently moved to 2022, still being held in London.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/next-pokemon-tcg-video-game-and-pokken-tournament-dx-world-championships-moved-to-2022-in-london/ Next Pokémon TCG, Video Game, and ''Pokkén Tournament DX'' World Championships Moved to 2022 in London | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/topics/card/210210112535_pokemon_world_championships.html About the next Pokémon World Championships | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2021/02/210212_at01.html 「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2021」開催中止のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref> | On March 6, 2020, the 2020 Pokémon Europe International Championships were canceled, and adjustments were made to the TCG ruleset to reduce player contact.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/update-for-the-2020-pokemon-europe-international-championships/ Update for the 2020 Pokémon Europe International Championships | Pokemon.com]</ref> On March 13, the Regional Championships in {{wp|Mississauga}}/{{wp|Toronto}}, {{wp|Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte}}, {{wp|Joinville}}, and {{wp|Salt Lake City}} were canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/for-the-health-and-safety-of-the-play-pokemon-community-some-events-have-been-canceled/ For the Health and Safety of the Play! Pokémon Community, Some Events Have Been Canceled | Pokemon.com]</ref> On March 17, all [[Play! Pokémon]]-sanctioned events in the Americas, Oceania, South Africa, and Europe were canceled through May 14.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200318082312/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/important-update-regarding-play-pokemon-events/ Important Update Regarding Play! Pokémon Events | Pokemon.com] <small>(archived)</small></ref> On March 31, the 2020 North America International Championships and the 2020 Pokémon World Championships were canceled. As a result, the 2020 Play! Pokémon Championship Series was suspended, including all sanctioned Play! Pokémon events. No [[Championship Point]]s would be awarded for the rest of the season. It was also announced that the [[2021 World Championships]] would be held in London in August 2021 in its place.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/2020-pokemon-championship-series-canceled/ 2020 Pokémon Championship Series Canceled | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/play-pokemon-2021-championship-series-information/ Play! Pokémon 2021 Championship Series Information | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://id.portal-pokemon.com/topics/event/200401100710_2020%20POK%C3%89MON%20Championship%20Series%20Dibatalkan.html 2020 POKÉMON CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES DIBATALKAN | The official Pokémon Website in Indonesia]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PokemonTCGTH/posts/538003980187951 Pokémon TCG Thailand on Facebook]</ref> On February 9, 2021, the World Championships were subsequently moved to 2022, still being held in London.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/next-pokemon-tcg-video-game-and-pokken-tournament-dx-world-championships-moved-to-2022-in-london/ Next Pokémon TCG, Video Game, and ''Pokkén Tournament DX'' World Championships Moved to 2022 in London | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/topics/card/210210112535_pokemon_world_championships.html About the next Pokémon World Championships | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2021/02/210212_at01.html 「ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス2021」開催中止のお知らせ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref><ref>[https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/news/1/10178 「포켓몬 월드챔피언십2021」개최 취소 안내 | 포켓몬 공식 사이트]</ref> | ||
In Japan, on February 14, 2020, the Asia Top League Kyoto event scheduled for February 23 and Elementary Gym Challenge events after February 29 were canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200214_002287.html 「Pokémon Asia Top League Kyoto 2020」の開催中止について | ポケカ公式]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/02/200214_gm01.html 「小学生ジムチャレンジ」を開催！ みんなでポケモンバトルを楽しもう！ | ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref> On February 21, the Champions League Kyoto event scheduled for March 21 and Pokémon Game Gym events after February 29 were canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200221_002311.html 「ポケモンカードゲーム チャンピオンズリーグ2020 京都」開催中止について | ポケカ公式]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/02/200221_gm01.html 『ポケモン ソード・シールド』を持ち寄って遊ぶ「ポケモンゲームジム」、2月・3月のイベントを紹介！ | ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref> On February 26, City League Season 3, Trainers' League, Gym Battle, Pokémon Card Weekend Limited Battle, Start Battle, Pokémon Card Game Classes, and First Battle events from February 29 to March 19, Extra Battle Day, Challenge from Pokémon Card, and the Pokémon Card Game Caravan event at the Geo Naha Shintoshin store in Okinawa scheduled for March 7 were canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200226_002317.html 2020年2月29日（土）以降開催予定のイベントについて | ポケカ公式]</ref> On March 13, cancellations of these events was extended until April 3.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200313_002334.html イベント中止期間の延長について | ポケカ公式]</ref> On March 23, the Champions League Miyagi scheduled for April 29, City League Season 4, and Trainers' League events after April 4 were canceled. Gym Battle, Pokémon Card Weekend Limited Battle, Pokémon Card Game Classes, Start Battle, and First Battle events would resume on April 4.<ref name="tcg">[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200323_002342.html 今後のイベントについてニュース詳細 | ポケカ公式]</ref> Three campaigns were launched beginning on April 3, April 17, and May 1 to support Pokémon Card Gym-authorized stores affected by the cancellation of the 10,000 TCG events scheduled during March.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200323_002341.html ポケモンカードジム応援キャンペーン実施のお知らせ | ポケカ公式]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200417_002365.html 今後のポケモンカードジム店頭キャンペーンについて | ポケカ公式]</ref> On April 22, the Pokémon Japan Championships scheduled for June 27–28 were canceled.<ref name="pjcs">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/04/200422_at01.html 「ポケモンジャパンチャンピオンシップス2020」開催中止について | ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref> On January 22, 2021, the Pokémon Dragon King Tournament 2020 event scheduled for February 6 was canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonryuoh/2020/news/210122_01.html 「ポケモン竜王戦2020」開催中止のお知らせ｜「ポケモン竜王戦2020」 公式サイト]</ref> | In Japan, on February 14, 2020, the Asia Top League Kyoto event scheduled for February 23 and Elementary Gym Challenge events after February 29 were canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200214_002287.html 「Pokémon Asia Top League Kyoto 2020」の開催中止について | ポケカ公式]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/02/200214_gm01.html 「小学生ジムチャレンジ」を開催！ みんなでポケモンバトルを楽しもう！ | ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref> On February 21, the Champions League Kyoto event scheduled for March 21 and Pokémon Game Gym events after February 29 were canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200221_002311.html 「ポケモンカードゲーム チャンピオンズリーグ2020 京都」開催中止について | ポケカ公式]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/02/200221_gm01.html 『ポケモン ソード・シールド』を持ち寄って遊ぶ「ポケモンゲームジム」、2月・3月のイベントを紹介！ | ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref> On February 26, City League Season 3, Trainers' League, Gym Battle, Pokémon Card Weekend Limited Battle, Start Battle, Pokémon Card Game Classes, and First Battle events from February 29 to March 19, Extra Battle Day, Challenge from Pokémon Card, and the Pokémon Card Game Caravan event at the Geo Naha Shintoshin store in Okinawa scheduled for March 7 were canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200226_002317.html 2020年2月29日（土）以降開催予定のイベントについて | ポケカ公式]</ref> On March 13, cancellations of these events was extended until April 3.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200313_002334.html イベント中止期間の延長について | ポケカ公式]</ref> On March 23, the Champions League Miyagi scheduled for April 29, City League Season 4, and Trainers' League events after April 4 were canceled. Gym Battle, Pokémon Card Weekend Limited Battle, Pokémon Card Game Classes, Start Battle, and First Battle events would resume on April 4.<ref name="tcg">[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200323_002342.html 今後のイベントについてニュース詳細 | ポケカ公式]</ref> Three campaigns were launched beginning on April 3, April 17, and May 1 to support Pokémon Card Gym-authorized stores affected by the cancellation of the 10,000 TCG events scheduled during March.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200323_002341.html ポケモンカードジム応援キャンペーン実施のお知らせ | ポケカ公式]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon-card.com/info/2020/20200417_002365.html 今後のポケモンカードジム店頭キャンペーンについて | ポケカ公式]</ref> On April 22, the Pokémon Japan Championships scheduled for June 27–28 were canceled.<ref name="pjcs">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2020/04/200422_at01.html 「ポケモンジャパンチャンピオンシップス2020」開催中止について | ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト]</ref> On January 22, 2021, the Pokémon Dragon King Tournament 2020 event scheduled for February 6 was canceled.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemonryuoh/2020/news/210122_01.html 「ポケモン竜王戦2020」開催中止のお知らせ｜「ポケモン竜王戦2020」 公式サイト]</ref> | ||