Several Pokémon Center pop-up locations are set to return across Europe in 2025 and 2026, with a strong focus on Mega Evolution merchandise and experiences. The events coincide with the reintroduction of Mega Evolution in the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A game and related TCG expansions. Fans can look forward to exclusive merchandise and interactive activities at each location.
Mega Evolution returns as Pokémon Centers pop up across Europe, bringing exclusive merchandise and interactive experiences to eager fans.
The London Pop-Up Pokémon Center will operate from Thursday, February 12 to Sunday, February 15, 2026. This event runs alongside the Pokémon Europe International Championships at ExCeL London. Visitors must make reservations for access, with details to be announced closer to the event date. The center will only accept debit cards, as cash payments will not be available. Attendees should prepare their payment methods in advance to avoid transaction difficulties.
Opening hours for the London location are Thursday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while Friday and Saturday hours extend from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The schedule aligns with the championship events, which run from Friday through Sunday at the same venue. Visitors can access the location via Custom House station on the Elizabeth line and DLR.
Before the London event, Los Angeles will host a Mega Evolution Event from September 26-28, 2025, at Magic Box LA. Unlike previous events, this free admission event will welcome walk-ups. Attendees can view 10 oversized Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution cards, take photos with statues of Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir, and collect stamps for Pokémon TCG fun packs while supplies last. The Los Angeles event promises an interactive museum-like experience where participants can engage with giant versions of popular Mega Evolution cards.
Additional pop-up locations will appear throughout Europe in late 2025, including Rome, Madrid, and Paris. Rome’s Pokémon TCG Pocket Plaza requires free tickets via Eventbrite, while other locations will operate on set dates in October. Each location will feature life-size Mega Evolution displays and stamp rallies. Visitors to the Rome location at Boscolo Circo Massimo can explore three themed habitats representing beach, mountain desert, and grasslands environments.
New Mega Evolution TCG products will release in late September or mid-October 2025, including Enhanced Booster Display Boxes and Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Boxes featuring Mega Gardevoir and Mega Lucario. These products will showcase the Phantasmal Flames expansion, scheduled to ship in late 2025.
