Know before you GO to Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen

Trainers,

Pokémon GO Fest 2026 is almost here, and we can’t wait to see Trainers in Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen for unforgettable in-person adventures.

Before you head out to your event, here are a few important reminders to help you make the most of your weekend, from preparing your device and checking your ticket details to planning your park session, city gameplay, and merchandise pickup.

Before You Arrive

Before heading to your event, make sure to take a few quick steps so you’re ready to jump into the action.

Update your Pokémon GO app to the latest version, and download all assets while you have access to a strong Wi-Fi connection to help save mobile data during the event.
We also recommend adding an additional login method to your Pokémon GO account before you travel. Doing so can help you keep playing if you run into issues with your usual sign-in method.
Be sure to double-check your ticketed event day, your ticket type, and any add-ons you may have purchased so you know exactly when and where your adventure begins.
Connect any Bluetooth devices, such as the Pokémon GO Plus, Poké Ball Plus, or Pokémon GO Plus +, before arriving for your park play session.
Remember: Pokémon GO gameplay is not supported on tablets (such as iPads), and gameplay on tablets may not be reliable during the event. Learn more here.
If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out via in-game support anytime, or visit Technical Support during park session hours.
Forgot your login? You can recover your account here

Trainer Essentials

A fully charged phone
Portable battery pack and charging cable
Weather-appropriate clothing (check the weather before you depart on your adventures!)
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
Refillable water bottle
Snacks or meal plan
Photo ID, payment method, and ticket details
Merchandise pickup 2D code, if applicable

Check out Tokyo, Chicago, Copenhagen event FAQs to know what is and isn’t allowed!

During the Event

Each in-person GO Fest event includes a ticketed park session and a full event day of citywide gameplay.

During your park session, Trainers can look forward to Special Research connected to the recent discovery of Zeraora, four skill-based park zones, Team GO Rocket battles, Shadow Raids, themed research, photo opportunities, and more.

Be sure to stay through the end of your park session! During the final 30 minutes, ticket-holding attendees will be able to join a massive Super Mega Raid featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. The Mewtwo that Trainers can catch from these raids will have a Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Location Background, and its first Mega Level will already be unlocked. Stay tuned for more information on your assigned location by checking in-game news or the email associated with your Pokémon GO account.

Don’t miss a thing during your Park Experience! Download the Niantic Campfire app and get access to a digital interactive event map!

For all three in-person GO Fest events, ticket-holding Trainers will receive four sets of Timed Research on their first day of citywide gameplay. Each Timed Research can only be completed in a different area of the city, called a City District. Trainers who explore at least two City Districts and complete the related tasks can earn the commemorative Pokémon GO Expert medal.

The fun doesn’t stop with the Park Experience—make the most of your City Experience and team up with fellow Trainers at Community Ambassador–led events, visible in the Campfire app.

Please note: Only Trainers with a valid ticket for the applicable session will be able to play within the event park. No Pokémon GO gameplay at all will be available within the event space to those without an active event ticket.

Make the most of your event weekend with optional add-ons! Check out the Raid Lover, Egg-thusiast, Citywide Gameplay, and Premier Access add-ons here.

The Raid Lover add-on grants additional Raid Passes per day during the event, as well as additional XP and Candy when completing raids.
The Egg-thusiast add-on grants bonuses for hatching Pokémon, an increased chance at receiving 10 km Eggs from spinning PokéStops and Gyms, and 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
The Citywide Gameplay add-on extends the Pokémon GO Fest fun throughout the city on the extra day—or days—of your choice!
The Premier Access add-on includes 100 Premier Battle Passes, 100 Super Incubators and more in-game items. Also get access to an exclusive Premier Access Lounge onsite with upgraded restrooms, portable charger kiosks, and lockers.

No matter which city you’re attending, here are a few final tips before you set off on your adventure.

Make sure your phone is fully charged and your app is updated. Review your ticket details before leaving for the park. Plan ahead for merchandise pickup if applicable. Leave time to enjoy the citywide gameplay experience. And if you want the full park finale, be ready to stay through the last 30 minutes of your session for the Super Mega Raid.

Show off your GO Fest style!

If you plan to pick up official Pokémon GO Fest merchandise, be sure to review the pickup details for your city before your event day. Leave extra time for merchandise pickup or shopping!

Did you place a preorder? Please have your 2D code ready to help expedite the on-site pickup process. The 2D code can be found in your email or on your virtual event ticket under the in-person events tickets tab in the Pokémon GO app.

