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, with each city hosting the festival over a weekend. Specific dates for each location are detailed below:
While details regarding event features and ticket pricing remain undisclosed, Niantic promises further information closer to the event dates. Past GO Fest ticket prices have shown regional variations, with minor fluctuations year-to-year.
The pricing of 2024's Pokemon GO Fest offers a glimpse into potential pricing strategies for 2025. Historically, ticket costs have been relatively consistent, though regional differences exist. For example, the Japanese event hovered around ¥3500-¥3600, while European prices saw a decrease from $40 USD in 2023 to $33 USD in 2024. US prices remained steady at $30 USD, and global tickets were consistently priced at $14.99.
However, a recent price increase for Pokemon GO Community Day tickets (from $1 to $2 USD) has sparked player discontent. This raises concerns about potential GO Fest price hikes. Given the negative feedback regarding this smaller price adjustment, Niantic may face challenges justifying significant increases, particularly for dedicated fans who travel to these in-person events. The company will likely need to carefully consider any price changes for the 2025 GO Fests.