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Over 50,000 fans gather for Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:45 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Over 50,000 fans gather for Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco

Summary

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships have drawn over 50,000 fans to San Francisco, with the event taking place at the Moscone Center. This year marks the introduction of Pokémon XP, a fan convention coinciding with the competitions. Attendees are engaging in games like Pokémon Go and the trading card game, celebrating a return to San Francisco after ten years. Organizers anticipate a significant turnout for Championship Sunday at Chase Center, where fans are eager for community connections. Festivalgoers are also enjoying the city's attractions while participating in the event.

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Key Details

•Over 50,000 Pokémon fans attend the event in San Francisco.
•Pokémon XP is introduced as a new fan convention.
•Championship Sunday is expected to draw around 16,000 fans.
•Fans are participating in Pokémon Go and trading card competitions.
•Visitors are exploring local attractions in San Francisco.

Latest Updates

8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Pokémon XP makes its debut in SF as over 50,000 fans converge at Moscone Center

What they're saying

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Pokémon history is happening right now in San Francisco. More than 50,000 Pokémon fans are in the city for the 2026 World Championships. But there's also a brand-new event to kick off the globally anticipated competition: Pokémon XP.
— Yahoo Sports

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