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Pokémon UNITE Tournament Device Policy Update for 2026 NAIC and 2026 Worlds

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In order to maintain a smooth show and enjoyable tournament experience for fans, the 2026 North America International Championships and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships will implement the following device policy for Pokémon UNITE: 

Players may use their personal devices if listed under “Approved Devices”. Else, players will be required to use a tournament-provided device. 

At all phases of the tournament, players will be required to use a tournament-provided device at the administration’s discretion. 

Approved Devices 

Consoles: 

  • Nintendo Switch 
  • Nintendo Switch Lite 
  • Nintendo Switch – OLED Model 
  • Nintendo Switch 2 

Smartphones: 

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 
  • Samsung Galaxy S25+ 
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 
  • Samsung Galaxy S26+ 
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 
  • iPhone 15 
  • iPhone 15 Plus 
  • iPhone 15 Pro 
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max 
  • iPhone 16 
  • iPhone 16 Plus 
  • iPhone 16 Pro 
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max 
  • iPhone 16e 
  • iPhone 17 
  • iPhone 17 Pro 
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max 
  • iPhone Air  

Tournament-Provided Devices 

Console: Nintendo Switch 2 

Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 

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