Over 50,000 Fans Gather in San Francisco for Pokémon World Championships

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships kicked off at the Moscone Center, featuring the highly anticipated debut of the new Pokémon XP event alongside the main competition.

28 Aug, 20:45 — 28 Aug, 20:45

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Pokémon XP makes its debut in SF as over 50,000 fans converge at Moscone Center

Pokémon history is happening right now in San Francisco. More than 50,000 Pokémon fans are in the city for the 2026 World Championships. But there's also a brand-new event to kick off the globally anticipated competition: Pokémon XP.

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Over 50,000 Fans Gather in San Francisco for Pokémon World Championships

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Pokémon XP makes its debut in SF as over 50,000 fans converge at Moscone Center

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