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How to Register for Worlds 2026 Passes in San Francisco
Registration is open for Worlds 2026 passes: register for the Interest List by April 23 (11:59 p.m. PDT) and opt for a Multi-Day or Multi-Day + Arena Experience pass.
Quick Summary
The Interest List for Worlds 2026 in San Francisco is now open. Register by April 23 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT) to be eligible for a Multi-Day Pass or a Multi-Day + Arena Experience Pass.
Key Details
With just a few months until Pokémon World Championships 2026 (Worlds 2026), the pass application process now has a new route: the Interest List for attendees has been opened. If you’re planning to go to San Francisco, this is your chance to enter a selection process that’s carried out randomly.
In this guide, we’ve organized the confirmed details so you know until when you can register, which passes are up for grabs, and what happens after you register.
Registration Deadline for the Worlds 2026 Interest List
The Interest List for Worlds 2026 is available starting from the announced opening and allows you to register until April 23 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT).
Keep in mind that the system does not guarantee a pass immediately: access is determined by random selection among those who register.
- Deadline: April 23, 2026
- Time deadline: 11:59 p.m. (PDT)
Which Passes Are Being Drawn Among Selected Attendees
Selected participants will receive information by email in waves starting in April. Depending on the outcome, the pass may be one of these two formats:
| Pass Type | Price (Adults) | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Day Pass | $120 | Multi-day access |
| Multi-Day plus Arena Experience Pass | $150 | Multi-day + Arena Experience |
Single-Day Passes will be made available on a later date (not yet specified in the confirmed data).
How Selection Works and When You’ll Get a Response
Even if you register for the Interest List within the deadline, the awarding is done through random selection. Those who are chosen will be contacted via email in waves during April.
If your goal is to plan your trip in advance, it’s a good idea to mark the April date range when selection communications will be sent on your calendar.
Calendar Background: Late Opening of Registration
This year’s registration was expected to open in September 2025, but the start was delayed for unspecified reasons. As a result, the Interest List ended up opening later, with the deadline remaining valid until April 23.
What to Do Now If You Want to Attend Worlds 2026
If you want to enter the process through your registration, the practical step is to meet the April 23 deadline (11:59 p.m.
PDT) to be included in the selection. After that, you just need to wait for email contact in the April waves, since that’s where it’s determined whether you get a Multi-Day Pass or a Multi-Day plus Arena Experience Pass.
Next Steps If You’re Waiting for Single-Day Passes
Since access to Single-Day Passes will be enabled later, this format is not directly tied to the draw outlined for the Interest List. Availability will arrive on a later date that is not confirmed in the available data.
With the information above, you can decide with your criteria: either aim for the multi-day pass draw now, or wait for the future opening of the single-day passes.