The Pokémon Company has officially confirmed that the next Pokémon Presents livestream will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026 — aligning with the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration on Pokémon Day. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m. Pacific / 9:00 a.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. GMT / 3:00 p.m. CET and can be watched on The Pokémon Company’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
Pokémon Day is an annual holiday that commemorates the original 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green in Japan — marking three decades of the globe-spanning franchise. This year’s presentation promises to be especially significant given the milestone anniversary, with The Pokémon Company teasing “exciting updates and announcements across the Pokémon franchise.”
What’s Already Announced
One confirmed highlight is the release of classic Game Boy Advance remakes Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. These titles will launch on the same day as the Pokémon Presents stream — February 27 — as standalone digital purchases on the Nintendo eShop.
Unlike many other legacy releases that appear in the Nintendo Switch Online classic games library, these titles will be sold individually, bringing one of the franchise’s all-time favorite regions to modern hardware.
Fans’ Expectations and Speculation
Although The Pokémon Company hasn’t revealed the full list of announcements yet, expectations are high. Past Pokémon Presents showcases have delivered a blend of content across the franchise — from updates to Pokémon GO, Pokémon Unite, and Pokémon TCG Pocket, to spin-off titles and animated media reveals.
Crucially, many fans are hopeful that this event could provide the first official glimpse at the next mainline generation of Pokémon games — potentially teased ahead of future releases. While there’s no official confirmation, the milestone anniversary adds fuel to the speculation.
Event Details & How to Watch
The Pokémon Presents livestream is expected to run for about 20–30 minutes and will be available globally via:
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The Pokémon Company’s official YouTube channel
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The official Twitch channel
With major franchise updates often debuting on Pokémon Day, fans around the world are gearing up for a potentially record-setting Pokémon Presents event in 2026.