The Pokémon Company group announced the details for the Pokémon Presents that will air on Feburary 27th, 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. Tune in to Pokémon Presents at 6:00 a.m. PST / 9:00 a.m. EST on February 27th, 2026. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The Pokémon Company Group Reveals 2026 Pokémon Day Plans, Including Pokémon Presents Video Presentation Celebrating 30 Years of the Brand

Bellevue, Wash. — Feb. 20, 2026 — Ahead of this year’s Pokémon Day on Feb. 27, 2026, The Pokémon Company group today announced that a new Pokémon Presents will air at 6:00 a.m. PST / 2:00 p.m. GMT / 3:00 p.m. CET on that day.

Pokémon Day is an annual holiday that commemorates the release of the original Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, in Japan. This year’s Pokémon Day marks 30 years of Pokémon. Since the launch of the original video games in 1996, Pokémon has continued to be one of the most successful and influential entertainment franchises in the world, supported by a passionate and dedicated community.

To celebrate the holiday, The Pokémon Company group is inviting Trainers around the world to tune in to a Pokémon Presents video presentation on Pokémon Day for exciting updates and announcements across the Pokémon franchise. The video presentation will be streamed at 6:00 a.m. PST / 2:00 p.m. GMT / 3:00 p.m. CET on Feb. 27, 2026, on the official Pokémon YouTube and Twitch channels.

Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Arriving on Pokémon Day

In addition to the Pokémon Presents, The Pokémon Company group today announced that Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version, the 2004 remakes of the Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green video games originally released in 1996, are coming to the Nintendo Switch system on Feb. 27, 2026. Originally launched on the Game Boy Advance system in 2004, Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version will be coming to the Nintendo Switch system as download-exclusive titles to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon. These titles will be available to play after the conclusion of the Pokémon Presents presentation and can be played on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.

Trainers can watch a new video showcasing Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version for the Nintendo Switch system on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

“What’s Your Favorite?” Campaign Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon

Earlier this month, The Pokémon Company International revealed the massive, yearlong “What’s Your Favorite?” campaign celebrating 30 years of Pokémon. As part of the campaign, fans are invited to share their favorite Pokémon with the new “What’s Your Favorite?” snapshot feature through the mobile game sensation Pokémon GO, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
More information on the “What’s Your Favorite?” campaign can be found at Pokemon.com/30.

First-Ever LEGO® Pokémon™ Sets Hit Shelves on Pokémon Day

Starting Feb. 27, 2026, fans can get their hands on the first-ever LEGO® Pokémon™ sets, giving builders the opportunity to bring their adventures to life, one brick at a time.

This exciting collaboration between The Pokémon Company International and the LEGO Group brings together two beloved worlds, inviting fans everywhere to continue their Pokémon Trainer journey, brick by brick. The first three sets see five fan-favorite Pokémon — Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise — recreated in LEGO brick form.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-Group-Reveals-2026-Pokemon-Day-Plans-Including-Pok