Pokemon GO Confirms Community Day Dates Through November 2026

Pokemon GO players can now plan around the game's next major event window, with Scopely confirming Community Day dates for September, October, and November 2026. The announcement also fills out a busy Saturday schedule with raid, catching, hatching, and Max Battle events, giving the game's community a clearer view of the months ahead.

What happened

The next three Community Day dates are set, although the featured Pokemon have not yet been announced. Community Day Classic will take place on Saturday, September 12, followed by the next main Community Day on October 10. The subsequent event is scheduled for November 21. December was not included in this announcement, leaving open the possibility of a later event covering featured Pokemon from earlier in the year.

The wider calendar includes several other limited-time activities. Super Mega Raid Days are planned for September 19, October 31, and November 28. Catch Mastery arrives on September 26, while Max Battle Days are scheduled for October 3 and October 24. October 17 is reserved for Hatch Day.

Why it matters

The schedule gives players advance notice at a useful point in Pokemon GO's 10th-anniversary year. The game has already hosted major celebrations, including July's Anniversary Party, but the confirmed dates show that Scopely is continuing to support the anniversary year with a steady stream of activities.

At the same time, the calendar is heavily concentrated on Saturdays. That makes the events easy to identify and potentially convenient for many players, but it also creates repeated conflicts for anyone balancing multiple commitments. Players who want to prioritize Community Days, raids, or hatching events may need to decide early which weekends matter most to them.

What to watch next

The most important missing detail is the Pokemon attached to the October and November Community Days, as well as September's Community Day Classic. Those reveals will determine which dates are especially valuable for collectors and players seeking event-specific opportunities.

August still has several notable activities before the new schedule begins. The Water Festival starts on August 18 and features the debuts of Arrokuda, Barraskewda, and Cramorant. Psyduck wearing a swimming ring returns in 1-Star Raids, and different Tatsugiri forms will also appear. Mega-Starmie arrives during Super Mega Raid Day on August 22, while two costumed Pikachu variants are available on August 25: one in a Cosmog-themed spacesuit and another wearing a World Championships 2026 outfit.

Key planning points for Pokemon GO players

• Mark September 12 for Community Day Classic.
• Reserve October 10 and November 21 for the next two main Community Days.
• Watch for future announcements naming the featured Pokemon.
• Keep September 19, October 31, and November 28 in mind for Super Mega Raid Days.
• Plan around the Saturday-heavy calendar if you want to participate in multiple event types.

Confirmed Pokemon GO event dates

Expert View

The announcement's biggest strength is predictability: players can protect key weekends before the featured Pokemon are revealed. However, the Saturday-heavy format may test the community's willingness to attend repeated events, especially when raids, hatching, and Community Days compete for the same limited free time. The schedule keeps Pokemon GO visible through the anniversary year, but the eventual Pokemon lineups will decide whether this calendar feels substantial or merely crowded.