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

Saturday, August 29, 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)

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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

 

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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

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