Niantic and The Pokémon Company have officially announced the dates and locations for various Pokémon GO Fest 2026 events. Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global will also be held, with more details to be announced at a later date.
For now, here are the confirmed Pokémon GO Fest 2026 dates, via the official blog post:
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Dates
- Pokémon GO Fest: Tokyo (Bay Area)
- Event Dates: Friday, May 29 – Monday, June 1, 2026
- Ticketed Citywide Gameplay will begin on Monday, May 25, 2026
- Pokémon GO Fest: Chicago (Grant Park)
- Event Dates: Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Ticketed Citywide Gameplay will begin on Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Pokémon GO Fest: Copenhagen (Fælledparken)
- Event Dates: Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Ticketed Citywide Gameplay will begin on Thursday, June 11, 2026
Furthermore, Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos is set for February 20 to 22, 2026 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles, California, and the Tainan Metropolitan Park in Taiwan. Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global will be held one week later from February 28 to March 1 (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time) around the world, and no ticket is required.
During Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global, players can expect Mega Evolved Pokémon from Pokémon X and Y in Mega Raids, including Mega Charizard X and Y, along with Special Research and Field Research. There will be event bonuses, and players can benefit from an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon with a purchase of an additional Global event ticket.
Before then, Pokémon GO is teaming up with Arizona Cardinals Football Club for a new event at the State Farm Stadium on Sunday, December 21, before and during the Falcons-Cardinals matchup. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., the Great Lawn will open with activations that include special giveaway items and in-game content. Game tickets are required, and more details can be found here.
