Corrected estimate of 2026 Worlds spectator ticket takings as a multiple of the $2 million prize pool

What this is

Corrected estimate of 2026 Worlds spectator ticket takings as a multiple of the $2 million prize pool: about 1.9 to 3.5 times.

How it’s built

1. Estimated ticket takings of $3.71–7.02m divided by the stated $2.0m prize pool.

What we assumed

• Ticket takings were $3.71–7.02m.This is the research’s own estimate: about 53,000–54,000 tickets at listed prices, with finals passes capped by arena capacity.
• The prize pool is exactly $2m.It is the stated figure; any extra prizes would lower the ratio.

Sanity check

The top end is capped by the finals arena’s capacity. If competitors’ guests got free badges, as in 2023, the low end would fall further.

Where it comes from

Our calculation from other figures in the trainer’s notes:

• EstimateEstimated spectator ticket takings at each Worlds from 2023 to 2026, as a multiple of the stated prize pool

Where it’s used

• StoryEvents & play
• ProfilePokémon World Championships