Niantic and adidas have announced collaboration that will take place in Pokémon GO, to commemorate the new Pokémon and adidas apparel collection. As part of the collaboration, players can get new in-game items for their avatar.
Starting on September 25, players can visit participating adidas stores to receive event-themed Timed Research that awards an exclusive adidas jacket and cap for their in-game avatar. In addition, they can complete research tasks to earn XP, Stardust, an encounter with Lucario, Lucario Mega Energy, and more. Global trainers will also soon be able to receive adidas shoes for their avatar. These items and more can be obtained by completing the Research that will be available until Friday, January 15, 2027. After obtaining the Timed Research, Trainers must complete the associated tasks to claim awards by Saturday, February 13, 2027.
Recently, Niantic announced that Pokémon GO Tour 2027 will take place from February 19 to 21 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and Los Angeles, California. It will “celebrate” the Alola region from Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Tickets will be available at a later date. In the meantime, Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 will take place from November 6 to November 8 in Sendai, Japan, and Mexico City, Mexico. Those unable to attend the event in person can take part in Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global from November 14 to November 15.
Tickets for both the in-person experiences and global in-game event are now available. As part of the 10th anniversary celebrations, Niantic held an in-person event at Times Square in July 2026. In addition, a World Space Week celebration will take place from October 4-10.
