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PPL West 2026 Applications Are Now Open Until June 1st 2026!
We’re looking for up-and-coming trainers from around the world to don the green scarf and defend the tradition of the PAX Pokemon League at PAX West 2026! Applications will be open until June 1st. We will let everyone know shortly after if they have been accepted. IF you have been accepted you will have 2…
How to Challenge the PPL:
This year for West, we’ll be continuing to use a webapp system in order for you to track your badge progress virtually, see which Leaders are available, and a bunch of other neat stuff.
Rules:
We will be using Pokemon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch as the main method of battling. A number of Leaders may have non-Switch related Challenges. (Leader Reveals start closer to PAX!)
Below is the current ruleset for PPL East 2026, so you can expect something similar once rules for PPL West 2026 are finalized.
Please click here for a list of written rules.
Leader Meetup Times / Where do I find Gym Leaders?
You’ll regularly see Gym Leaders hanging out around the Handheld Lounge, but Leader Meetup times are
specific times when a large number of Leaders gather to take challengers. If you’re missing some badges, this would be the best time to guarantee lots of
leaders will be around!
Our Leader Meetup Times:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday:
TBD
