Pokémon Presents Broadcast Confirmed For Pokémon Day 2026
The Pokémon Company has officially announced the return of its annual presentation, Pokémon Presents, set to air for Pokémon Day 2026.
Pokémon Day is celebrated every year on February 27, marking the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red & Green back in 1996 — and in 2026 the franchise officially celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Broadcast Date & Time (Australia)
For Australian viewers, the stream will actually take place late at night due to the Japanese broadcast time.
- Countdown Begins: 10:30 PM (AEST/ACDT) – February 27
- Pokémon Presents Starts: 11:00 PM (AEST/ACDT) – February 27
- Runtime: Approximately 25 minutes
- Where to Watch: Official Pokémon YouTube channel
So yes — this one is a late-night stream for us Aussies, but historically these are the biggest announcements Pokémon makes all year and it is on a Friday night, so that’s not too bad.
What Pokémon Presents Usually Reveals
Pokémon Presents is effectively Pokémon’s version of a Nintendo Direct. Each year it includes updates across the entire franchise, not just games.
Based on previous broadcasts and confirmed franchise activity in 2026, fans are expecting news across multiple areas:
Video Games
- Potential updates for Pokémon Legends Z-A and its Mega Dimension content
- Pokémon GO events and seasonal content
- Pokémon Unite announcements or new playable Pokémon
- Possible new spin-off titles
Trading Card Game
- New TCG expansions and anniversary products
- International event tie-ins
Anime & Media
- Anime announcements or new story arcs
- Anniversary videos and collaborations
Merchandise & Events
- Pokémon Center merchandise drops
- Collaborations and theme park announcements
- 30th Anniversary campaigns
The Pokémon Company has already confirmed that 2026 will feature a year-long anniversary celebration, so this broadcast is expected to kick off many of those reveals.
Why This One Is Important
Pokémon Day presentations are historically where the franchise announces its biggest projects. Past Pokémon Presents streams have revealed entirely new generations, major DLC expansions, and even new gameplay mechanics.
With Pokémon turning 30 years old in 2026, this particular broadcast is widely expected to be one of the most significant Pokémon presentations in years.
If you’re a fan, you’ll definitely want to stay up — this is very likely where the next big Pokémon announcements will finally be revealed.
