P4T0M4N wins back-to-back Pokémon Go EUIC Championship

The Spanish player defeated Colin 'CoIin6ix' Spa in the grand finals of the largest Pokémon Go tournament ever held in Europe.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Marín 'P4T0M4N' Torres has won the Pokémon Go European International Championship (EUIC) for the second year in a row. In the grand finals, he defeated Colin 'CoIin6ix' Spa in a best-of-five series. This year's EUIC was the biggest Pokémon Go tournament ever held in Europe, with a record number of attendees.

Why it matters

The EUIC is one of the most prestigious Pokémon Go tournaments, with the winner earning an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships. P4T0M4N's back-to-back victories cement his status as one of the top Pokémon Go players in the world and demonstrate the continued growth and popularity of competitive Pokémon Go.

The details

In the grand finals, P4T0M4N took the first two games before Spa fought back to win the third and fourth games, forcing a reset of the finals. P4T0M4N then won the deciding fifth game to secure the championship. Earlier in the tournament, Spa had defeated French player Hikhami 3-0 in the winner's finals, while P4T0M4N made it to the grand finals through the loser's bracket.

  • The Pokémon European International Championship took place on February 12-14, 2026.
  • P4T0M4N won the 2025 EUIC and was defending his title in this year's tournament.

The players

Marín 'P4T0M4N' Torres

The Spanish player is the back-to-back champion of the Pokémon Go European International Championship.

Colin 'CoIin6ix' Spa

The Dutch player was the runner-up in the 2026 Pokémon Go EUIC, having previously won regional tournaments.

Hikhami

The French player made it to the winner's finals of the 2026 Pokémon Go EUIC before being defeated by CoIin6ix.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships will take place in San Francisco, California, where the winner of the EUIC, P4T0M4N, will compete against other regional champions.

The takeaway

P4T0M4N's back-to-back EUIC victories solidify his status as one of the top Pokémon Go players in the world and demonstrate the continued growth and popularity of competitive Pokémon Go, which has become one of the main competitive titles in the broader Pokémon esports scene.