Approximately 1.71 Million Trainers Gather in Tokyo for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo, Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Pokémon GO with Record-Breaking Attendance

Niantic, Inc. (hereinafter, Niantic) held the real-world event 'Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo' for the 10th anniversary of 'Pokémon GO' from Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1, with the main venue at the Tokyo Waterfront City (Daiba/Aomi area). The event saw approximately 115,000 participants over four days, a new record. Including trainers (players) who participated in the 'City-Wide Gameplay' that started earlier on Monday, May 25 across the Tokyo metropolitan area (excluding islands), the total number of trainers was approximately 1.71 million. The total distance walked by these trainers within Tokyo reached approximately 31.61 million km, equivalent to about 790 times around the Earth or about 41 round trips between the Earth and the Moon. The total number of Pokémon caught amounted to approximately 439 million. All these figures significantly surpassed previous records*, symbolizing the expansion of real-world exploration and interaction generated by 'Pokémon GO'. *Comparison with past real-world events organized by Niantic The festival 'Pokémon GO Fest' for the location-based smartphone game app 'Pokémon GO', which boasts over 1 billion downloads worldwide, will be held this year in three cities worldwide, starting with Tokyo, followed by Chicago, USA, and Copenhagen, Denmark. In Tokyo, the main venues were three parks: Odaiba Seaside Park (Minato-ku), Symbol Promenade Park (Koto-ku), and Shiokaze Park (Shinagawa-ku), featuring four zones that leveraged the characteristics of each area. Trainers from around the world gathered to enjoy stage and booth events, explore vast areas, and take on time challenges and special gameplay to obtain rare Pokémon. The park venues were decorated with a giant 'Pikachu' balloon as a symbol, along with various Pokémon photo spots and real 'PokéStops'. Beyond gameplay, trainers from around the world enjoyed exchanging Pokémon, taking photos at photo spots and greeting Pokémon, experiencing the unique 'connecting with people' aspect of 'Pokémon GO'. At Symbol Promenade Park, a tower designed with a giant Poké Ball object appeared. 'Pikachu' and friends performed the 'Pikachu Dance', and each park offered content that could be enjoyed without a ticket. Photo booths featuring Pokémon popping out in AR, dance stages, and food corners were bustling with many visitors, including not only Pokémon fans but also tourists. A highlight of the 'Park Venue Gameplay' (morning and afternoon sessions each day, 8 sessions total) was the first implementation of the 'Super Mega Raid', where approximately 1,000 trainers teamed up to challenge 'Mega Mewtwo X' and 'Mega Mewtwo Y'. A new system was introduced where energy charges when devices are held aloft, drawing cheers for this surprise feature. The sight of thousands of trainers holding their smartphones high against the sparkling night sky was spectacular, enveloping the venue in a sense of unity unique to real-world events. This time, in conjunction with famous spots in three Tokyo wards (Minato-ku, Koto-ku, Shinagawa-ku), a total of three 'GO Stamp Rallies' were implemented, following those in Osaka and Nagasaki. Stamps can be collected at in-game PokéStops, and depending on the number collected, players can catch Pokémon with location backgrounds featuring landmarks from the three wards. This 'GO Stamp Rally' will continue even after 'Pokémon GO Fest' ends, with the aim of contributing to regional revitalization. Enjoy exploring the city of Tokyo along with the 'Pokéfuta Stamp Rally'. Held once a year in various regions around the world, 'Pokémon GO Fest' was first held in Chicago, USA in 2018. In Japan, this is the 6th time since the Yokohama event in 2019, and the first time in Tokyo. This year, as a special year celebrating the 10th anniversary of 'Pokémon GO', 'City-Wide Gameplay' was offered across the Tokyo metropolitan area (excluding islands). Numerous initiatives allowed the entire city to enjoy the world of 'Pokémon GO', including special photo booths and art exhibitions at Toranomon/Roppongi Hills, and distribution of limited novelties in shopping districts. As a city-strolling event, it contributed to creating vibrancy throughout Tokyo, making the Tokyo event the largest in 'Pokémon GO Fest' history in terms of play area, number of participants, and duration. Yuki Kawamura, Senior Director, Niantic, Inc. 'I am very happy that we were able to conclude 'Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo' safely and successfully with so many Trainers. Seeing the smiles of everyone enjoying the game while interacting with friends and family at the park venues centered around Odaiba and various locations in Tokyo made this an unforgettable event for us as well. We had approximately 1.71 million people participate throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area during the event period. As 'Pokémon GO' celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, we will continue to challenge ourselves to create new experiences so that it remains a game loved by Trainers for a long time to come.' We introduce various trainer interviews, including the voices of trainers saying 'It's fun like a festival' and 'I want to enjoy all the event content', an overseas participant saying 'I'm excited for the first Tokyo event!', a family who shared their story of 'We met through Pokémon GO and got married', and a couple who said 'I don't often go out alone, but since we can play together as a couple, it's a reason to go out' and 'Odaiba is a memorable place where we came to catch Lapras'. Interview video is here. ■ What is 'Pokémon GO Fest'? 'Pokémon GO Fest' is the largest real-world event for 'Pokémon GO', held once a year where trainers from around the world gather in three selected cities (Asia-Pacific / Europe / Americas) to explore together. Since its first event in Chicago, USA in 2018, it has been held in major cities around the world, providing a unique community experience where many trainers travel across borders to participate. In 2026, it will be held starting in Tokyo, Japan , followed by Chicago, USA , and Copenhagen, Denmark . Additionally, on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 'Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global' will be offered for free to all Trainers to celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Pokémon GO'. During this period, you can enjoy 'Pokémon GO Fest' even outside of Tokyo. Furthermore, 'Community Celebrations', events for interacting with local communities, will be held at 26 locations worldwide.