Aqua TCG
Pokémon and trading card shop inside the Metrocentre, in The Crescent off the Green Mall near the bus station. It has a card wall of over 1,000 singles plus sealed product and graded cards, and buys, sells and trades.
Game · Newcastle and the North East
Pokémon card shops in Newcastle
Where to find Pokémon in Newcastle and the North East: card shops, leagues, tournaments and casual nights.
We list 14 venues where you can buy or play Pokémon across Newcastle and the North East, in 11 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 10 regular sessions, most often on Sundays and Wednesdays. Six of those are marked as beginner friendly. Twelve have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Geekiam Collectables, Birtley 8 regular nights: Weekly Pokémon TCG Tournament (Wednesdays), Learn to Play Pokémon Kids Club (Sundays)
- Fun Flies, Consett 1 regular night: Pokémon (Saturdays)
- The Magic Chest, Carlisle 1 regular night: Pokémon Organised Play (Saturdays)
14 venues
Bay Games
Board game cafe, event space and games shop on Park View, Whitley Bay, with a large in-store game library and weekly events for board games, trading card games, wargames and role-playing games. Open Tuesday to Sunday until 22:00, with tables bookable online.
3 regular events
Binderful
Trading card shop behind Central Station with a large range of Pokémon singles, plus Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Blood Bowl and Horus Heresy kits and paints. It runs organised play for Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece and Magic, and its play space is free to use when no event is on.
Chester Le Geek
Geek shop and community event space on Front Street selling trading cards, Warhammer, board games and collectibles. It runs weeknight events including Pokémon TCG, Warhammer painting and Dungeons and Dragons.
1 regular event
Fun Flies
Board game and trading card game shop in Consett with weekly Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic nights. Free learn-to-play sessions run on Sunday afternoons.
4 regular events
Geek Retreat Sunderland
Geek Retreat gaming cafe and shop in Sunniside, Sunderland, with food, drinks and play tables. Magic Commander runs every Tuesday evening, alongside prereleases and other TCG events.
1 regular event
Geekiam Collectables
Family-run trading card shop in Birtley with a gaming space and events every day of the week. Highlights include a free Pokémon Sunday League with junior and masters tournaments, Magic Mondays Commander, One Piece on Tuesdays and Gundam on Fridays.
12 regular events
Northern Alliance Games
Large tabletop gaming hub in Hoults Yard, Byker, with a shop, a cafe serving barista coffee and many bookable 6 by 4 gaming tables (£5 table hire, terrain and mats included). It sells Games Workshop, Middle-earth, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Magic and Pokémon, has a board game library and runs a weekly Commander night.
5 regular events
Northumbrian Tin Soldier
Trading card, miniatures and tabletop games shop in North Shields with in-store play. Weekly events include Tuesday Magic drafts, a Wednesday board game social and Thursday Commander.
3 regular events
Porque Cards
TCG shop in Sunniside, Sunderland, opened in June 2026, selling Pokémon, One Piece, Flesh and Blood and Yu-Gi-Oh singles and packs. It has seating for about 50 players, a Warmachine area and food and drink.
Red October Games
Gaming store and venue in the old picture house in Stocksfield with bookable tables and a tavern. It hosts free weekly Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar and 40K nights plus weekly Lorcana, Riftbound and Yu-Gi-Oh! leagues and regular 40K tournaments.
6 regular events
The Magic Chest
Tabletop and trading card game shop on English Street with in-store seating for play and organised play every day of the week, covering Star Wars Unlimited, Digimon, Lorcana, One Piece, Riftbound, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Pokémon and Star Wars Legion. Staff offer bookable learn to play sessions, including Warhammer 40k, Lord of the Rings and Age of Sigmar.
10 regular events
Total Cards
Large trading card retailer based on Newton Aycliffe Business Park, selling Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and other card games. It is a featured store on the Wizards store locator.
Travelling Man Newcastle
Board game, graphic novel, manga and TCG shop on Grainger Street, part of the Travelling Man chain. It hosts Magic events on Monday evenings.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Wednesday
17:30 to 21:00 Booking recommended, 16 player limit, walk ins welcome
Weekly Pokémon TCG Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Standard tournament, club trading and casual play from 16:00
Pokémon Entry: £7
17:30 to 21:00 Every Wednesday
Weekly Pokémon TCG Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Standard tournament (trading and casual play from 16:00)
Pokémon Entry: £7 Book ahead
Saturday
From 10:00 Calendar shows 10:00; several event posts say 13:00
14:00 to 18:00 Every Saturday
Sunday
10:00 to 12:00 Every Sunday
Learn to Play Pokémon Kids Club
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Learn to play, trading and casual games
Pokémon Entry: Free Beginner friendly
10:00 to 12:00 Every Sunday
Learn to Play Pokémon Kids Club
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Learn to play
Pokémon Entry: Free Beginner friendly
13:00 to 16:00 Registration from 12:00; booking recommended, 16 player limit
Pokémon Sunday League (Junior/Senior)
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. League tournament, Standard, Junior and Senior divisions
Pokémon Entry: Free Beginner friendly
13:00 to 16:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon Sunday League Junior/Senior Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Pokémon League, Standard (Junior and Senior divisions)
Pokémon Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
17:00 to 20:00 Registration from 16:00; booking recommended, 16 player limit
Pokémon Sunday League (Masters)
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. League tournament, Standard, Masters division
Pokémon Entry: Free
17:00 to 20:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon Sunday League Masters Tournament
Geekiam Collectables, Birtley. Pokémon League, Standard (Masters division)
Pokémon Entry: Free Book ahead
Common questions
Where can I play Pokémon in Newcastle?
The venues with the most regular nights are Geekiam Collectables in Birtley (8 nights), Fun Flies in Consett (1 night) and The Magic Chest in Carlisle (1 night). We list 14 venues in all across Newcastle and the North East.
Which night of the week is busiest for Pokémon in Newcastle?
Sundays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. Ten sessions run every week. The Newcastle calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Pokémon in Newcastle?
Yes. Six regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Geekiam Collectables, The Magic Chest and Fun Flies. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Pokémon in Newcastle?
Six regular nights are free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.