Pokémon GO Fest 2026 brings Trainers together for two days of raids, special research, rare Pokémon encounters, and global challenges. The worldwide event runs on July 11 and July 12, 2026.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Dates and Locations
Before the global celebration, Pokémon GO Fest 2026 hosted three ticketed events in major cities:
- Tokyo, Japan: May 29 to June 1, 2026
- Chicago, United States: June 5 to June 7, 2026
- Copenhagen, Denmark: June 12 to June 14, 2026
- Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global: July 11 and July 12, 2026
The city events offered local activities and early access to selected features. However, the Global event allows players worldwide to participate from their own locations.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Times in All Time Zones
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. local time on both days. This means the event follows each player’s local clock instead of starting simultaneously worldwide.
Here are the timings for several major regions:
| Region | Event time |
|---|---|
| India | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. IST |
| Japan | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. JST |
| United Kingdom | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. BST |
| Central Europe | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CEST |
| US Eastern Time | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EDT |
| US Central Time | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT |
| US Pacific Time | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PDT |
| Australia Eastern Time | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AEST |
| New Zealand | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. NZST |
Players receive nine event hours each day, giving them 18 hours of gameplay across the weekend.
What Is Pokémon GO Fest 2026 About?
Pokémon GO Fest is the game’s biggest yearly celebration. It encourages players to explore outdoor areas, catch featured Pokémon, complete research tasks, join raids, and play alongside local communities.
The 2026 Global event is especially important because it celebrates ten years of Pokémon GO. For the first time, the Global event is free for every Trainer who logs in during the event period. Free features include Special Research, event bonuses, and an increased chance of finding Shiny Pokémon.
Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y make their Pokémon GO debut through Super Mega Raid Battles. Players can defeat them to collect the required Mega Energy and catch Mewtwo with at least one Mega Level already unlocked.
The event also introduces Zeraora through a Special Research storyline. Players only need to log in during GO Fest weekend to claim the research, and it can be completed later because it does not expire.
Other Bonuses and Activities
Different Pokémon types appear during scheduled three-hour habitat periods. Across both days, players can encounter Pokémon representing all 18 types.
Other bonuses include up to nine free Raid Passes per day, six Special Trades, half the usual Stardust cost for trades, hourly Field Research, extended Lure Modules, Global Challenges, and the ability to open up to 50 Gifts each day.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 gives both new and returning players a full weekend of raids, research, Shiny hunting, and community gameplay without requiring a Global event ticket.
