The 2026 Worlds Preview Show, a pre-event broadcast for the Pokémon World Championships 2026 (hereafter Pokémon WCS 2026) taking place from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026 (local time in San Francisco, California), will stream on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM GMT).
Pokémon WCS 2026 Pre-Event Program, 2026 Worlds Preview Show, Set to Stream on August 21! Plus Special Announcements for Pokémon Pokopia
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The 2026 Worlds Preview Show, a pre-event broadcast for the Pokémon World Championships 2026 taking place from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, August 30, 2026 (local time in San Francisco, California), will stream on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM GMT).
- Stream Date: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM GMT)
- Streaming Platforms: Official Pokémon Twitch Channel, Official Play Pokémon YouTube Channel
In addition to tournament-related topics, the 2026 Worlds Preview Show will showcase Pokémon WCS 2026 plushies and conclude with a listening party featuring the tournament's official soundtrack.
Furthermore, there will be special announcements for Pokémon Pokopia regarding the main event and Pokémon XP, a fan event held during Pokémon WCS 2026 in San Francisco, California.
2026 Worlds Preview Show Streams on August 21!
The hosts and expert panelists for the 2026 Worlds Preview Show are as follows:
- Host: Adam Watson (@scarzig)
- Host: Rachel "Seltzer" Quirico (@SeltzerPlease)
- Pokémon VGC: Charlie Merriman (@Chazingdra)
- Pokémon TCG: Joe Bernard (@omni_joe)
- Pokémon GO: Will Dunphey (@SpeediestChief2)
- Pokémon UNITE: Joshua "ZOINKS" Hibbert (@ZOINKScasts)
Additionally, the show will interview the following participants regarding their respective competitive fields:
- Pokémon VGC: Francesco Pio Pero (@frpio_pero)
- Pokémon TCG: Liam Halliburton (@LiamHalliburton)
- Pokémon GO: Beelzeboy (@_Beelzeboy)
- Pokémon UNITE: Overlord (@Overlord98TV)
Tune in to the 2026 Worlds Preview Show and get hyped for Pokémon WCS 2026!
For more details, check out the Official US Pokémon Website or the official Play! Pokémon X account (@playpokemon).