Ready to field your Pokémon team against the best in the world? The Pokémon Company International has announced more details about this year's Pokémon Video Game Championship Series, where Pokémon Black and White will be taking center stage.

"We're looking forward to a fun, competitive Pokémon Video Game Championships Series this year," said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing for The Pokémon Company International. "The excitement generated from the recent launch of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games will make for a memorable and intriguing tournament season."

Here are the event schedules for the U.S. and Europe:

U.S.

• May 14th, Seattle, WA— Washington State Convention Center, Hall 4B
• May 21st, San Jose, CA — San Jose Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2
• May 28th, Dallas, TX— Arlington Convention Center, Grand Hall
• June 4th, Atlanta, GA— Gwinnett Center, Hall A and B
• June 11th, Washington, D.C.— Dulles Expo Center, South Hall
• June 18th, Newark, NJ— Meadowlands Exposition Center

Europe:

• June 4th, Birmingham, United Kingdom— National Exhibition Centre, Hall 8
• June 11th, Rome, Italy— Fiera Roma, Hall 12, Ingresso Nord
• June 18th, Madrid, Spain— IFEMA, Hall 1, Feria de Madrid
• June 25th, Paris, France— Espace Grande Arche, Parvis de La Défense
• July 2nd , Cologne, Germany— EXPO XXI Köln GmbH, Gladbacher Wall 5

In Europe, the divisions now separate into three age categories: Junior (players born in 2000 or later), Senior (players born in 1996, 1997, 1998, or 1999), and Masters (players born in 1995 or earlier). Competitor slots have been increased this year to 256 for the Junior division, 256 for the Senior division, and 512 for the Masters division. All are based on a first come, first served basis.

Those competing in Europe will need to play the European versions of Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version video games, and can only use Pokémon from the Unova Pokédex to battle (from No. 001–148, and No.151). The top eight finalists in each division from each of the five European locations will earn guaranteed competitor slots at the 2011 Pokémon World Championships.

In the U.S., the top 16 players from each division will earn invitations to compete at the 2011 Pokémon U.S. National Championships July 8th-10th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Players at the National Championships will battle to secure a top eight finish over the weekend and receive a guaranteed competitor slot at the 2011 Pokémon World Championships.

The 2011 Pokémon World Championships will take place on August 12th to 14th at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, CA. A Last Chance qualifier event will also be held on August 12th at the same venue. 

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