San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 20, 2026 —

San Francisco is set to be the epicenter of the Pokémon universe in August 2026, as it hosts both the prestigious Pokémon World Championships and the PokémonXP fan convention. The dual events are scheduled to take place at the Moscone Convention Center from August 28th to August 30th.

This significant gathering coincides with two major milestones for the franchise: the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the 10th anniversary of the popular mobile game, Pokémon GO. Attendees and fans will have the opportunity to witness elite players from around the globe compete in a variety of official Pokémon video games and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

While all available spectator badges for the championships have been sold out, enthusiasts unable to attend in person will still be able to follow the action. The event is set to be broadcast via free livestreams online, allowing a global audience to tune in.

Adding to the Pokémon-themed festivities, the San Francisco Giants will host a special Pokémon Worlds Night on August 27th, the day before the main events begin. Further details regarding this baseball-themed event were not provided.

The influx of visitors and event activities will necessitate considerable logistical adjustments within the city. Significant street closures are anticipated in the SOMA (South of Market) neighborhood. These closures are scheduled to be in effect from August 19th through September 1st, impacting local traffic and accessibility during the period surrounding the events.



Story summarized from the original created by Gilare Zada on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.

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