The Pokémon Company is relocating its North American International Championship to Chicago's McCormick Place starting in 2027 after three years in New Orleans. The shift addresses surging attendance that has grown over 150 percent and sold out every badge while improving global accessibility through superior flight connections.
Every type of badge for the New Orleans weekend, including all spectator passes, sold out.
Moving the event each year, as occurs with the Pokémon World Championships, presents difficulties.
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