2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP
Official Pokémon broadcasts bring together the 2026 World Championships competition and PokémonXP panels and activities.
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Where and when to watch
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- Play Pokémon on YouTube
Friday coverage
Watch on Play Pokémon on YouTube ↗ - Pokémon on Twitch
Friday coverage
Watch on Pokémon on Twitch ↗ - Play Pokémon on YouTube
Saturday coverage
Watch on Play Pokémon on YouTube ↗ - Pokémon on Twitch
Saturday coverage
Watch on Pokémon on Twitch ↗
03Air times around the worldSee worldwide air times
| City | Play Pokémon on YouTube | Pokémon on Twitch | Play Pokémon on YouTube | Pokémon on Twitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Fri, Aug 28, 9:00 AM PDT | Fri, Aug 28, 9:00 AM PDT | Sat, Aug 29, 9:00 AM PDT | Sat, Aug 29, 9:00 AM PDT |
| New York | Fri, Aug 28, 12:00 PM EDT | Fri, Aug 28, 12:00 PM EDT | Sat, Aug 29, 12:00 PM EDT | Sat, Aug 29, 12:00 PM EDT |
| London | Fri, Aug 28, 5:00 PM GMT+1 | Fri, Aug 28, 5:00 PM GMT+1 | Sat, Aug 29, 5:00 PM GMT+1 | Sat, Aug 29, 5:00 PM GMT+1 |
| Paris | Fri, Aug 28, 6:00 PM GMT+2 | Fri, Aug 28, 6:00 PM GMT+2 | Sat, Aug 29, 6:00 PM GMT+2 | Sat, Aug 29, 6:00 PM GMT+2 |
| Riyadh | Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 PM GMT+3 | Fri, Aug 28, 7:00 PM GMT+3 | Sat, Aug 29, 7:00 PM GMT+3 | Sat, Aug 29, 7:00 PM GMT+3 |
| Dubai | Fri, Aug 28, 8:00 PM GMT+4 | Fri, Aug 28, 8:00 PM GMT+4 | Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 PM GMT+4 | Sat, Aug 29, 8:00 PM GMT+4 |
| New Delhi | Fri, Aug 28, 9:30 PM GMT+5:30 | Fri, Aug 28, 9:30 PM GMT+5:30 | Sat, Aug 29, 9:30 PM GMT+5:30 | Sat, Aug 29, 9:30 PM GMT+5:30 |
| Tokyo | Sat, Aug 29, 1:00 AM GMT+9 | Sat, Aug 29, 1:00 AM GMT+9 | Sun, Aug 30, 1:00 AM GMT+9 | Sun, Aug 30, 1:00 AM GMT+9 |
| Sydney | Sat, Aug 29, 2:00 AM GMT+10 | Sat, Aug 29, 2:00 AM GMT+10 | Sun, Aug 30, 2:00 AM GMT+10 | Sun, Aug 30, 2:00 AM GMT+10 |
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What to expect
Official Pokémon broadcasts bring together the 2026 World Championships competition and PokémonXP panels and activities.
The official 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP coverage begins Friday, 28 August. Pokémon confirms live competition coverage alongside PokémonXP panels, activities and special announcements.
The Friday broadcast begins at 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time, which is 16:00 UTC and 19:00 in Riyadh. Saturday coverage begins at the same time. Official viewing options include the Play Pokémon YouTube channel and Pokémon Twitch channels.
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Announced games
Announced games will appear here as they’re confirmed.
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Common questions
When does the 2026 Pokémon Worlds broadcast begin?
Friday, 28 August 2026 at 09:00 PDT, which is 16:00 UTC and 19:00 in Riyadh.
Where can I watch?
Pokémon lists its official broadcast hub, Play Pokémon on YouTube and official Pokémon Twitch channels.
Last updated Aug 26, 2026, 7:05 AM