Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris to Host the Event
Pokemon GO's 2025 GO Fest locations have been announced: Osaka, Japan; Jersey City, New Jersey; and Paris, France. These events will take place from May 29th to June 15th, spanning several weekends. Specific dates for each city are: Osaka (May 29-June 1), Jersey City (June 6-8), and Paris (June 13-15). Further details, including ticket pricing and event features, are yet to be released by Niantic, with more information promised closer to the event dates.
While the overall popularity of Pokemon GO has lessened since its launch, GO Fest remains a significant draw for players worldwide, offering unique Pokemon encounters, including region-exclusive and previously unavailable Shiny forms. The events typically include a global component offering similar benefits to those unable to attend in person.
2024 GO Fest Pricing and Potential Implications for 2025
Ticket prices for past GO Fests have shown some regional variation and minor year-to-year fluctuations. For example, the Japanese event cost approximately ¥3500-¥3600 in 2023 and 2024. The European event saw a price reduction, from roughly $40 USD in 2023 to $33 USD in 2024. US pricing remained consistent at $30 USD across both years, while the global event ticket was $14.99 in both 2023 and 2024.
Recent controversy surrounding a price increase for Pokemon GO Community Day tickets (from $1 to $2 USD) has sparked concern among players about potential GO Fest price hikes. This negative reaction highlights the sensitivity surrounding pricing, particularly for dedicated fans who travel to attend the in-person events. Niantic is likely to approach 2025 pricing cautiously, given the existing player dissatisfaction.
