It’s just a day away from the annual celebration all things Pokemon. The Pokemon Day event starts tomorrow morning and it should be packed free stuff again An exciting game unfolds to fans who collect creatures around the world. Considering that the juggernaut franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary, it’s safe to assume that there will be some interesting information included in the next Pokemon Presents broadcast.
There is a lot of excitement leading up to the big event. Pokemon TCG Pocket recently released the Paldean Wonders card set expansion, and The Pokemon Company revealed that FireRed and LeafGreen are getting Switch ports in conjunction with Pokemon Home. Now the stage is set for The Pokemon Company to reveal new mainline Pokemon games for the Switch as well Switch 2.
This is where The Pokemon Company goes live with its first Pokemon Presents broadcast of the year, setting audience expectations for what we can expect to see in the world of mobile monsters in 2026.
What time does Pokemon Presents air on Pokemon Day?
The first Pokemon Presents live stream of the year takes place tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 27. The show starts bright and early for American audiences, so you’ll have to avoid sleeping in if you want to keep up with the latest announcements.
Here’s when Friday’s Pokemon Day live stream starts in your time zone:
ET: 9 a.m
CT: 8 a.m
MT: 7 a.m
PT: 6 a.m
Expect to see updates for the latest games like Pokemon Legends: ZA through The Pokemon Company’s social media channels.
How to watch Pokemon February Launch live stream
The Pokemon Company is responsible for the live streaming of Pokemon Presents, which means you can watch the announcement via any of its social media channels.
While I recommend watching the stream on The Pokemon Company’s YouTube or Twitch channels, you can also keep up with the announcements on TikTok. Regular updates will also be posted on the company’s Instagram account throughout the event.
What will be announced on Pokemon Day 2026?
It’s safe to assume that February’s Pokemon Presents live stream will feature some long-awaited releases, as 2026 is a big year for the Pokemon brand.
The live stream marks the 30th anniversary of Pokemon Red and Pokemon Green (the first Pokemon games for the Game Boy) being released in Japan. We know that the stream will be around 25 minutes long, making it one of the longest Pokemon Presents shows ever.
I suspect the live stream will serve as a triumphant episode celebrating Pokemon’s cultural impact before turning to the future and showing fans what’s to come.
And what treats await tomorrow’s event? I expect to see updates and free Pokemon mobile games first, because these are some of the biggest money makers. If this Pokemon Day presentation is anything like last year’s, we’re in for a treat sweet in Pokemon Go, Pokemon Masters EX, Pokemon Cafe ReMix and Pokemon TCG Pocket. We may also see a special announcement Pokemon Scarlet and Violet attack event and Pokemon Legends: ZA Mega stone distribution.
The distribution of Mega stones may be free on Pokemon Day.
After celebrating the games that have been released so far, it is likely that the presentation will focus on the next one. We’ll almost certainly get a reminder that Nintendo Switch ports of Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen are available starting on Pokemon Day. I expect the big news will be the physical release date of the new Pokemon competitive game, Pokemon Championswhich is expected to come out in time for the Pokemon World Championships 2026.
If we’re really lucky, we might even hear about the 10th generation of the main Pokemon games. While Game Freak has freed itself from a consistent release schedule, we should definitely see Pokemon Wind and Wave rumors. While the popular Teraleak hints at what the development studio might show off next, it’s time to get a glimpse of what the next Pokemon games are actually about.
