Pokémon GO Events Calendar October 2026

October 2026 at a glance

Community DayCommunity Day: ZoruaSat, Oct 10, 2 PM

RaidsShadow Raid: Thundurus, Five-Star Raid: Xerneas and 2 moreWed, Sept 9 to Wed, Oct 28

Max BattlesMax Battle: Dynamax Sobble, Gigantamax Cinderace Max Battle Day and 1 moreMon, Sept 28 to Mon, Oct 26

Spotlight HoursSpotlight HourThu, Oct 1 to Thu, Oct 29

ResearchSandile Hatch DaySat, Oct 17, 11 AM

EventsPokemongo Iitdelhi, Harvest Festival and 4 moreMon, Sept 28 to Mon, Oct 19

GO Battle LeagueMaster League + Mega Color Cup (Great League), Great League Mega + Ultra League Mega + Master League Mega and 3 moreTue, Sept 29 to Tue, Nov 3

18 announced events this month, each one parsed from its own official post. Dashed rows are expected, meaning the game's weekly cadence, shown before Scopely has confirmed them. GO Battle League rows are scheduled, read from the game's own rotation table.

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Latest from Pokémon GO

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  Celebrate the release of Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration with Mega Raids and Timed Research at select retail locations! 🎉 Plus, Trainers who redeem a…

  @PokemonGoApp · Sept 27, 2026, 8:29 PM UTC
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  Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Event

  pokemongo.com · Sept 27, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
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  Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the return of Pikachu wearing a saree and Pikachu wearing a kurta!

  pokemongo.com · Sept 25, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
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  Event Update for City Safari: Boston. Trainers, due to the projected severity of an incoming coastal storm we have made the tough decision to…

  @PokemonGoApp · Sept 24, 2026, 6:29 PM UTC
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  Sand-sational news! Sandile will hatch more frequently from 2 km Eggs this Hatch Day! October 17, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

  @PokemonGoApp · Sept 24, 2026, 5:29 PM UTC
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  Dig in during Sandile Hatch Day!

  pokemongo.com · Sept 24, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
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  Event Update: City Safari Boston

  pokemongo.com · Sept 24, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
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  Avatar items from the adidas | Pokémon collection are coming to Pokémon GO!

  pokemongo.com · Sept 24, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC