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[[File:Pokémon Contest Hall.png|thumb|250px|Artwork from the TCG]]
'''Contest Halls''' (Japanese: '''コンテストホール''' ''Contest Hall'') are buildings where [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s, [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars]], and [[Super Contest Show]]s are held and the workplace of Pokémon Contest [[Contest Judge|judges]] and [[Contest announcer|announcers]].

==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald===
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, there is a Contest Hall for each of the four {{OBP|rank|Contest}}s. The [[Pokémon Contest]] circuit starts in [[Verdanturf Town]], which is where {{player}}s may register their [[Contest Pass]]es and participate in Normal Rank competitions. If successful here, players can challenge the Super Rank in [[Fallarbor Town]], then the Hyper Rank in [[Slateport City]], and lastly the Master Rank in [[Lilycove City]].

In these buildings, there is one reception counter (two in the Lilycove City Contest Hall) and [[Berry Blender]]s for making [[Pokéblock]]s with friends through the use of a [[Game Link Cable]] or with the assistance of [[non-player character]]s. There are also [[Photography|framed photos]] of the winning Pokémon.

In {{game|Emerald}}, all Pokémon Contests take place in Lilycove City, as the Contest Halls from Verdanturf Town, Fallarbor Town, and Slateport City were replaced by [[Battle Tent]]s.

===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum===
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, all Super Contests take place at the Super Contest Hall in [[Hearthome City]]. In addition to the main reception counter, two counters can be found in this building: one for linked Super Contests and another for practice sessions. The [[Berry Blender]]s are gone, as [[Pokéblock]]s were replaced by [[Poffin]]s.

During their first visit to the Contest Hall, players will receive a [[Accessory#Massage Accessories|Glitter Powder]] from [[Contest Judge]] [[Keira]] and a tuxedo or dress (dependent on [[gender]]) from the Master Rank {{pkmn|Coordinator}} [[Johanna]]. Another Super Contest Judge, [[Jordan]], gives the player a Mild Poffin (level 60, smooth 40) after they have obtained the [[Poffin Case]].

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Contest Halls can again be found in [[Verdanturf Town]], [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Slateport City]], and [[Lilycove City]]. This time around however, the player may challenge all four different ranks in a single Contest Hall.

Players can switch costumes of their [[Cosplay Pikachu]] by talking to the {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} in the green room. This Breeder can also remove the costume. Each first time the player wins one of the four ranks, they will be able to encounter Contest Spectacular idol [[Lisia]] in the green room. Her friend {{ga|Chaz}} can often be found there as well.

===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], all Super Contest Shows again take place at the Super Contest Hall in [[Hearthome City]]. In addition to the main reception counter, two counters can be found in this building: one for linked Super Contests Shows and another for practice sessions.

During their first visit to the Contest Hall, players will receive a [[Sticker|Ethereal Sticker C]] from [[Contest Judge]] [[Keira]] and a tuxedo or dress (dependent on [[gender]]) from the Master Rank {{pkmn|Coordinator}} [[Johanna]]. Another Super Contest Judge, [[Jordan]], gives the player a Mild Poffin (level 60, smoothness 40) after they have obtained the [[Poffin Case]].

