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Pokémon Championship Series 2020 canceled due to coronavirus concerns

Pokémon Championship also bites the dust due to health concerns.
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Published: Mar 31, 2020 12:36 pm

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Numerous esports events around the globe have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And now, The Pokémon Company made the call to cancel the 2020 Pokémon Championship Series today.

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The North American leg of the event was scheduled for June 26 to 28 in Columbus, while Europe was getting ready to catch ’em all from August 14 to 16 in London.

All sanctioned Play! Pokémon events, including Prerelease League Challenge, League Cup, Premier Challenge, and Midseason Showdown, are called off for the foreseeable future, The Pokémon Company announced today.

“The safety and well-being of our competitors, organizers, employees, local communities, and partners continue to be our top priority and is the primary consideration with every decision we make,” The Pokémon Company said.

Since there will be no way to gain Championship Points for the rest of the season, all points earned up to today will be transferred to the 2021 Play! Pokémon Championship Series. 

The 2021 event is planned to be held in London and all invitations to this year’s event will also be honored. The Pokémon Company also said that it’s working closely with national health authorities to prepare its agenda.

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Gökhan is a Staff Writer and Fortnite Lead at Dot Esports. Gökhan graduated as an industrial engineer in 2020 and has since been with Dot Esports. As a natural-born gamer, he honed his skills to a professional level in Dota 2. Upon giving up on the Aegis of Champions in 2019, Gökhan started his writing career, covering all things gaming, while his heart remains a lifetime defender of the Ancients.
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