The Pokémon franchise turns 30 this year, and The Pokémon Company is marking the occasion with a Pokémon Presents livestream on February 27, 2026 — Pokémon Day. The presentation is expected to run roughly 25 minutes and will feature announcements spanning mainline games, mobile titles, the TCG, merchandise, and more.
Quick answer: Pokémon Presents 2026 begins on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM GMT. You can watch it live on the official Pokémon YouTube channel or the official Pokémon Twitch channel.
Stream time: February 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM GMT
Pokémon Presents 2026 start times by region
Because the stream goes live simultaneously worldwide, the local date and time vary depending on where you are. For regions east of GMT, the broadcast falls in the late evening of February 27 or the early hours of February 28.
| Region | Date | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| US West Coast (PT) | February 27 | 6:00 AM |
| US East Coast (ET) | February 27 | 9:00 AM |
| Brazil (BRT) | February 27 | 11:00 AM |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | February 27 | 2:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CET) | February 27 | 3:00 PM |
| India (IST) | February 27 | 7:30 PM |
| China (CST) | February 27 | 10:00 PM |
| Japan (JST) | February 27 | 11:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | February 28 | 1:00 AM |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | February 28 | 3:00 AM |
How to watch the 30th anniversary stream
The Pokémon Company will broadcast the Presents on its official YouTube and Twitch channels. Both will carry the same feed at the same time, so pick whichever platform you prefer. The Pokémon Instagram and TikTok accounts are also expected to carry related updates and clips.
If you miss the live broadcast, don't worry. Past Pokémon Presents videos are archived on YouTube immediately after the stream ends, so you can watch a full replay at your convenience.
Confirmed announcement: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch
One major reveal has already been made ahead of the showcase itself. Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen — the GBA remakes of the original Kanto adventures — will launch on the Nintendo Switch eShop on February 27, 2026, the same day as the Presents. These ports are available to preorder now.
The early confirmation of these classic titles sets the tone for a nostalgia-heavy anniversary event, and it likely won't be the only retro callback during the stream.
What else to expect from Pokémon Presents 2026
With 30 years of history to celebrate, the presentation is widely expected to be larger in scope than a typical annual Pokémon Day broadcast. Several categories of announcements are on the radar.
Generation 10 reveal is the biggest anticipated moment. No new mainline Pokémon game has been announced for 2026 yet, and it has been roughly four years since Pokémon Scarlet and Violet launched. Fans expect to see the new region, starter Pokémon, and legendary creatures for the tenth generation, with many anticipating that these games will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Pokémon Pokopia, a cozy life-sim spinoff, is already confirmed for a March 5 release on Switch 2. The Presents would be a natural venue for a final pre-launch showcase with new gameplay footage or details.
Pokémon Champions, a strategy game slated for sometime in 2026, still lacks a concrete release date. An announcement during the stream would make sense given the timing.
Mobile game updates traditionally occupy a significant portion of any Pokémon Presents. Expect news for Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon TCG Pocket, and Pokémon Cafe ReMix. Event bonuses, new content drops, and in-game tie-ins for the 30th anniversary are all likely.
Pokémon TCG announcements are also a staple of these presentations. New mechanics, card sets, or expansion details for both the physical card game and TCG Pocket could surface.
There has also been speculation about a Detective Pikachu movie sequel tease and potential additions to the Nintendo Switch Online classic game library, including Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, which were announced for Switch Online back in April 2025 but have not yet launched.
Datamine leak backstory
The stream's date and time were actually uncovered weeks early through a datamine of Pokémon Masters. The Brazilian version of the mobile game contained references to the February 27 Pokémon Day event, including a promotional banner. Sharp-eyed fans noticed the banner featured the protagonists from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! rather than the classic Red and Blue characters, sparking speculation about a possible Let's Go sequel or relaunch for Switch 2. Whether that pans out or was simply a coincidental art choice remains to be seen.
February 27 is shaping up to be one of the biggest Pokémon Days in the franchise's history. Between the confirmed FireRed and LeafGreen ports, the strong likelihood of a Gen 10 reveal, and the weight of a milestone anniversary, the roughly 25-minute presentation should pack a lot into a short window. Set a reminder for 6:00 AM PT and tune in on YouTube or Twitch to catch everything as it happens.