===Items===
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{{Itemlist|TM Dark VI|From a {{tc|Sailor}} ([[Slateport City]])|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{TM|41|Torment}}}}
{{Itemlist|Pokéblock Case|From a little girl ([[Slateport City]])|Ru=yes|Sa=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Pokéblock Case|From the left receptionist ([[Lilycove City]])|E=yes}}
{{itemlist|TM Normal VI|From a woman{{sup/3|RS}} or a {{tc|Lass}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} ([[Verdanturf Town]])|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|OR=yes|AS=yes|display={{TM|45|Attract}}}}
{{itemlist|Contest Pass|From the receptionist ([[Verdanturf Town]])|Ru=yes|Sa=yes}}
{{itemlist|Luxury Ball|Prize for winning a Master Rank Contest with a Pokémon that has previously won a Master Rank Contest in the same category (at any Contest Hall)|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|E=yes}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Accessory Glitter Powder Sprite|From [[Keira]]|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|display=[[Accessory#Massage accessories|Glitter Powder]]}}
{{itemlist|None|sprite=Ethereal Sticker C|size=40|From Keira|BD=yes|SP=yes|display=[[Sticker|Ethereal Sticker C]]}}
{{Itemlist|None|From [[Johanna]] if the player is a boy|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|BD=yes|SP=yes|display=Tuxedo|sprite=Lucas Contest BDSP OD|size=40}}
{{Itemlist|None|From Johanna if the player is a girl|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|BD=yes|SP=yes|display=Dress|sprite=Dawn Contest BDSP OD|size=40}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Mild Poffin BDSP|size=40px|From [[Jordan]] (requires [[Poffin Case]])|D=yes|P=yes|Pt=yes|BD=yes|SP=yes|display=[[Poffin|Mild Poffin]]}}
{{itemlist|None|sprite=Berry Blender VI|size=40|From an old man in the lobby ([[Fallarbor Town]])|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Decoration|Berry Blender]]}}
{{itemlist|Contest Costume {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=M|1=F}}|From [[Lisia]] upon approaching the reception counter for the first time (at any Contest Hall)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Contest Costume]]}}
{{itemlist|None|sprite=Star Light VI|size=40|From Lisia after defeating her in a [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] Contest (at any Contest Hall)|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Decoration|Star Light]]}}
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===Pokémon===
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the {{player}} will be {{pkmn2|gift|given}} a [[Cosplay Pikachu]] after competing in a Pokémon Contest Spectacular for the first time. This special [[Gender|female]] {{p|Pikachu}} can be received at any Contest Hall. When obtained, Cosplay Pikachu will be wearing a costume that matches the player's own [[Contest Costume]]; she will be in her Rock Star costume if the player is {{ga|Brendan|male}} or her Pop Star costume if the player is {{ga|May|female}}. Cosplay Pikachu will always have Pikachu's [[Hidden Ability]] of {{a|Lightning Rod}}, and are coded never to appear as {{Shiny}}.
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{{Catch/entryoras|025Po|form=Pop&nbsp;Star|formlink=Cosplay Pikachu|Pikachu|yes|yes|Gift|20|One|type1=electric}}
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===Appearance===
====Generation III====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Exterior
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Lobby<br><small>Verdanturf, Fallarbor, and Slateport</small>
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Stage<br><small>Verdanturf, Fallarbor, and Slateport</small>
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Lobby<br><small>Lilycove</small>
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Stages<br><small>Lilycove</small>
|-
! style="background:#{{ruby color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Contest Hall RS.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Contest Hall Entrance RS.png|200px|center]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Contest Hall Single Stage RS.png|200px|center]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Contest Hall Lilycove Entrance RS.png|200px|center]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Contest Hall Lilycove Stage RSE.png|200px|center]]
|-
! style="background:#{{sapphire color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| rowspan="1" | [[File:Contest Hall E.png|200px]]
| rowspan="1" | [[File:None.png|120px]]
| rowspan="1" | [[File:None.png|120px]]
| rowspan="1" | [[File:Contest Hall Lilycove Entrance E.png|200px|center]]
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp; 
|}

====Generation IV====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Exterior
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Lobby
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Stage
|-
! style="background:#{{diamond color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond}}
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Super Contest Hall DPPt.png|195px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Contest Hall Entrance DPPt.png|295px]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Super Contest.png|195px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{pearl color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl}}
|-
! style="background:#{{platinum color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp; 
|}

====Generation VI====
{{incomplete|section|Interior layouts}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Exterior
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Lobby
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Stage
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Green room
|-
! style="background:#{{omega ruby color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Contest Spectacular Hall ORAS.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:None.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:ORAS Contest Introduction Round.png|200px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:None.png|200px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| colspan="5" style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp; 
|}

