Get ready for a Pokémon showdown like no other! The 2026 Latin America International Championships (LAIC) are almost here, and the excitement is palpable. But before the battles begin on November 21, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil, there’s a must-watch event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for November 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PST, when the 2026 Pokémon LAIC Preview Show takes center stage on the official Pokémon Twitch channel and YouTube channel. This isn’t just any preview—it’s your insider’s guide to what promises to be an epic competition.
Hosted by the dynamic duo Adam Watson and Rachel “Seltzer” Quirico, the show will feature a star-studded panel of experts, including Ethan Hegyi, Sierra Dawn, Nick Livezey, and Joshua “Zoinks” Hiebert. Together, they’ll break down the metagames for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Video Game Championships, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. Who’s poised to dominate? What strategies will shake up the competition? And here’s where it gets controversial: could an underdog team or player emerge as the dark horse of LAIC? The panel will dive into these questions and more, offering insights that even seasoned fans might find surprising.
But that’s not all—expect exclusive competitor interviews, lively roundtable discussions, and behind-the-scenes glimpses that will leave you counting down the days until the main event. And this is the part most people miss: the preview show is your chance to get ahead of the curve, armed with insider knowledge that could make all the difference in your own predictions or strategies.
Bold prediction: This year’s LAIC might just redefine what we know about competitive Pokémon. Will you be part of the conversation? Tune in on Twitch.tv/Pokemon or YouTube.com/Pokemon to catch every moment. And here’s a thought to ponder: With the metagames evolving faster than ever, which Pokémon or strategy do you think will dominate LAIC 2026? Let us know in the comments—we’re eager to hear your take!
