Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Dates, Locations Revealed

As the new year unfolds, *Pokemon GO* enthusiasts can look forward to a fresh lineup of live, in-person events. Niantic, the game's developer, has historically faced criticism for late announcements of major events like GO Fest. However, they've taken feedback to heart and are rolling out the event schedule earlier this year.

When Is Pokemon GO Fest 2025?

Niantic has officially announced the dates for GO Fest 2025, all set to occur in June. This year, the festival will span three exciting locations, each with its own schedule:

• GO Fest Osaka: May 29 – June 1
• GO Fest Jersey City: June 6 – June 8
• GO Fest Paris: June 13 – June 15

Tickets are yet to be released, but early announcements allow fans to start planning their time off and travel arrangements. Based on previous events, attendees will need to select a specific date within the weekend for their participation. This means a bit of flexibility in your travel plans might be necessary until tickets are available and your chosen date is confirmed.

While no global GO Fest dates have been set for 2025, historical trends suggest a worldwide event might take place in late June or early July.

All Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Locations

The chosen locations for GO Fest 2025 are:

• Osaka, Japan
• Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
• Paris, France

Two of these countries, Japan and the USA, are returning hosts from 2024. France marks a fresh change from last year's Spanish venue.

Although a global event hasn't been confirmed, recent years have seen a scaled-down virtual version of GO Fest, allowing players worldwide to participate post the in-person gatherings.

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Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Event Details

Despite the early announcement of dates, Niantic is keeping event specifics under wraps for now. The focus on the Pokemon GO official website remains on the upcoming GO Tour: Unova, scheduled for February 2025 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, California, USA.

Typically, GO Fest events are known for introducing new features and Pokemon to the game. Last year's event, for example, debuted Necrozma and the Fusion mechanic. These events are also heavy on Raids, capitalizing on the gathering of Pokemon GO enthusiasts. Expect exciting wild spawns, Shiny debuts, and other bonuses tailored to make the in-person experience thrilling. Specific details for GO Fest 2025 will likely emerge following the conclusion of the Unova Tour.

And that wraps up everything you need to know about Pokemon GO Fest 2025, including dates and locations.

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