====Generation VIII====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}" | Exterior
! style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}"" | Lobby
|-
! style="background:#{{brilliant diamond color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond}}
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Super Contest Hall BDSP.png|295px]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Super Contest Hall Entrance BDSP.png|295px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{shining pearl color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{contest color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp; 
|}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Artwork depicting a Contest Hall is seen in {{mas|Lisia}}'s mindscape.
{| style="background: #7B30B2; {{roundy}}; border: #7B30B2;"
|
{| style="background: #AB60E2; {{roundy}}; border: #AB60E2;"
|- style="text-align:center"
|
{| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{dragon color light}}; padding: 0px 5px 5px 5px"
|-
|<big>'''{{color2|000|Lisia (Masters)#Altaria|Lisia & Altaria}}'''</big>
|-
| [[File:Lisia Mindscape.png|200px]]
|}
|}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Fennel Valley Contest Hall.png|thumb|220px|Fennel Valley's Contest Hall]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Contest Halls can be found in a number of {{cat|cities}} and {{cat|towns}} that do not host [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the {{pkmn|games}}, such as [[Rustboro City]] in [[Hoenn]] and [[Celestic Town]] in [[Sinnoh]], as well as in multiple [[List of animated series-exclusive locations|animated series-exclusive locations]]. Additionally, [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Unova]] are known to have Contest Halls, despite the absence of Pokémon Contests in these [[region]]s within the games.

In this [[canon]], Contest Halls are shown to be very large buildings that may also be used to host different {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}. For instance, the [[Hearthome City]] Contest Hall was the setting of the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion show for {{pkmn|Stylist}}s and their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Additionally, some other buildings may have an area designed to offer the same experience of a Contest Hall. The [[Alamos Town]] Pokémon Contest takes place at the [[Space-Time Towers]], and the [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Fennel Valley]] was shown to have a room complete with a stage, a scoreboard, the [[Contest Judge|judges]]' desk, and the audience seats.

[[File:Jubilife City Contest Hall stalls.png|thumb|left|300px|Food and merchandise stalls lined up outside the Jubilife City Contest Hall]]
Unlike regular {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who can register to a region's [[Pokémon League]] at any [[Pokémon Center]], Coordinators can only register to obtain a [[Contest Pass]] at a Contest Hall. When doing so, they will typically receive a guidebook and a [[Ribbon]] case. Additionally in the Sinnoh region, Coordinators will receive one [[Ball Capsule]] and a small envelope with a few [[Seal]]s.

Due to the large number of people attending Pokémon Contests, either as contestants or spectators, vendors usually gather around Contest Halls to sell goods and food. Some of their merchandise, such as pictures and stickers, feature Coordinators who have gained notability.
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===Structure===
Although Contest Halls vary in size and appearance, the structure of each building is similar. They usually have a lobby where [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s can sign up, multiple {{wp|changing room}}s where they can change clothes, and a {{wp|waiting room}} where contestants stay until they are called on stage. Many Contest Halls have {{wp|retractable roof}}s to offer an open-air experience as well as protection from rough weather if needed.

In the lobby, there are several videophones which contestants can use to place a call to their family and friends, and the waiting room will have a large widescreen [[Television|TV]] or several smaller TVs so the competing Coordinators can watch the [[Appeal|performances]] and [[Contest Battle|battles]] of the other contestants and see the results of the Performance Stage. The waiting room is also the place to where Coordinators must return to after performing or battling.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{contest color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Lobby
! Changing room
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Waiting room
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Jubilife City Contest Hall lobby.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Celestic Town Contest Hall changing room.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Solaceon Town Contest Hall waiting room.png|x150px]]
|}

