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2026 PokémonXP and Pokémon World Championships in SF (Aug 28-30)

Friday, August 28, 2026 - 10:00 am to 10:00 pm | Cost: $60*
*40-60
Moscone Center | 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Pokémon Company International

The PokémonXP fan convention and The 2026 Pokémon World Championships is heading to San Francisco! Each year, Trainers around the world compete all year long to become among the strongest in their regions and qualify for the World Championships, where they will battle it out to determine who is best of the best across the Pokémon Champions video game, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE. This year is even more exciting because it’s combined with PokémonXP – the first fan convention of its kind, where fans of all ages can celebrate the amazing world of Pokémon with workshops, special guests, panels, performances, the Pokémon Center store, and so much more.  To learn more about the upcoming events coming to San Francisco, head to PokemonXP.com. 

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $60*
*40-60
Categories: Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Other
Address: 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

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