April & May Events: New England VGC
The 2024 local event schedule comes to a close on May 30th, 2024, and WHAT a season it has been. The ever growing New England VGC community continued to thrive through the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the Pokemon season. Now, in the 4th and final quarter of the season, we’ve got a couple busy months for players to earn their final chances at an invite to the World Championships. Between remaining Local events, Regionals, EUIC, and NAIC, players who have yet to earn an invite must buckle down and do everything in their might to win.
We’ll be doing our best to detail every event left for you to conquer before the season is done.
For those of you looking ahead, the next Pokemon season is said to commence around July 2024 for the 2025 season. VGC historically has never started until September of each season, “post-Worlds”, but we could be in for something new soon. Time will tell.
As always, let’s take a look at the upcoming New England VGC local events.
Table of Contents:
APRIL
April 5-7th European International Championships
April 7th Fall River MSS+PC TO: Awesome Gaming
April 13-14 Orlando Regionals (Overload Events)
April 20th Maine Vintage MSS TO: Ryan B Hebert
April 20th Maine Vintage PC TO: Ryan B Hebert
April 20th Omar’s PC TO: Michael E.
April 21st Unsettled Geeks PC TO: Cesar
April 27th One Up Games MSS TO: G3rd
April 27th One Up Games PC TO: G3rd
April 28th Unsettled Geeks MSS TO: Cesar
MAY
May 4th-5th Indianapolis Regionals (Day2Events)
May 11th-12th Carolina Special Event (DMK)
May 11th Cheese League MSS TO: Chalkey
May 18th Unsettled Geeks PC TO: Cesar
May 19th Balance Patch MSS + PC TO: Marshall + G3rd
May 25rd-26th Los Angeles Regionals (Gallery Games)
June 7-9th North American International Championships
THE MONTH OF APRIL
Weekend of April 6th/7th
The European International Championships take place this weekend with players from all over the world in attendance! This event takes place at ExCel in London, UK!
Learn more about this tournament on Victory Road VGC
Be prepared to have an awesome time. Head down to Fall River, MA, and play in the intimate Awesome Gaming and Collectibles venue. While the location may be small, their sheer number of Pokemon events is mighty! This venue will typically cap at 16-20 players for events so be sure to sign up early! This will be a Bo3 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut Midseason Showdown. This event is organized by the Awesome Gaming Management. Awesome Gaming is one of the OG venues for VGC locals pre-COVID.
This event also has a Premier Challenge following the initial event. Typically, players from the MSS who did not Top Cut will play in this PC. As for the format of this event, one can assume that it may run Bo1 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut. However, the organizers may run this event Bo3 based on timing.
A sign-up link for the MSS can be found HERE
A sign-up link for the PC can be found HERE
Weekend of April 13th/14th
One of the last U.S. Regionals is taking place on the East Coast in Orlando, Florida! Hosted by Overload Events, this will be an event you do NOT want to miss right after EUIC.
Learn more about this event HERE
Weekend of April 20th/21st
Maine Vintage Toys is a new venue to the VGC scene. Boasting a nice array of snacks and beverages, as well as a nice storefront, the play area of this establishment is perfect for the 32-player cap. This will be a Bo3 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut, Midseason Showdown. This event is organized by Ryan B Hebert.
A sign-up link can be found HERE
Maine Vintage Toys is a new venue to the VGC scene. Boasting a nice array of snacks and beverages, as well as a nice storefront, the play area of this establishment is perfect for the 32-player cap. This will be a Bo3 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut Premier Challenge. This event will start at the conclusion of the Midseason Showdown, times are approximate. This event is organized by Ryan B Hebert.
A sign-up link can be found HERE
Let’s head back to Omar’s! This event is hosted on the 2nd level of an out-of-this-world comic shop and gaming center. This event is a Bo1 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut Premier Challenge. After attending the first couple of VGC events at Omar’s, make sure to leave extra time for parking around Lexington, MA. They also boast an extensive in-house food menu as well as hosting a variety of other games. This event is organized by Michael E, Omar’s Event Coordinator.
