Pokemon Korea announced on the 20th that it will host 'Pokemon Sports Day 2026' at COEX Hall C, 3rd floor, Samseong-dong, Seoul, from the 24th to the 25th. This event is part of the 'Pokemon Mega Festa 2026', which celebrates the franchise's 30th anniversary. For the first time in Korea, the qualifiers for the four official divisions of the 'Pokemon World Championships 2026' will be held simultaneously at a single venue.

The grand finals for the four official divisions of the 'Pokemon World Championships 2026' will be broadcast live via the official Pokemon YouTube channel. The 'Pokemon GO Asia Championship Series 2026: Korea Playoffs' will feature the top 8 contenders, with the Round of 16 through quarterfinals taking place on the 24th, followed by the semifinals and final on the 25th. In the 'Pokemon UNITE Championship Series', teams that passed the May qualifiers will compete from the quarterfinals to the final on the 24th to secure their spot as South Korea's representatives.

The 'Pokemon Trainers Cup 2026' is the stage to determine the strongest players in South Korea for the 'Pokemon Champions' category. On the 24th, Junior and Senior division matches will be held, while the Master division will take place on the 25th, both starting with a Swiss-style tournament for up to 64 participants. The 'Pokemon Trading Card Game 2026 Korean League Final Season' serves as the grand finale for the league that began last November, starting with the Swiss-style qualifiers on the 24th and culminating in the Round of 16 and final on the 25th. This is the second iteration of the event, following last year's success.

The venue will feature a 30th-anniversary exhibition, licensed merchandise booths, a Pokemon card shop, and various interactive content. On the 24th, the 'Pokemon Quiz Champion' battle will feature 8 teams that passed the online qualifiers. Additionally, a 'Pokemon Card Game Pocket' event match will be held on the same day, featuring special guests such as ChimChakMan, Karami, Napoli Matfia, and Eunha.

On the 25th, to commemorate 'Pokemon Sports Day 2026', 'Pokemon The Orchestra' will be performed by conductor Jin Sol, the Flatjic Symphony Orchestra, and a band, allowing attendees to enjoy the music of the Pokemon world. Other activities include the 'Beginner's Class' for learning the basics of the Pokemon Trading Card Game, 'Start Deck 100 Battle Collection' mini-leagues, and various game experience zones.

All visitors to 'Pokemon Sports Day 2026' will receive 4 commemorative digital medals for the smartphone version of 'Pokemon HOME'. Those who follow the official Pokemon Instagram or X accounts can also receive a branded sun visor. While admission is free, the event will operate on a pre-application lottery system to ensure a safe and pleasant environment.

For more details, please visit the official Pokemon website or their official SNS channels.