We’re thrilled to offer Trainers a wider selection of apparel and accessories than ever before at Pokémon GO Fest 2026 in-person events. Most items are available via preorder while supplies last.

Tokyo merchandise is available via preorder only and must be picked up at the park during your ticketed event day. Quantities are limited, and preorders are only available while supplies last. Trainers who already purchased tickets can still return to complete additional add-on purchases while supplies last.

Chicago merchandise is available via preorder and in the main event space at Grant Park. Chicago also offers additional shopping opportunities beyond the main event space at NEWCITY (1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642). Trainers attending may want to plan extra time for merchandise browsing and pickup.

Copenhagen merchandise is available via preorder and in the main event space, so Trainers attending may want to plan extra time for merchandise browsing and pickup.

Haven’t ordered merch yet? Some items have already started to sell out, be sure to check out as soon as possible!

Tokyo – Welcome to beautiful Tokyo Waterfront City!

During their park session, Trainers will be able to explore four skill-based zones, complete event-themed research, encounter a remarkable variety of Pokémon, take on Team GO Rocket in battles and Shadow Raids, and prepare for the end-of-session Super Mega Raid.

Be sure to check your in-game medal to confirm your Park Experience date and time.

If you ordered merchandise, remember that preorder pickup will take place during your ticketed event day at the park. If you still want to add merchandise to your order, you may be able to do so while supplies last.

Explore More of Tokyo

Citywide gameplay will continue beyond Tokyo Waterfront City, giving Trainers the chance to extend their GO Fest weekend and explore Chicago while progressing through Timed Research in four different parts of the city, called City Districts.

If you’re aiming for the Pokémon GO Expert medal, be sure to explore at least two City Districts during your city gameplay and complete the related Timed Research.

One important note for Tokyo attendees: The islands of Tokyo will not be included in citywide gameplay for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo.

Visit the Tokyo In-Person Experiences page to find additional activities and programming taking place during Pokémon GO Fest: Tokyo weekend!

Chicago – Welcome to historic Grant Park!

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Chicago will take over Grant Park with a full in-person experience built for exploration, community, and high-energy gameplay.

As in the other host cities, Trainers can expect Special Research, four park zones, hourly Timed Research based on zone location, Team GO Rocket encounters, Shadow Raids, themed Eggs and research, photo opportunities, and a final Super Mega Raid battle to close out the park session.

Chicago highlights:

Battle Ground LIVE! Returns this year and can be found in the Recruitment Zone at Butler Field.
Team GO Rocket didn’t want to miss out and hitched a hideout in Hutchinson Fields. Complete Shadow Raids and battle Grunts, Team GO Rocket Leaders, and Giovanni to save Pokémon from their dastardly schemes!
A Premier Access Lounge that features upgraded restrooms, portable charger kiosks, and lockers for attendees who purchased the Premier Access add-on. Attendees with this add-on also get 100 Premium Battle Passes, 100 Super Incubators, and more in-game items. Add-ons can be purchased [here](https://tickets.nianticlabs.com/events/#/eventlisting?appId=pgo) while supplies last.
Trainer Lounges across the city!
- Rate Field hosted by the Chicago White Sox (333 West 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60616)
- Lincoln Park Zoo (2001 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614)
- Field Museum (1400 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605)
- NEWCITY (1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642)
The Pokémon Company International, Amazon, and Pokémon GO are teaming up for an exciting GO Fest 2026: Chicago experience! For the weekend, Trainers in Chicago can visit two Pokémon GO–themed lockers in the city for fun photo ops and giveaways at Butler Field or NEWCITY. Try your hand at winning some fun memorabilia!
Exclusive merchandise, photo opportunities, and activities can be found at NEWCITY (1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642) starting Saturday, May 30 through Sunday, June 7. Meet the artist and a Loading Screen art gallery will also be at NEWCITY!

Explore More of Chicago

Citywide gameplay will continue beyond Grant Park, giving Trainers the chance to extend their GO Fest weekend and explore Chicago while progressing through Timed Research in four different parts of the city, called City Districts.

If you’re aiming for the Pokémon GO Expert medal, be sure to explore at least two City Districts during your city gameplay and complete the related Timed Research.

Chicago Merchandise and Shopping

The Pokémon GO Fest Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store at Grant Park is scheduled to open on Thursday, June 4, 2026, and operate from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time through Sunday, June 7, 2026. Business hours on Thursday, June 4 are 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A separate Pokémon Center boutique shopping experience will also be available in Chicago from Saturday, May 30, to Sunday, June 7, 2026, at NEWCITY, 1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.

Check out exciting collections!

