Pokemon GO Fest 2025 Host Cities Announced

Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris to Host the Event

Pokemon GO Fest 2025 is coming, and Niantic has announced the three host cities: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris. Mark your calendars, trainers!

While Pokemon GO's initial fervor has subsided, the game maintains a dedicated global player base. A major draw for in-person participation is the annual Pokemon GO Fest, typically held across three cities, with a corresponding global event. These Fests are renowned for featuring rare and regional Pokemon, including previously unavailable Shiny forms, making them highly attractive to many players. The global event often provides similar benefits for those unable to attend in person.

The 2025 festivities will kick off in Osaka, Japan (May 29 - June 1), followed by Jersey City, New Jersey (June 6-8), and concluding in Paris, France (June 13-15). Specific event details, including pricing and featured Pokemon, remain undisclosed for now, with Niantic promising further information closer to the dates.

2024's GO Fest: A Potential Indicator for 2025 Pricing?

Anticipation is high for this year's Pokemon GO Fest, with ticket pricing a key area of interest. Past pricing has shown regional variations and minor year-to-year fluctuations. In 2023 and 2024, the Japanese event cost approximately ¥3500-¥3600, while the European event saw a price reduction from roughly $40 USD in 2023 to $33 in 2024. US pricing remained consistent at $30 for both years, with global events priced at $14.99.

However, a recent price increase for Pokemon GO Community Day tickets—from $1 to $2 USD—has sparked player discontent. This could foreshadow potential price hikes for GO Fest. Given the negative community reaction to this relatively small increase, Niantic will likely proceed cautiously, especially considering the dedication of in-person attendees who travel considerable distances for these special events.