Pokemon fans and industry insiders alike are gearing up for the highly anticipated Pokemon Presents 2026, set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic franchise.
Organized by The Pokemon Company, this presentation promises a host of announcements and retrospectives honoring three decades of Pokemon's global impact across games, trading cards, animation, and merchandise. The special Pokemon Presents will broadcast live on Pokemon Day, a date celebrated annually by the community to honor the original launch of Pokemon Red and Green in Japan.
The event is scheduled for 6am PT / 9am ET / 10pm SGT, accommodating a worldwide audience keen to witness the latest news from one of Nintendo’s most valuable and enduring properties.
Viewers can tune in via the official Pokemon YouTube channel, where an English-language stream will be made readily accessible for international fans. As with previous editions, the Pokemon Presents format closely mirrors a Nintendo Direct, delivering curated updates directly from The Pokemon Company.
Traditionally, these broadcasts have featured surprise game announcements, updates on ongoing titles for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, new features for the Pokemon HOME and Pokemon GO platforms, and occasional collaborative projects or partnerships within the broader Nintendo ecosystem. While the content of the 2026 presentation remains closely guarded until broadcast, it stands as a notable milestone in the franchise’s storied history.
Over the past three decades, the Pokemon series has achieved extraordinary commercial success.
According to The Pokemon Company, the franchise has surpassed 440 million units sold worldwide across all mainline and spin-off games, as of 2023.
Each new generation and remake—from Pokemon Red/Blue to recent Switch hits like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet—has introduced millions of players to the imaginative world of Pokemon battling, trading, and exploration. In an official statement, The Pokemon Company highlighted the enduring legacy of the franchise, emphasizing that this year’s presentation "will celebrate thirty years of bringing fans together from all over the globe through the spirit of discovery, adventure, and friendship." For those unable to watch the live broadcast, The Pokemon Company and leading Nintendo news outlets will publish summaries, highlights, and detailed recaps shortly after the stream concludes.
Fans are encouraged to stay connected for real-time updates and analyses as the announcements roll out. Whether you’re a long-standing Trainer or a newcomer to the Nintendo Switch era of Pokemon, the 2026 Pokemon Presents is poised to be a must-watch event, spotlighting the franchise’s rich history and future trajectory as it enters its fourth decade.
Organized by The Pokemon Company, this presentation promises a host of announcements and retrospectives honoring three decades of Pokemon's global impact across games, trading cards, animation, and merchandise. The special Pokemon Presents will broadcast live on Pokemon Day, a date celebrated annually by the community to honor the original launch of Pokemon Red and Green in Japan.
The event is scheduled for 6am PT / 9am ET / 10pm SGT, accommodating a worldwide audience keen to witness the latest news from one of Nintendo’s most valuable and enduring properties.
Viewers can tune in via the official Pokemon YouTube channel, where an English-language stream will be made readily accessible for international fans. As with previous editions, the Pokemon Presents format closely mirrors a Nintendo Direct, delivering curated updates directly from The Pokemon Company.
Traditionally, these broadcasts have featured surprise game announcements, updates on ongoing titles for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, new features for the Pokemon HOME and Pokemon GO platforms, and occasional collaborative projects or partnerships within the broader Nintendo ecosystem. While the content of the 2026 presentation remains closely guarded until broadcast, it stands as a notable milestone in the franchise’s storied history.
Over the past three decades, the Pokemon series has achieved extraordinary commercial success.
According to The Pokemon Company, the franchise has surpassed 440 million units sold worldwide across all mainline and spin-off games, as of 2023.
Each new generation and remake—from Pokemon Red/Blue to recent Switch hits like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet—has introduced millions of players to the imaginative world of Pokemon battling, trading, and exploration. In an official statement, The Pokemon Company highlighted the enduring legacy of the franchise, emphasizing that this year’s presentation "will celebrate thirty years of bringing fans together from all over the globe through the spirit of discovery, adventure, and friendship." For those unable to watch the live broadcast, The Pokemon Company and leading Nintendo news outlets will publish summaries, highlights, and detailed recaps shortly after the stream concludes.
Fans are encouraged to stay connected for real-time updates and analyses as the announcements roll out. Whether you’re a long-standing Trainer or a newcomer to the Nintendo Switch era of Pokemon, the 2026 Pokemon Presents is poised to be a must-watch event, spotlighting the franchise’s rich history and future trajectory as it enters its fourth decade.
