Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo opens on May 29 (Friday) and runs through June 1 (Monday), 2026 — a four-day festival billed as the largest real-world Pokémon GO event ever held. The main venue spans Odaiba Beach Park and surrounding areas in Minato, Koto, and Shinagawa wards, while city-wide gameplay extends across all of Tokyo (excluding islands). Ahead of the main event period, city-wide gameplay began on May 25 (Monday), giving trainers a head start on exploring Tokyo.
Park Venue Experiences — Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter (Daiba/Aomi Area)
During the event, the park venues in the waterfront subcenter will feature limited-time booths and festive decorations. Several hands-on experiences are planned alongside in-game activities:
- Exclusive photo spots: Limited-edition event decorations and photo opportunities are set up throughout the venue for commemorative photos.
- Pikachu Dance Stage: Pikachu characters perform dance shows to music from Pokémon KidsTV, with entertainment for all ages.
- "Pikachu Ondo in GO Fest": Participants dance "Pikachu Ondo" around a large tower in a summer-festival atmosphere with Pikachu.
- "Pokégenic" photo decorations: Photogenic Pokémon installations are scattered around the venue for casual photo walks.
City-Wide Gameplay — All of Tokyo (Excluding Islands and Park Venues)
Beyond the park venues, activities are spread throughout Tokyo. Trainers without a park ticket can purchase a "City Exploration Ticket" to take part in city-wide gameplay:
- Shopping campaign: Show a Pokémon GO game screen at participating stores to receive an original event sticker.
- Special photo booths at Toranomon Hills & Roppongi Hills: AR photo spots where trainers can photograph their favorite Pokémon.
- Rare loading screen art exhibition: Artwork usually seen only during app startup is on special display at "Isle Shinagawa."
- Pikachu sun visor distribution: In collaboration with Tokyo Greenz, Pikachu sun visors are being distributed at four metropolitan parks. Visit Tokyo's green parks to enjoy the city's nature.
- Official Routes: Routes leading trainers to recommended local spots and restaurants while playing Pokémon GO.
- Event-original coasters: Limited-period coasters are available at select dining venues in nearby partner hotels (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba, DoubleTree by Hilton Tokyo Ariake, Hotel Trusty Tokyo Bayside, Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo Bay-Ariake).
NEW: "GO Stamp Rally" Debuts Across Three Tokyo Wards
Starting May 25 (Monday), a "GO Stamp Rally" is underway in Minato, Koto, and Shinagawa wards — one rally per ward, three in total. Collect stamps at designated PokéStops within the game to encounter Pokémon with location backgrounds featuring each ward's landmarks. This is the first time a "GO Stamp Rally" has been held exclusively within Tokyo, and it is open to all trainers regardless of event ticket status. It can be enjoyed alongside the "Pokéfuta Stamp Rally."
In-Game Gameplay
Area: Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter (Daiba/Aomi area) and throughout Tokyo
Period: May 29 (Fri) through June 1 (Mon), 2026
City-wide gameplay began May 25 (Mon); some content is limited to ticket holders.
- Zeraora Special Research: The Mythical Pokémon Zeraora makes its Pokémon GO debut. A special "Special Research" quest leading to an encounter with Zeraora is available at park venues.
- Super Mega Raid: Trainers at park venues can team up to challenge Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y in a large-scale Super Mega Raid.
- Mega Mewtwo X & Y early experience: Super Mega Raid participants have a chance to encounter Mewtwo with its Mega Level unlocked.
- City Gameplay Time Challenge: Travel across four areas of Tokyo and complete the Time Challenge. Meeting the conditions earns exclusive in-game medals and other rewards.
- Mewtwo in Raid Battles: Mewtwo appears in Raid Battles throughout the city for the entire duration of the event.
- Special costume Pokémon: A special Pikachu wearing a Mystic Cap appears at the Tokyo venue.
Event Overview
| Main Event Dates | May 29 (Fri) – June 1 (Mon), 2026 |
| Session Times | Morning session: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM / Afternoon session: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (rotation system) |
| Park Venues | Odaiba Beach Park (Minato Ward), Symbol Promenade Park (Koto Ward), Shiokaze Park (Shinagawa Ward), and others |
| City-Wide Gameplay Period | May 25 (Mon) – June 1 (Mon), 2026 |
| City Gameplay Hours | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| City Gameplay Area | All of Tokyo (excluding islands and park venues) |
Tickets
The "City Exploration Ticket" (1-day) is available at the official Niantic ticket sales site for ¥3,000 — valid for one day between May 25 and June 1, covering city-wide gameplay only (excluding islands and park venues).
Park tickets granting access to both park venues and city-wide gameplay have sold out.
Tickets: https://tickets.nianticlabs.com/events/#/login?returnUrl=%2Feventlisting&appId=pgo
Area Map
Community Celebrations in July
During the "Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global" period, free "Community Celebration" events will be held at 26 locations worldwide. In Japan, two events are scheduled:
- Tokyo: Saturday, July 11, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Miyagi: Sunday, July 12, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global Schedule
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 is being held in three cities worldwide:
- Chicago, USA (Grant Park, Illinois): June 5 (Fri) – June 7 (Sun), 2026 / Ticket-based city-wide gameplay begins June 4 (Thu)
- Copenhagen, Denmark (Fælledparken): June 12 (Fri) – June 14 (Sun), 2026 / Ticket-based city-wide gameplay begins June 11 (Thu)
For details and the latest information, visit the official Pokémon GO website.
