The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2025 Finals are officially set to take place on March 29 and 30, 2025, at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square in Tokyo, Japan.
As the pinnacle event of the ACL 2025 circuit, it brings together the top 16 teams from across Asia-Pacific to determine the region’s champion and a direct qualifier to the 2025 Pokémon UNITE World Championships.
The tournament will follow a two-stage format:
- Group Stage – 16 teams will be divided into four groups of four, battling in a single round-robin format with best-of-three (BO3) matches.
- Knockout Stage – The top two teams from each group advance to an eight-team single elimination bracket with BO3 matches, while the Grand Final will be best-of-five (BO5).
The winner of the Grand Final will secure an automatic slot at the 2025 Pokémon UNITE World Championships, happening later this year in California.
Pokémon UNITE ACL 2025 Finals
- India: Revenant Esports, GodLike Esports
- Japan: ZETA DIVISION, FENNEL, INSOMNIA, Nagoya OJA, KakigoyaRising
- China: Utopia, Team CHR
- Southeast Asia: Team MYS (Malaysia), Buriram United Esports (Thailand), Talon Esports (Philippines), Paper Rex (Singapore), Alter Ego (Indonesia), ONIC Rise (Indonesia)
- Wildcard: Luminosity Gaming (Canada)
Fans can watch the entire event live on Pokémon UNITE’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. Broadcasts will begin at 9:00 AM JST on both days, with streams available in English, Japanese, Thai, and Bahasa Indonesia, catering to the game’s diverse and passionate regional audience.
The event will be held at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square, a prominent location in central Tokyo. On-site attendees can look forward to:
- Photo ops with iconic Pokémon mascots like Pikachu, Snorlax, and Mimikyu
- Player meet-and-greets with autographs and interactions
- Side games and tryouts featuring casual matches with pro-level guidance
- Merchandise booths and exclusive giveaways
- Lucky draw events offering limited edition Pokémon UNITE prizes
Admission to the venue is free, with doors opening at 8:30 AM JST.
Beyond the title of ACL 2025 Champions, this event carries major implications for the global scene. The winning team earns a direct qualification to the Pokémon UNITE World Championships 2025, to be held in Anaheim, California later this year.
With millions of fans watching and 16 of the best teams in the world clashing for supremacy, the ACL 2025 Finals promise to be one of the year’s most intense and high-stakes competitions.
From India’s rising forces to Japan’s deep talent pool and Southeast Asia’s tactical giants, every team brings a distinct identity and a hunger for glory. As the arena lights up in Tokyo and the Pokéballs drop, one team will etch their name into Pokémon UNITE history.