🏆 Pokémon TCG League Cup – October 2026!

Ready to battle it out for Championship Points, prizes and bragging rights? ⚡

Join us at HBT Collectables for our October Pokémon TCG League Cup! Whether you're chasing Championship Points or just keen for some competitive Pokémon TCG action, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday 17th October 2026
🕧 Check-in: 12:30pm
⚔️ First Round: 1:00pm SHARP
💰 Entry: $35 per player
👥 Player Cap: 40 players

🎴 Tournament Format

- Standard Constructed (current rotation)
- Swiss Rounds – Best of 3 (50-minute round timer), followed by Top Cut
- Age Divisions: Juniors, Seniors & Masters
- Pokémon Player ID Required
- Decklists are mandatory
- Tournament conducted under current Play! Pokémon rules and regulations

📝 Decklist Requirements

All players must submit a valid decklist before the tournament begins.

You can either:
- Bring a physical printed copy of your decklist.
- Email your digital decklist to contact@hbtcollectables.com.

Digital submissions MUST include:

Full Name, Pokémon Player ID, Birth Year, Complete Decklist

Please ensure your decklist is accurate and complies with the current Standard format.

🏆 Prizing

🎁 Every Player: 3 Pokémon TCG Booster Packs for participation!

🥇 1st Place in EACH Age Division: A special prize pack including a $50 HBT Collectables Voucher!

That's a winning prize pack for each of our Junior, Senior and Master division champions!

⚠️ Important Tournament Rules & Reminders

⏰ Punctuality Matters!

Check-in begins at 12:30pm, with Round 1 starting at 1:00pm sharp. Players are expected to be ready when their round begins.

Arriving late to your match may result in a game or match loss in accordance with official tournament rules. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment!

👨👩👧👦 Children Under 16

HBT Collectables is a family-friendly venue, but we are not a childcare service.

Children under 16 must have a parent or responsible guardian present at the venue throughout the event. Children cannot be dropped off and left unattended.

📖 Know Your Rules!

All players are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the latest Pokémon TCG rules, tournament regulations, card legality and Standard rotation before attending.

Official Pokémon resources:

• Pokémon Tournament Rules & Resources

• Pokémon TCG Rules

🤝 Respect Our Community

We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment for players of all ages and abilities.

Good sportsmanship is expected from everyone, including spectators and guardians.

Please respect our staff, judges, fellow players and venue rules. Unsportsmanlike behaviour will not be tolerated.

💜 See You at HBT!

With only 40 player spots available, make sure you secure your ticket early!

Bring your best deck, brush up on the rules and get ready for an afternoon of competitive Pokémon TCG!

Good luck, Trainers! ⚡