The Pokémon Presents 2026 event in February is official: date, time, possible announcements, and how to watch it live

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have officially locked in a major date for fans: Pokémon Presents 2026. The digital showcase—where the future of the world’s biggest entertainment franchise is usually unveiled—will stream on February 27, 2026, and expectations are sky‑high. That same day, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will return in digital format for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. But the real question is whether we’ll finally get a first look at the tenth generation of Pokémon following Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Presents 2026: Date, US time, expected length, and what to watch for

February 27 marks Pokémon Day, the anniversary of the original games’ 1996 launch in Japan. And 2026 isn’t just any year—it’s the franchise’s 30th anniversary, making this Pokémon Presents especially significant.

Here’s when the event will stream in Eastern Time: 9:00 AM ET — Friday, February 27, 2026

Based on last year’s presentation, fans can expect a runtime of at least 20 minutes. In 2025, the showcase delivered the first gameplay trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which hit stores that October. With that precedent, it’s likely we’ll see updates on already‑announced titles—especially Pokémon Champions, the new competitive ecosystem designed to support official tournaments for years to come. The game is slated for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Android, and iOS.

Will Gen 10 finally be revealed?

There’s another elephant in the room: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet launched back in 2022. Given the franchise’s typical release cadence, it wouldn’t be surprising if Nintendo uses this anniversary year to tease the next mainline entries—rumored to be titled Pokémon Wind and Pokémon Wave (names still unconfirmed).

If Gen 10 does appear, many expect it to be exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. The reasoning is straightforward:

A milestone moment for Pokémon fans worldwide

No matter what gets announced, one thing is certain: February 27, 2026, is shaping up to be a landmark day for Pokémon. Alongside the digital return of FireRed and LeafGreen, fans will get a clearer picture of where the franchise is headed—whether that’s competitive innovations like Pokémon Champions or the first glimpse of a brand‑new generation.

The countdown has officially begun.

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