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Following the cancellation of previous Pokémon tournaments<\/a>, it’s now been announced the remainder of the official competitive season has been suspended until further notice.<\/p>\n

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In a post on their official website, the Pokémon Company announced the 2020 North America International Championships, scheduled for 26th June, and the Pokémon World Championships<\/a> on 14th August in London have been cancelled.<\/p>\n

“With the cancellation of these pinnacle events, the 2020 Play! Pokémon Championship Series is suspended and all sanctioned Play! Pokémon events including League, Club, Prerelease, League Challenge, League Cup, Premier Challenge and Midseason Showdown are cancelled until further notice,” the statement reads.<\/p>\n

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The 2020 Play! Pokémon Championship Series has been suspended. More details here: https:\/\/t.co\/epaVEeCUwP<\/a>pic.twitter.com\/ggR1nRV5FP<\/a><\/p>\n

— Play Pokémon (@playpokemon) March 31, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n