TCG TOURNAMENT RULES
REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN TIMES
The registration and check in desk will be open in the front entrance on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
In order to enter, contestants need to purchase a Saturday ticket to POP CULTURE CON.
Contestants must check in at the registration table in order to be included into the TCG Tournaments no later than 1:00 PM, March 14, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS!
There is NO entry fee into the tournament, admission is free, but there is a hard cap of 16 players for each TCG Tournament.
First round begins at 1:00 PM
Bring your Pokémon Play ID #. If you do not have one, one can be created for you on-site.
After you’ve completed the registration form, you’ll check into the gaming area.
JUDGES
Judges will be there to insure the integrity of the tournament, correct any errors during game play and to assess & issue penalty’s, if necessary.
CATEGORIES & AWARDS
Winner’s will be announced at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Awards & Prizes are listed below (standard format, best of one).
ONE PIECE WINNER
1ST PLACE WINNER
1 NEW (SEALED) ONE PIECE BOX OF EB03
ENTERED INTO THE POP CULTURE CON TCG TOURNAMENT HALL OF FAME
ONE 2-DAY TICKET TO POP CULTURE CON 2027
POKÉMON WINNER
1ST PLACE WINNER
1 NEW (SEALED) POKÉMON ETB OF ASCENDED HEROES
ENTERED INTO THE POP CULTURE CON TCG TOURNAMENT HALL OF FAME
ONE 2-DAY TICKET TO POP CULTURE CON 2027
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFO
Minors (17 & under) must have permission from a parent or legal guardian in order to participate in the TCG Tournaments.
Due to limited space, the TCG Tournaments will be capped at 16 players each.
By registering into the TCG Tournaments, contestants agree without limitation to the use of his/her name, user name, photo and/or likeness for publicity purposes without any additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
