Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Schedule and Venue Details

With the arrival of a new year comes fresh excitement for *Pokémon GO* fans, as Niantic gears up to deliver another thrilling lineup of live, in-person events. In previous years, players expressed frustration over delayed announcements for major experiences like GO Fest. Fortunately, it seems Niantic has listened—this year, they’re giving Trainers an early heads-up on what’s coming next.

When Is Pokémon GO Fest 2025?

Mark your calendars, because Niantic has officially confirmed the dates for Pokémon GO Fest 2025, all taking place throughout the month of June. This year's event will feature three global host cities, each with its own multi-day schedule:

• GO Fest Osaka: May 29 – June 1
• GO Fest Jersey City: June 6 – June 8
• GO Fest Paris: June 13 – June 15

While tickets are not yet available for purchase, this early announcement gives fans ample time to plan time off work or school and organize travel logistics. Based on previous ticketing models, attendees will likely need to select a specific day from each weekend when tickets go live. Keep in mind that participation is limited to the date you choose, so flexibility in your plans could be key.

As of now, no official Global GO Fest dates have been revealed. However, following past trends, a worldwide version of the event may follow in late June or early July, allowing remote players to experience part of the festivities from home.

All Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Locations

The three selected venues for Pokémon GO Fest 2025 are:

• Osaka, Japan
• Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
• Paris, France

Two of these locations return from 2024, as both Japan and the United States continue to serve as popular hosts for large-scale Pokémon GO events. France steps in as a new venue this year, replacing Spain which hosted one of the 2024 festivals.

Though no Global GO Fest has been announced yet, recent years have included a digital counterpart following the live events. These virtual editions allow players across the globe to enjoy exclusive content and features inspired by the real-world festivities.

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Pokémon GO Fest 2025 Event Details

While revealing the festival dates early is exciting, Niantic hasn't shared many specifics about what players can expect during the event itself. Much of the focus on their official channels remains on the upcoming GO Tour: Unova, set to take place in February 2025 across New Taipei City, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, California, USA.

Historically, Pokémon GO Fest has served as a launchpad for major game updates and Pokémon debuts. For example, last year’s event introduced Necrozma and the Fusion mechanic, along with a variety of special Raids, wild spawns, and Shiny releases.

This year’s GO Fest 2025 promises to follow suit, offering a packed event full of rare spawns, exclusive Raid bosses, and unique gameplay mechanics tailored for the festival atmosphere. Specific details will likely begin rolling out shortly after the conclusion of the GO Tour: Unova, giving fans something to look forward to beyond the initial date reveal.

Stay tuned for more updates as Niantic continues to build anticipation for what could be one of the most memorable Pokémon GO Fest events yet.

Pokémon GO is available to play now on iOS and Android devices.