Event guides & updates
Plan your next event with schedules, bonus checklists, featured encounters and research details. Browse the calendar, then open a guide for the full picture.
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10 Oct 2026, 14:00 – 10 Oct 2026, 17:00 · local time
Use the three-hour Zorua catch window on 10 October, then review evolutions before the later Sucker Punch deadline.
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24 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 25 Oct 2026, 18:00 · local time
Existing Boston ticket holders receive a global replacement weekend on 24–25 October. Separate Eevee research still requires Boston PokéStops.
8 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 6 Oct 2026, 10:00 · local time
September’s point window closes on 6 October, but its unlocked rewards and Deluxe Timed Incubator have later deadlines.
25 Oct 2026, 02:30 · UTC
The 24 October Twitch broadcast offers jersey research after 30 minutes of eligible viewing. Link accounts before the stream and claim the Drop.
24 Oct 2026, 14:00 – 24 Oct 2026, 17:00 · local time
Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf debut in five-star Max Battles on 24 October. Your region determines the featured boss.
28 Jul 2027, 17:00 – 2 Aug 2027, 23:59 · local time
This Minior window crosses the month boundary, from 28 July to 2 August, with boosted encounters during local evening hours.
10 Aug 2027, 17:00 – 15 Aug 2027, 23:59 · local time
Save 10–15 August for Perseids, then recheck the 17:00–21:00 local Minior encounter hours nearer the event.
19 Oct 2026, 17:00 – 24 Oct 2026, 23:59 · local time
Orionids opens on 19 October. Set aside the 17:00–21:00 local encounter block and distinguish it from the wider event window.
14 Nov 2026, 17:00 – 19 Nov 2026, 23:59 · local time
The 14–19 November Minior window overlaps Wild Area Global. Compare daily hours before splitting your collection plans.
11 Dec 2026, 17:00 – 16 Dec 2026, 23:59 · local time
Geminids runs 11–16 December, with evening Minior encounters and different core-color debuts in the two hemispheres.
3 May 2027, 17:00 – 8 May 2027, 23:59 · local time
Plan the 3–8 May Minior window around its daily evening encounters, with a reminder to recheck the schedule before spring.
27 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 20 Oct 2026, 22:00 · local time
Selected US retailers host Mega Gengar raids and Timed Research. Getting the research, claiming it and redeeming gift cards follow different dates.
17 Oct 2026, 11:00 – 17 Oct 2026, 17:00 · local time
Sandile features in 2 km Eggs on 17 October. Compare the free half-distance bonus with optional quarter-distance research and finish claims by 17:00.
25 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 15 Jan 2027, 20:00 · local time
Participating stores unlock Lucario and avatar-item research. The separate shoes code ends in January, while research claims continue into February.
Save 19–21 February for the Los Angeles Alola Tour, with ticket access, venue details and gameplay hours still to be announced.
Kaohsiung hosts an in-person Alola Tour on 19–21 February. Check future venue, ticket and daily-hour announcements before booking.
The worldwide Alola Tour is announced for 27–28 February. Daily hours, ticket terms and gameplay details are still pending.
6 Oct 2026, 10:00 – 3 Nov 2026, 10:00 · local time
October’s pass features Kyogre, while Deluxe offers a Lucky Trinket. Earning points, claiming rewards and using the trinket end at different times.
4 Oct 2026, 00:00 – 10 Oct 2026, 23:59 · local time
Astronaut Pikachu features in one-star raids and free research. Space Week ends on 10 October, with research completion and claims due two days later.
18 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 22 Sept 2026, 20:00 · local time
The Horizons research code is historical coverage. Its official reward deadline was 22 September, and a Special Background was not guaranteed.
7 Oct 2026, 06:00 – 13 Oct 2026, 22:00 · local time
The provisional Yveltal rotation covers 7–13 October. A separate opening-day Raid Hour offers a shorter option for groups that can meet on Wednesday.
7 Oct 2026, 06:00 – 3 Nov 2026, 22:00 · local time
Incarnate Forme Shadow Landorus is provisionally listed for weekend appearances within the 7 October–3 November rotation. Check the active roster before travelling.
28 Oct 2026, 18:00 – 28 Oct 2026, 19:00 · local time
Origin Forme Giratina is provisionally listed for 28 October, 18:00–19:00 local. Name the form in your invitation and check the encounter before joining.
21 Oct 2026, 18:00 – 21 Oct 2026, 19:00 · local time
Palkia is provisionally listed for 21 October, 18:00–19:00 local. Decide the meeting point and length of your outing before the first raid invitation.
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