Home » *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Geek Event, In Person

“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)

Sunday, August 30, 2026 - All Day | Cost: $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
Moscone Center | 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

“Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30)

Pokemon

San Francisco will host Pokémon XP, a new official fan event running alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, at the Moscone Center from Aug. 28-30, 2026.

The event will offer panels, workshops, special guests, and a pop-up Pokémon Center store with exclusive merchandise. Pokémon XP will replace some of the typical fan attractions at the World Championships, including art exhibits and meet-and-greets.

Championship Sunday: For the first time, the finals will take place at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors.

Tickets:

  • Multi-day passes: $120-$150 for adults, $70-$100 for kids under 18
  • Multi-day + arena experience passes: $150-$180 for adults, $90-$120 for kids under 18
  • Single-day passes: $90 / 120 adults (with arena experience), $70 / $100 kids (with arena experience)

Tickets go on sale Sept. 17, 2025, with a second wave the following day.  Single-Day Passes will be available in Spring 2026.

Read more at Pokemon. H/t: Polygon and SF Chronicle

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Pokémon (@pokemon)

Upcoming “Pokémon XP”: Pokémon Official Fan Fest & World Championships in SF (Aug. 28-30) Events

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: $90*
*Passes start from $90 for adults
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Geek Event, In Person
Address: 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA

Other Events on This Day

Sunday, August 30, 2026

10:00 am   SF’s Snowboard & Ski Trick Workshop w/ Pro Coaches & Trampolines (House of Air)  $40*
*Booking in advanced is recommended
10:00 am   “Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)  FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
11:00 am   Free Cape & Cowl: 150+ Artists, Food Trucks + Kids Area (Alameda)  FREE*
*Free admission, no ticket required
11:00 am   “Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
11:30 am   Chinatown Free Sunday Family Block Party w/ Lion Dance + Gift (SF)  FREE
12:00 pm   2026 Bay Area “Brazilian Day” White Party & Lavagem Festival (Berkeley)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. RSVP Required
12:00 pm   “Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)  FREE*
*All outdoor items are free; one free indoor item per person per day, additional items for donation. Some plants and select treasures for sale.
12:00 pm   Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)  FREE*
*Free admission and entertainment for all ages. Dogs and bikes welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase.
12:30 pm   Poetry in the Parks: Landscape Poetry (Crissy Field)  FREE*
*Registration Required
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Band’s Symphony in the Park: “Ole!” Heart of Spain  FREE*
*Free, but donations are welcome.
1:00 pm   Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)  FREE
2:00 pm   BonPOP: Japanese Obon Festival in SF Botanical Gardens  FREE*
*BonPOP is included with admission to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Admission to the Gardens is FREE for San Francisco residents, children ages 4 and under, and those qualifying for the Museums for All program, Gardens members, and Veterans. Photo ID proof is required for the proof of free admission. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for non-SF residents. Free for San Francisco Residents w/ valid ID, $18.75 for non-resident adults, (Senior and youth non resident tickets are $10.75)
2:00 pm   BonPOP 2026: 5th Anniversary Bon Odori Festival (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free for SF residents, children under 4, Gardens members, Veterans, and Museums for All participants with ID; $17 paid tickets required at gate for others.
6:00 pm   “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
6:00 pm   Thick & Tired (A Drag Show)  FREE*
*Suggested Donation: $10
7:00 pm   Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF  FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
< Saturday, August 29 Monday, August 31 >