Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Set for Osaka, Paris, Jersey City This Summer

Get ready, Pokémon Trainers! The annual Pokémon GO Fest 2025 is set to bring excitement to Asia, America, and Europe this summer, with Niantic offering a plethora of exciting rewards. Dive into the details below to learn about the event schedule, ticket information, and the exclusive bonuses awaiting you.

Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Invites All Trainers

Steam Pokémon Volcanion’s Debut Appearance

Niantic is thrilled to invite Trainers worldwide to the much-anticipated Pokémon GO Fest 2025, kicking off this summer! The festivities will begin on May 29th and will be hosted in-person at the following locations:

• May 29 - June 1 in Osaka, Japan (Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park)
• June 6 - June 8 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA (Liberty State Park)
• June 13 - June 15 in Paris, France (Parc de Sceaux)

A major highlight of this year's event is the debut of the elusive Steam Pokémon, Volcanion. Ticket holders at any of these events will have the chance to encounter Volcanion through Special Research. However, please note that regardless of the number of tickets purchased, each player is limited to one encounter with Volcanion. Additional Special Research stories will reward you with Volcanion Candy instead.

Tickets for these regional events are available on the official Niantic Pokémon GO website at the following prices:

Exclusive Festival Merchandise For Pre-Order

Enhance your Pokémon GO Fest 2025 experience with exclusive festival merchandise! You can pre-order items such as the official Pokémon GO Fest 2025 t-shirt, tote bag, hoodie, lapel pin, and Pokémon-themed backpacks. Keep in mind that these items are available in limited quantities and must be pre-ordered. You can claim your pre-orders during the event.

Please note that the Lapel Pin and the limited edition Pikachu, Gengar, and Wobuffet backpacks are exclusive to Jersey City and Paris and will not be available in Osaka.

Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global For Everyone

Can't make it to the regional events? No worries! Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global will take place online on June 28th and 29th, allowing players from around the world to join in. Purchasing a ticket for the Global event grants you access to exclusive Timed Research for Volcanion, along with 5x Max Revives, 5x Rare Candies, and 3x Premium Battle Passes.

Global event tickets can be purchased until the event's final day on June 29th. However, if you buy your ticket by April 15th and play Pokémon GO between April 8th at 10 AM local time and April 15th at 10 AM local time, you'll receive a special Timed Research that rewards an additional encounter with Skiddo.

So, put on your Trainer hat and get ready for an unforgettable Pokémon GO Fest 2025!