===Locations===
====Hoenn====
The following is a list of {{cat|cities}} and {{cat|towns}} known to host [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{contest color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | Picture
|- style="background:#{{contest color light}}"
! Exterior
! Interior
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Rustboro City]]
| [[File:Rustboro Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Rustboro Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Slateport City]]
| [[File:Slateport Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Hoenn.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
| [[File:Fallarbor Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Fallarbor Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| [[File:Verdanturf Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Verdanturf Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Rubello Town]]
| [[File:Rubello Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Rubello Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lilycove City]]
| [[File:Lilycove Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Lilycove Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Purika City]]
| [[File:Purika Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Purika Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pacifidlog Town]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Pacifidlog Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Pacifidlog Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|}{{-}}

====Kanto====
The following is a list of {{cat|cities}} and {{cat|towns}} known to host [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{contest color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | Picture
|- style="background:#{{contest color light}}"
! Exterior
! Interior
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Saffron City]]
| [[File:Saffron Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Saffron Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{ka|Silver Town}}
| [[File:Silver Town Kanto.png|200px]]
| [[File:Silver Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Wisteria Town]]
| [[File:Wisteria Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Wisteria Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Chrysanthemum Island]]
| [[File:Chrysanthemum Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Chrysanthemum Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Gardenia Town]]
| [[File:Gardenia Town.png|200px]]
| [[File:Gardenia Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Mulberry City]]
| [[File:Mulberry Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Kanto.png|200px]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Terracotta Town]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Terracotta Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Terracotta Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|}{{-}}

====Sinnoh====
The following is a list of {{cat|cities}} and {{cat|towns}} known to host [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{contest color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | Picture
|- style="background:#{{contest color light}}"
! Exterior
! Interior
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Jubilife City]]
| [[File:Jubilife Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Jubilife Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Floaroma Town]]
| [[File:Floaroma Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Floaroma Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Alamos Town]]
| [[File:Alamos Town Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Alamos Town Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Hearthome City]]
| [[File:Hearthome Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Hearthome Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Solaceon Town]]
| [[File:Solaceon Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Solaceon Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lake Valor]]
| [[File:Lake Valor Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Lake Valor Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Celestic Town]]
| [[File:Celestic Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Celestic Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Majolica Town]]
| [[File:Majolica Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Majolica Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Chocovine Town]]
| [[File:Chocovine Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Chocovine Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Sandalstraw Town]]
| [[File:Sandalstraw Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Sandalstraw Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Lilypad Town]]
| [[File:Lilypad Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Lilypad Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Brussel Town]]
| [[File:Brussel Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Brussel Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Daybreak Town]]
| [[File:Daybreak Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Contest Hall Sinnoh.png|200px]]
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Neighborly Town]]
| [[File:Neighborly Town Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| [[File:Neighborly Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Arrowroot Town]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Arrowroot Contest Hall.png|200px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Arrowroot Contest Hall interior.png|200px]]
|}{{-}}

;Mentioned only
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{contest color}}; border: 3px solid #{{contest color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{contest color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sage Town]]
| Reported by [[Marian]] in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]''.
|-
| style="background:#FFF" | [[Gerbera Town]]
| style="background:#FFF" | Reported by [[Marian]] in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''.
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Eterna City]]
| rowspan="2" style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Mentioned by [[Johanna]] in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]''.
|}{{-}}

====Johto====
In ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', [[Drew]] and [[Harley]] announced that they, along with [[Solidad]], were heading to [[Johto]] to participate in Pokémon Contests there, and {{an|May}} decided to follow suit in ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''. 

In ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'', May was revealed to have been participating in Johto Contests along with her rivals, having already won three Ribbons. She returned to Johto following the end of the [[Wallace Cup]] in ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'' to continue competing in Contests there.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup—Hello, Adventure!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} headed to compete in the Wallace Cup again, this time held in Johto. She had also participated in Johto Contests, as revealed in ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]''.  
 
====Unova====
In ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'', Dawn revealed that there are Pokémon Contests held in the [[Unova]] region.

