# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HobbyCon NZ x PLAYNZ! Pokemon Open Tournament
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: HobbyCon New Zealand and Play NZ! Presents the Pokémon TCG Open Tournament at the HobbyCon July 11+12 Show!

Registrations open 29th May Midday, purchase FREE add-on on our Humanitix:

https://events.humanitix.com/hobbycon-july/tickets

10:00am Sunday July 12th @Auckland Netball Centre

A fast paced standard format tournament featuring a $1000 prize pool! FREE ENTRY!

Tournament details:
-Single Division
-128 player cap
-Best of 1 standard format (Includes CRI-Chaos Rising)
-30 minute rounds
-3 losses = automatic drop

Prizing:
Participating Players will receive a limited edition artist drawn
playmat, as well as $1000 cash prizing for Top 8 players!
1st - $400 + Winner Playmat
2nd - $200
3-4 - $100
5-8 - $50

T's & C's

Main event ticket required. Choose tournament add-on on our Humanitix Ticket Page to enter the tournament.
A player must play minimum 3 rounds to receive a playmat.
Players must check in before the tournament start time. Late arrivals may lose their spot.
Players must bring their own legal Standard Format deck.
Deck checks may be carried out at any judge's discretion.
Players must follow the instructions of tournament organisers, judges, and staff at all times.
Unsportsmanlike behaviour, cheating, harassment, or disruptive conduct may result in removal from the tournament and/or event.
HobbyCon NZ & PlayNZ! reserves the right to make final decisions on disputes, rulings, scheduling, and tournament operations.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/hobbycon-nz-x-playnz-pokemon-open-tournament/200030167928559
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, pokemon, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 80

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Auckland Netball
- **lat**: -36.884670931088
- **long**: 174.84451532364
- **full address**: Auckland Netball, Physioone, St Johns, Auckland 1072, New Zealand, Auckland

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: HobbyCon NZ x PLAYNZ! Pokemon Open Tournament
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0e7897803009adfe49e02e67671a64ba0fa4f48ede54764bd2077a26b91f95aa-rimg-w940-h788-dc141c17-gmir?v=1783677637

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HobbyCon NZ x PLAYNZ! Pokemon Open Tournament being held?
  - **A:** HobbyCon NZ x PLAYNZ! Pokemon Open Tournament takes place on Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am at Auckland Netball, Physioone, St Johns, Auckland 1072, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HobbyCon NZ x PLAYNZ! Pokemon Open Tournament?
  - **A:** HobbyCon NZ x PLAYNZ! Pokemon Open Tournament is organized by HobbyCon New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HobbyCon NZ x PLAYNZ! Pokemon Open Tournament is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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