International Pokemon fans are loving San Francisco as they flock to the Bay for global event

Source: New York Post

Thousands of Pokémon fans are descending on San Francisco this weekend — and the resulting cultural exchange is getting plenty of attention. More than 54,000 fans are expected to visit the Bay Area for the Pokémon World Championships, up from roughly 30,000 who attended last year’s competition in Anaheim. 8 Pokemon players and enthusiasts gather for the Pokemon World Championships at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.