Melbourne's big May and early June TCG dates have now passed, so treat this as a practical community guide rather than a live ticket calendar. The useful part for collectors is unchanged: where to play Pokemon and One Piece each week, where the Australian scene actually talks, and which official event pages to watch for the next round.
- Pokemon weekly league
- Plenty of Games, Level 1, 278 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. Thursdays 6:30pm.
- One Piece weekly locals
- Ozzie Collectables, Eumemmerring. Saturdays 12pm.
- Last major
- Melbourne Pokemon Regional, 23 to 24 May at MCEC, South Wharf (both ticket waves sold out; A$25 spectator passes).
- Watch for next dates
- The official Regional event page and the TCG Expo site list the next Melbourne rounds first.
The events worth marking down
Melbourne Pokemon Regional, 23 to 24 May, MCEC (event passed)
The 2026 Melbourne Regional has now wrapped. Keep the RK9 event page bookmarked for future Melbourne dates, because these events are still one of the best ways to see top-level Australian Pokemon TCG, side events, vendors and the wider competitive scene in one place.
You can walk the floor, check out the side event area (sealed drafts, casual pods), hit the Prize Wall for playmats and event merch, and watch players who actually know what they're doing. Side events are open to anyone with a pass, no separate entry, and they're the part where people are just having fun.
The venue is Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf. 22 May was check-in and side events only; the main competition ran 23 to 24 May (but you don't need to care about that part if you're spectating).
TCG Expo, 7 June, Malvern Town Hall (event passed)
One venue, multiple vendors, one day. If you're chasing sealed product, this is the move: you can compare AU pricing across dealers without driving to five different shops. Older sealed stock, singles, graded cards, the whole thing. For upcoming releases you would rather lock in than hunt for, the 30th Celebration release guide lists every confirmed product and date.
The 7 June expo has passed. Check the official TCG Expo site for the next Melbourne date before planning around it.
One Piece Prerelease, 5 June at Ozzie Collectables (event passed)
OP-16 drops, prerelease happens the week before. Ozzie's ran it on the Friday. If you're into One Piece and want to get hands-on with a new set before it hits shelves, prereleases are the entry point. Plus promos.
Weekly play (no drama required)
Most people don't compete at Regionals. Most people just want to play. That's store leagues.
Plenty of Games: Pokemon, Thursdays 6:30pm
Level 1, 278 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. They've been running this forever. Show up, play 2 to 3 matches, leave when you want. Sleeves required, deck legality assumed, bring whatever you've got. They're used to new players.
Ozzie Collectables: One Piece, Saturdays 12pm
Eumemmerring. This is where the Melbourne One Piece scene actually is. Weekly locals, strong community, prerelease events when sets drop. If you play OP, this is your spot.
Good Games Melbourne: check before going
Level 1, 365 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD. They used to run Pokemon league. Their official listing is flagged inactive on the Pokemon event finder, so call first if you're planning to show up specifically for that. Singles and casual play still happen.
Community: where the AU scene actually lives
OzCardTrader
Been around since 2005, still the hub for Australian collectors. The 2026 Pokemon thread is where AU-specific release info, grading chat and drop speculation happen. The Card Shows section has local event listings too.
Facebook groups
Playing Pokémon TCG Melbourne is active, and Buy/Swap/Sell Melbourne works for trading locally.
Pokémon Sentry Discord
Australian collectors' Discord with drop alerts, restocks and community chat. Good signal if you're hunting specific sealed products.
If it's your first time
- Start with spectating. A$25 to watch live Pokemon TCG at a Regional. No commitment, just see what the scene looks like.
- Hit Plenty of Games Thursday night. 6:30pm. Bring a legal deck (or ask to borrow one). Tell the organiser it's your first time and they'll pair you with someone chill.
- For One Piece: Saturday noon at Ozzie Collectables. Same vibe.
- Join OzCardTrader and the Facebook groups for ongoing event info and release drops.
You'll need sleeves (mandatory), a deck list, and something to track life totals on. Optional: a playmat makes the whole thing nicer.
Quick answers
Did the Melbourne Regional actually sell out?
Yeah. Both ticket waves went. The A$25 spectator pass was the way in to see the top players in person, and it's worth watching for at the next Melbourne date.
Do I need to register for store league?
No. Just show up.
What happens at Side Events if I'm not in the main event?
Casual matches, draft pods, and a Prize Wall with playmats, plushies and event merch. It's relaxed. You'll meet people.
Where do I buy sealed product before an event?
Drop Store Collectables ships from Melbourne. Free tracked shipping over A$99, or local pickup if you're in Melbourne.
Any One Piece majors coming to Melbourne?
Nothing was scheduled for Melbourne. The OP-16 prerelease ran on 5 June, then it's Ozzie's weekly locals on Saturdays at noon. The Perth Regional on 6 to 7 June was the nearest OP major for anyone willing to travel.
The next round of Melbourne majors will land on the official Regional and TCG Expo pages first. Weekly play at Plenty of Games (Thursdays) or Ozzie's (Saturdays) is always there.
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Melbourne's TCG scene is genuinely welcoming. Just show up.
