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Pokémon Company Unveils Pokémon XP Fan Event for 2026 Worlds in San Francisco

Ticketing opens Sept. 17 with a new multi-day pass required for the finals.

The 2025 Pokémon World Championships were held in Anaheim on Aug. 17 2025. Pokémon XP, a new fan convention, will launch alongside the 2026 championships at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
The 2025 Pokémon World Championships were held in Anaheim on Aug. 17 2025. Pokémon XP, a new fan convention, will launch alongside the 2026 championships at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
The 2025 Pokémon World Championships were held in Anaheim on Aug. 17 2025. Pokémon XP, a new fan convention, will launch alongside the 2026 championships at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
The 2025 Pokémon World Championships were held in Anaheim on Aug. 17 2025. Pokémon XP, a new fan convention, will launch alongside the 2026 championships at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.

Overview

  • Pokémon XP will run Aug. 28–30, 2026 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center with activities also at Yerba Buena Gardens.
  • Championship Sunday moves to an arena setting at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors.
  • Single-day passes are listed at $120 for adults and $70 for children, while multi-day passes cost $150 for adults and $120 for kids.
  • Access to Championship Sunday will require a multi-day pass, marking a shift in how fans attend the tournament’s marquee matches.
  • Programming is billed to include panels, workshops, special guests, exclusive merchandise and a Pokémon Center pop-up is expected, with fuller details to be announced later.