A sign-up link can be found HERE (scroll down on the home page)
Unsettled Geeks is back at it again! This gaming venue is on the 2nd floor of The Shoppes at Buckland Hills. This event will be Bo3 Swiss, and Bo3 Top Cut Premier Challenge. This event is organized by Cesar, the owner of Unsettled Geeks. Cesar is one of the OG Video Game TOs going back to the pre-COVID era of Pokemon locals in New England.
A sign-up link can be found HERE
Weekend of April 27th/28th
We’re headed back to One Up Games where these events are expected to be a Bo3 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut MSS followed by a Bo1 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut PC. Hosted by G3rd, who is regularly attending events as a VGC Player, Judge, and Live Stream Producer/Caster. He is doing all that he can to expand the VGC scene while also occasionally going back to his roots by attending local Smash events in the New England area.
A sign-up link can be found HERE
Unsettled Geeks is back at it again! This gaming venue is on the 2nd floor of The Shoppes at Buckland Hills. This event will be Bo3 Swiss, and Bo3 Top Cut Midseason Showdown. This event is organized by Cesar, the owner of Unsettled Geeks. Cesar is one of the OG Video Game TOs going back to the pre-COVID era of Pokemon locals in New England.
A sign-up link can be found HERE
The Month of MAY
Weekend of May 4th/5th
One of the final regionals of this season is the GRAND introduction of Regulation G! Players will be looking to this event for inspiration for Los Angeles, NAIC, and even the World Championships in August!
Learn more about this event HERE
Weekend of May 11th/12th
We’ve chosen to add this Special Event to this local list as a flight from Boston to Puerto Rico is more affordable than one might think! With 100 total VG Masters spots, this could be a good event to get some CP if you’re looking to bump your total up before NAIC!
Learn more about this event HERE
A return to Excelsior Comics and Games in Maynard, MA! This event is a Bo3 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut Midseason Showdown. Excelsior is a comfy venue with a 24-32 player cap. A large array of snacks and drinks are available as well as local restaurants and food nearby! This is a community gaming center, a mom-and-pop type shop that is open and inclusive to all. This event is organized by Chalkey H.
A sign-up link can be found at a later date.
Weekend of May 18th/19th
Unsettled Geeks is back at it again! This gaming venue is on the 2nd floor of The Shoppes at Buckland Hills. This event will be Bo3 Swiss, and Bo3 Top Cut Premier Challenge. This event is organized by Cesar, the owner of Unsettled Geeks. Cesar is one of the OG Video Game TOs going back to the pre-COVID era of Pokemon locals in New England.
A sign-up link can be found HERE
We’re shipping up to Boston near the Boston University campus to visit Balance Patch! A one-of-a-kind eSports Cafe and play space. This cafe and eatery boasts an extensive tasty menu as well as full computer set ups for players looking to get some gaming on after the VGC event!
These events include a Bo3 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut Midseason Showdown, and probably a Bo1 Swiss, Bo3 Top Cut Premier Challenge hosted by Marshall and G3rd (Andrew).
A sign-up link can be found HERE
Weekend of May 25th/26th
The final NA Regional is finally upon us in Los Angeles!
Hosted by Gallery Games, this event will be a BIG Regulation G testing ground before NAIC.
More info on this event can be found HERE
Weekend of June 7th-9th
The final event of the 2024 season takes place in New Orleans for the first time. This event, typically held in Columbus or Indianapolis, has been moved to a new location in the South. Many players from across the globe will be fighting for their final chance to qualify for a chance at the World Championships in Hawaii!
More info on this tournament has yet to be announced at the time of writing.
April & May are the final months for 2024 Championship Points!
Between all the different local events, regionals, and internations, go get some CP, Trainers!
It’s been a pleasure to create these lists this season, thank you for your support!
Stay tuned for more local event coverage!