Save the Date for the 2026 World Championships Preview Show - Pokemon.com

The Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, California, are quickly approaching as competitors prepare to battle for the crown August 28–30, 2026. Worlds is the capstone event of the 2026 season, and there’s no better time to get up to speed on the state of competitive Pokémon.

Looking for opinions from some of the brightest minds in the game leading up to the event, or just looking to catch up on the latest strategies? Learn everything there is to know before Worlds by tuning in to the 2026 Worlds Preview Show on the official Pokémon Twitch channel and the Play! Pokémon YouTube channel on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (9:00 p.m. GMT)!

There's more than competition-related discussion, too. Get into the Worlds mood with a closer look at this year's Worlds plush and a chill listening party at the end of the show featuring the 2026 Worlds soundtrack. Don't forget to tune in for a special Pokémon Pokopia announcement taking place for PokémonXP and 2026 Worlds!

Here are our hosts and broadcast panelists for the preview show.

The hosts and expert panelists share years of experience in the world of Pokémon competitive events and are eager to provide their unique perspectives on what to expect for Worlds. During the preview show, you’ll get the full lowdown with in-depth competitor interviews, engaging roundtable discussions, and the top three competitive moments from each game this year.

We’re also excited to interview the following competitors about their areas of expertise.

These experts will provide live commentary during matches broadcast on stream, debriefs between matches, and post-game interviews with competitors.

Tune in to the show on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT. And don’t forget to bookmark the Worlds broadcast, so you can watch when all the action goes live August 28–30, 2026.