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Pokémon Company Announces 2026 Worlds in San Francisco

8/25/2026

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The Pokémon Company will host the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP fan convention in San Francisco.
The events run August 28-30, 2026, at a pop-up Pokémon Center store.
Steiff will release an exclusive Pikachu plush available only via voucher.
Fans can earn a 2026 Worlds Pikachu promo card by entering the Worlds Celebration Tournament August 21–30.
A Reyn Spooner aloha shirt, hat and tote bag will be exclusive to the San Francisco event.

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Story summary

The Pokémon Company will host the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP fan convention in San Francisco.
The events run August 28-30, 2026, at a pop-up Pokémon Center store.
Steiff will release an exclusive Pikachu plush available only via voucher.
Fans can earn a 2026 Worlds Pikachu promo card by entering the Worlds Celebration Tournament August 21–30.
A Reyn Spooner aloha shirt, hat and tote bag will be exclusive to the San Francisco event.