Niantic has revealed more Pokémon GO Fest 2026 details, including official Global event hours, free access for all Trainers, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y raid timing, Zeraora Special Research, featured type rotations, event bonuses, and in-person ticket pricing.
Niantic has officially unveiled early details for Pokémon GO Fest 2026, confirming this year’s event will be one of the biggest in Pokémon GO history as the game celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The annual event will once again combine large-scale in-person city experiences with a worldwide global event, although this year brings several major changes — including Mega Mewtwo finally arriving in Pokémon GO.
Official Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Dates
May 29 – June 1, 2026
June 5 – June 7, 2026
June 12 – June 14, 2026
July 11 – July 12, 2026
Niantic says Pokémon GO Fest 2026 is designed as a global celebration of Pokémon GO’s 10-year anniversary, with both physical and worldwide experiences planned throughout the summer.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global Will Be Free
One of the biggest changes this year is that Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global will be free for all players for the first time.
According to current event details, trainers worldwide will be able to participate in:
- Special Research quests
- Global gameplay bonuses
- Increased shiny encounter rates
- Event-themed raids
- Exclusive Pokémon encounters
Niantic appears to be leaning heavily into the anniversary celebration aspect of this year’s GO Fest event.
Mega Mewtwo Finally Arrives
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 will officially introduce Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y into Pokémon GO for the first time.
The legendary Pokémon will appear during special Super Mega Raid Battles throughout GO Fest Global.
Current event details suggest:
- Mega Mewtwo X raids will appear on Saturday
- Mega Mewtwo Y raids will appear on Sunday
- Players can mega evolve previously caught Mewtwo
- Mega Energy will debut during the event
- Some Mega Mewtwo may arrive with pre-unlocked Mega Levels
The debut of Mega Mewtwo is already shaping up to be one of the biggest moments in Pokémon GO’s history.
Zeraora Also Confirmed
Niantic has also confirmed that Zeraora will appear during Pokémon GO Fest 2026.
While full encounter details remain limited right now, the Mythical Pokémon is expected to play a major role during the event’s Special Research content.
What We Know Now
Niantic has now confirmed several additional Pokémon GO Fest 2026 details that were not available when this article was first published.
- Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global will be free for all Trainers
- The Global event runs July 11–12 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
- Mega Mewtwo X will appear in Super Mega Raids on Saturday
- Mega Mewtwo Y will appear in Super Mega Raids on Sunday
- Zeraora will be available through Special Research
- Featured type rotations have been confirmed for both Global event days
- In-person ticket pricing is now available for Tokyo, Chicago, and Copenhagen
Featured Global Event Rotations
During Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, each event day will feature rotating type-themed blocks between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. local time.
- Saturday: Stormfire Peaks, Astral Tides, and Dragonflight Summit
- Sunday: Earthforged Domain, Verdant Anomaly, and Twilight Battlefield
These rotations will focus on different Pokémon types throughout the day, giving Trainers a chance to target specific medals, spawns, and Shiny opportunities.
Confirmed Global Bonuses
All Trainers will receive several event bonuses during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global.
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon
- One-hour Lure Modules during event hours
- Special Pokémon attracted to Incense
- Party Play active for nine hours
- Special Research featuring Zeraora
- Branching Timed Research tied to Mega Mewtwo X or Mega Mewtwo Y
- Global Challenges that can unlock additional bonuses and Ultra Unlock events
- Up to nine free Raid Passes per day from Gym Photo Discs
- Up to six Special Trades
- Half Stardust cost for trades
- Open up to 50 Gifts each day
In-Person Ticket Pricing
Ticket prices have also been confirmed for the in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2026 events.
| Tokyo | Tokyo Waterfront City — ¥4,000 |
| Chicago | Grant Park — $33 |
| Copenhagen | Fælledparken — 200.00 kr. |
What We Are Still Waiting For
There are still a few details Niantic may expand on closer to the event.
- Complete wild spawn lists by species for every rotation
- Exact Special Research task steps and rewards
- Full Ultra Unlock details
- Any last-minute raid or bonus changes
This Article Will Be Updated
We’ll continue updating this article as additional Pokémon GO Fest 2026 information becomes available.
Future updates will include:
- New featured Pokémon
- Expanded raid details
- Event bonuses
- Shiny releases
- Ticket updates
- Research quest details
- Gameplay changes
- Niantic announcements
Sources: Pokémon GO, Polygon, Pokémon GO Hub