Niantic has scheduled a special 10th anniversary broadcast for Pokémon GO on Thursday, July 9, 2026, confirming a live-streamed event that will outline how the developer plans to mark the mobile game's decade-long run.
Pokémon GO originally launched globally on July 6, 2016, for iOS and Android and has since become one of the most influential mobile games in the industry.
The company said the livestream will feature a number of prominent creators from the Pokémon GO community who have contributed to the game’s sustained popularity.
In its announcement, Niantic explained that those guest creators will appear during the broadcast to reflect on community milestones and to present details of the developer’s planned anniversary activities for the iOS and Android app.
Background and context
Niantic began as an internal startup inside Google before spinning out as an independent company in 2015.
The studio previously launched Ingress in 2012 and partnered with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to release Pokémon GO in 2016, a location-based AR title that helped popularize augmented reality features in mainstream mobile games.
Over the last decade Pokémon GO has maintained a significant player base worldwide and remains a major title in the mobile ecosystem.
What to expect from the broadcast
Niantic's public notice makes clear the stream is intended to give fans a comprehensive view of the company’s anniversary plans rather than being a series of surprise reveals.
The developer framed the broadcast as a celebration that will highlight community-driven moments and official initiatives tied to the 10th anniversary of the iOS and Android app.
Logistics and viewing
The anniversary broadcast is set for Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Niantic has not indicated additional platform-specific releases or console plans in the announcement; the focus in this event is squarely on Pokémon GO’s mobile experience.
Fans and media can watch the livestream on Niantic’s official channels as the company rolls out further details.
As the date approaches, Niantic and partnering creators are expected to provide viewing links and schedules.
For players and industry observers, the July 9 broadcast will serve as the definitive briefing on how Niantic intends to mark Pokémon GO’s 10th year on iOS and Android.
Pokémon GO originally launched globally on July 6, 2016, for iOS and Android and has since become one of the most influential mobile games in the industry.
The company said the livestream will feature a number of prominent creators from the Pokémon GO community who have contributed to the game’s sustained popularity.
In its announcement, Niantic explained that those guest creators will appear during the broadcast to reflect on community milestones and to present details of the developer’s planned anniversary activities for the iOS and Android app.
Background and context
Niantic began as an internal startup inside Google before spinning out as an independent company in 2015.
The studio previously launched Ingress in 2012 and partnered with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to release Pokémon GO in 2016, a location-based AR title that helped popularize augmented reality features in mainstream mobile games.
Over the last decade Pokémon GO has maintained a significant player base worldwide and remains a major title in the mobile ecosystem.
What to expect from the broadcast
Niantic's public notice makes clear the stream is intended to give fans a comprehensive view of the company’s anniversary plans rather than being a series of surprise reveals.
The developer framed the broadcast as a celebration that will highlight community-driven moments and official initiatives tied to the 10th anniversary of the iOS and Android app.
Logistics and viewing
The anniversary broadcast is set for Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Niantic has not indicated additional platform-specific releases or console plans in the announcement; the focus in this event is squarely on Pokémon GO’s mobile experience.
Fans and media can watch the livestream on Niantic’s official channels as the company rolls out further details.
As the date approaches, Niantic and partnering creators are expected to provide viewing links and schedules.
For players and industry observers, the July 9 broadcast will serve as the definitive briefing on how Niantic intends to mark Pokémon GO’s 10th year on iOS and Android.
