<p>The <strong>Premier Ball League</strong> is the Philippine national championship tier of the 2026-27 Pokémon Asia Championship Series, run by The Pokémon Company. This is the largest competitive Pokémon TCG event in the country.</p> <h3>When and where</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Dates:</strong> January 16-17, 2027</li> <li><strong>Venue:</strong> SMX Convention Center Manila, Halls 1 &amp; 2, Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Ln, Pasay City, 1300 Metro Manila</li> <li><strong>Entry fee:</strong> Free</li> </ul> <h3>Registration</h3> <ul> <li>Opened <strong>August 7, 2026</strong>, closes <strong>December 9, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8)</strong>.</li> <li>Entry is by <strong>lottery</strong>, not first-come-first-served.</li> <li>Registration is on the official Pokémon Trading Card Game Trainers website. A valid Player ID is required.</li> <li>Selected players must submit their 60-card Standard decklist by <strong>6:00 AM on the day of their event</strong>.</li> </ul> <h3>Divisions and capacity</h3> <ul> <li><strong>Junior</strong> (born September 1, 2015 or after) — 60 players — <a href="https://asia.pokemon-card.com/ph/event-search/5851/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official event page</a></li> <li><strong>Senior</strong> (born September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2015) — 80 players — <a href="https://asia.pokemon-card.com/ph/event-search/5852/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official event page</a></li> <li><strong>Masters</strong> (born August 31, 2009 or before) — 1,300 players — <a href="https://asia.pokemon-card.com/ph/event-search/5853/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">official event page</a></li> </ul> <p>Check your own division's official event page above for its exact day and reporting time before making travel plans.</p> <h3>Eligibility</h3> <p>Only residents of the Philippines may participate.</p> <p><a href="https://trainers-asia.portal-pokemon.com/ph/2026-27/premier-ball-league" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Full details on the official Pokémon Trainers site</a></p> <p><em>Listed here for community awareness. Packsilogan does not organize this event and does not handle registration.</em></p>