Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, which means no shortage of events and merchandise and more await. While there haven’t been a lot of details released up until now, Nintendo has pulled the curtain back on one thing to look forward to: an in-person event for Pokémon Day 2026 at both its Nintendo New York and San Francisco retail store. The company made the announcement via X (along with word that there will be launch events for Mario Tennis Fever):
Join us at Nintendo NEW YORK and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO this month for in-person events.
Find full details here:
📍Nintendo NEW YORK: https://t.co/OUY66tef8k
📍Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO: https://t.co/6ayBRPUccp pic.twitter.com/UBjcn4jtJJ— Nintendo NY | SAN FRANCISCO (@NintendoStoreUS) February 2, 2026
If you go to the websites link in the post, you’ll find virtually the exact same text for both. Here’s what is said:
Celebrate Pokémon Day at Nintendo NEW YORK
Pokémon Day 2026 is on Feb. 27, and you’re invited to celebrate 30 years of fun! Join your friends at Nintendo NEW YORK for a full day of festivities.
Stay tuned for more details!
Celebrate Pokémon Day at Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO
Pokémon Day 2026 is on Feb. 27, and you’re invited to celebrate 30 years of fun! Join your friends at Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO for a full day of festivities.
Stay tuned for more details!
So what can fans expect? Your guess is as good as ours, but any number of things could happen. Photo opportunities with Pikachu, TCG cards, collectibles—honestly all of it is potentially on the table. What do you think? What are you hoping for? And will you be going? Share with us in the comments and on social media!
Source: Nintendo Store US X Account