Play In Our Pokémon Tournaments at the CNE!🎡

We're hosting two Pokémon Trading Card Game tournaments in the Gaming Garage at the CNE! You can get your tickets here.

📅Event Details

Saturday, August 23rd
Sunday, August 24th

Registration 10:30 AM
First Round Start 11:00 AM
Entry Fee $8.85 per tournament (sold separately for each day) + General Admission
Location: Enercare Centre, Hall B 
Capacity 64 players per day
Format Constructed, Standard (Regulation G) Swiss Rounds (30 mins)

Tickets are available only through the CNE website

🏆Tournament Prizing

Every player walks away with something, but the top Trainers will take home the biggest rewards.

Entry Prizing

Everyone gets 1 Pokémon Prize Pack Series 6 on entry.

1st Place

1x Black Bolt ETB
1x White Flare ETB
10x Destined Rivals Booster Packs

2nd Place

1x Black Bolt Binder Collection
1x White Flare Binder Collection
8x Destined Rivals Booster Packs

3rd Place

1x Black Bolt and White Flare Mini Tin
8x Destined Rivals Booster Packs

4th + 5th Place

7x Destined Rivals Booster Packs

6th - 8th Place

4x Destined Rivals Booster Packs

Tournament Format

If you’re new to competitive Pokémon TCG events, here’s the quick guide:

Standard Format

A tournament format that places restrictions on what cards can be used in deck construction or what Pokémon and items can be used for team construction. These restrictions can be found in the Tournament Formats document on the Tournament Rules and Resources page.

Our tournaments will use the current rotation, G, H, and I regulation marks only.

Constructed Format

A deck of 60 cards that is built by the player in preparation for an event, rather than built from cards received at an event. Specifically required in the Constructed format. We will not be requiring deck lists, but our judges will be ensuring play is legal.

Swiss Pairing

Matches for tournaments are set up using the Swiss pairing method. In this method, each player in a tournament plays each round against an opponent with a similar win/loss record. Players are not paired against opponents they have previously played.

📜 Rules & Guidelines

To help the event run smoothly, please take note of the following:

• Two Separate Tournaments: Each day (August 23rd & August 24th) is its own standalone event. Players may enter one or both days.
• Registration: Opens at 10:30 AM. We recommend arriving early to check in.
• First Round: Begins promptly at 11:00 AM. Late arrivals will receive a loss for the first round.
• Leaving Early: If you must leave the tournament after it has started and can no longer participate, please notify event staff so we can adjust the pairings.
• Format & Rules: Play will be under Regulation I in the Standard format, following official Pokémon TCG rules.
• Rounds: Expect 7 or 8 rounds of Swiss play, depending on attendance, followed by a Top 8 cut.
• Sportsmanship: We aim to create a fun, welcoming environment for all skill levels. Please be respectful to your opponents, judges, and staff.

🛒 We're also selling some🔥singles

Even if you’re not playing in the tournament, stop by our booth to check out some singles we've set aside just for the CNE! We'll also have packs, sealed boxes, and TCG accessories in case you need to pick anything up.

🎟️ Secure Your Spot Now

Tickets are available exclusively through the official CNE website. Click here to grab yours now.

We'll see you at The Ex!