Mega Mewtwo Collection in collaboration with 100 Thieves: The collection includes hoodies, trucker hats, and t-shirts featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y. This collection is exclusively available at GO Fest: Chicago at both the pop-up at Grant Park and the boutique at NEWCITY.
Pokémon GO Historical Collection: Revisit all ten GO Fest artworks in a limited-edition collection of GO Fest shirts, pins, postcards, and more!
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Collection: Celebrate ten years of Pokémon GO and the joyous friendships found along the way. Artwork featuring Pikachu and Eevee is available as a challenge coin, lapel pin, and T-shirt. Limited quantities are available for preorder.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Collection: Preorder for this collection is sold out! The IRL exclusive collection is only available at the Grant Park pop-up. The NEWCITY location will have the global collection available.

Trainers should note that preorder pickup will not take place at the NEWCITY boutique shop.

Copenhagen – Welcome to Fælledparken!

Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Copenhagen will bring Trainers to Fælledparken for a vibrant in-person event experience full of themed gameplay, in-person exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow Trainers.

During the park session, Trainers can enjoy Special Research, four skill-based zones, Team GO Rocket encounters, Shadow Raids, themed Field Research, and a large-scale Super Mega Raid at the end of the session.

Copenhagen Highlights

LEGO Play Zone: An official collaboration with the LEGO Group. Enjoy exclusive hands-on activities and imaginative displays. Meanwhile, LEGO retail stores are getting in on the action with both The LEGO Store Copenhagen and The LEGO Store Tivoli Gardens featuring event-themed PokéStops and in-store activities, including exclusive giveaways and LEGO-themed Pokémon sets.
- Embark on a special LEGO x Pokémon GO–themed stamp rally around Copenhagen. By visiting designated PokéStops and collecting digital stamps, you will earn an exclusive in-game reward that perfectly blends real-world exploration and in-app adventure. And as a souvenir, event-themed digital stickers can be collected at the participating LEGO Store PokéStops, so you can share the crossover fun with friends in-game.
For the first time in Europe, Pokémon GO Fest: Copenhagen will also feature a Premier Access Lounge with a separate lounge area and lockers for attendees who purchased the Premier Access add-on. Attendees with this add-on also get 100 Premium Battle Passes, 100 Super Incubators, and more in-game items.
The Pokémon GO Truck will make its appearance alongside other city hubs as part of the City Experience in Copenhagen—make sure to explore the wonderful city of Copenhagen during your journey!
Merchandise for Copenhagen is available for preorder or a Pokémon Center Store in the park. Quantities are limited, and preorders are available only while supplies last, so Trainers may want to finalize their plans early.

Explore More of Copenhagen

Citywide gameplay will continue beyond Fælledparken, giving Trainers the chance to extend their GO Fest weekend and explore Copenhagen while progressing through Timed Research in four different parts of the city, called City Districts.

If you’re aiming for the Pokémon GO Expert medal, be sure to explore at least two City Districts during your city gameplay and complete the related Timed Research.

Network Connectivity

Reliable data connectivity is an important part of your gameplay experience at Pokémon GO Fest 2026.

For the best possible gameplay experience at Pokémon GO Fest 2026, we recommend attendees purchase a SIM card with coverage provided by:

Tokyo: Softbank, Docomo, or KDDI

Chicago: AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon

Copenhagen: 3, Hi3G, Norlys, TDC

If you subscribe to a data plan that does not offer unlimited data, please ensure that you have sufficient data to enjoy the event.

Wireless networks can sometimes struggle under high demand. Moving to a less congested area may help to improve your mobile experience.

Make the most of your event weekend with optional add-ons! Check out the Raid Lover, Egg-thusiast, Citywide Gameplay, and Premier Access add-ons here:

The Raid Lover add-on grants additional Raid Passes per day during the event, as well as additional XP and Candy when completing raids.
The Egg-thusiast add-on grants bonuses for hatching Pokémon, an increased chance at receiving 10 km Eggs from spinning PokéStops and Gyms, and 1/4 Egg Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
The Citywide Gameplay add-on extends the Pokémon GO Fest fun throughout the city on the extra day—or days—of your choice!
The Premier Access add-on includes 100 Premier Battle Passes, 100 Super Incubators and more in-game items. Also get access to an exclusive Premier Access Lounge onsite with upgraded restrooms, portable charger kiosks, and lockers.
No matter which city you’re attending, here are a few final tips before you set off on your adventure.

Purchase add-ons here.

Most of all, remember to stay aware of your surroundings and play safely.

We can’t wait to see you in Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen. Let’s GO!

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—The Pokémon GO team