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Normal Rank Contest Hall Adventures.png|thumb|250px|A Contest Hall in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Like in the games, only two regions &ndash; [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] &ndash; have been shown to have Contest Halls. However, it has been implied that there might be Contest Halls in other regions as well, since {{adv|Ruby}} had participated in Pokémon Contests prior to moving to Hoenn. The known Contest Halls are located in the same places as in the games.

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS267|It All Ends Now VIII]]'', it was revealed that the Contest Halls of Slateport City, Verdanturf Town, and Fallarbor Town were destroyed during the crisis involving {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Groudon}} and {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Kyogre}}. They were rebuilt as [[Battle Tent]]s, although they still maintain the function of holding Pokémon Contests.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
The Hearthome City Contest Hall first appeared ''[[PS350|Boogying with Buneary]]'', where {{adv|Platinum}} decided to participate in [[Rank (Contest)|Normal Rank]] {{OBP|Cool|condition}}ness {{pkmn|Contest}}. She did so in the [[PS351|next chapter]] and managed to win, despite the sabotage attempts by the other competitors.

In ''[[PS415|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia V]]'', the Hearthome City Contest Hall appeared briefly due to the distortion of time and space caused by {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Dialga}} and {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}'s battle at the [[Spear Pillar]].

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS599|Salamence Evolves]]'', [[Lisia]] discussed about Ruby at the Slateport City Contest Hall with {{ga|Chaz}}, introducing him to the concepts of [[Cosplay Pikachu]] and [[Contest Costume]]s that Ruby had invented.

In ''[[PAORAS21|Omega Alpha Adventure 21]]'', Ruby and {{adv|Sapphire}} performed together in a Contest Spectacular at the Slateport City Contest Hall, with Ruby showcasing his new innovation of utilizing [[Mega Evolution]] during an [[Appeal]].

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Normal Rank Contest Hall Adventures.png|Normal Rank Contest Hall
Super Rank Contest Hall Adventures.png|Super Rank Contest Hall
Super Contest Hall Adventures.png|Super Contest Hall
Pokémon Contest Spectacular Hall Adventures.png|Contest Spectacular Hall
</gallery>

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Super Contest DPA.png|thumb|200px|A Super Contest Hall in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]]]
The Hearthome City Super Contest Hall appeared in ''[[DPA06|Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!]]'', where [[Hareta]], {{OBP|Jun|DPA}}, and [[Mitsumi]] decided to participate in a Super Contest. Hareta and Jun participated in a [[Rank (Contest)|Normal Rank]] Super Contest, but only succeeded in getting themselves disqualified for their poor performances. Mitsumi participated in a Master Rank Super Contest, but went overboard as her {{TP|Mitsumi|Infernape}} accidentally burned down the Contest Hall's dome with {{m|Fire Spin}}.
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==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards named '''Pokémon Contest Hall'''.

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Pokémon Contest Hall|93}}|type=Stadium|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=93/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=083/090}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color}};"
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{contest color dark}}; background: #{{contest color light}}"| [[File:Contest Hall concept art.png|350px]]
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| Conceptual artwork of the {{color2|000|Fallarbor Town}} Contest Hall<br>from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
|}
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==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{contest color light}}|bordercolor={{contest color}}
|zh_yue=華麗大賽會場 ''{{tt|Wàhlaih Daaihchoi Wúichèuhng|Contest Hall}}''
|zh_cmn=華麗大賽會場 / 华丽大赛会场 ''{{tt|Huálì Dàsài Huìchǎng|Contest Hall}}''
|cs=Soutěžní pavilon
|de=Wettbewerbshalle
|fr=Centre de Concours
|it=Arena delle Virtù{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}<br>Sede Gara{{sup/3|RSE}}
|ko=콘테스트회장 ''Konteseuteu Hoejang''
|pl=Arena Pokazów
|es=Auditorio
|vi=Hội trường Hội trình diễn Pokémon
}}

==See also==
* [[a:Category:Contest Halls|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[Battle Tent]]
* [[Pokéathlon Dome]]

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