Throughout the 2026 professional baseball season in Japan, special events will be held within Pokémon GO at each team’s home stadium! This kicks off with the Fukuoaka SoftBank Hawks at the Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, which begins on May 1, 2026.
Event Information
- Location: Fukuoka Softbank Hawks vs Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
- Period: May 1, 2, 3, 2026
- Venue: Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka (Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Chuo-ku, Jigyoba Hama 2-2-2)
Raids
On the May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, a special raid will be held at the newly established gym at the stadium. The following Pokémon will appear in these raids:
The raid battle times for each match are as follows:
- May 1, 2026: 10:00 – 20:00
- May 2, 2026: 10:00 – 20:00
- May 3, 2026: 10:00 – 20:00
Timed Research
When you visit the Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka, you can get a limited-time Timed Research, and when you complete it, you can encounter the following Pokémon:
PokéStops to be installed throughout the 2026 season
From the opening game of 2026 to the end of the official league match, PokéStops with special Pokémon images will be placed on the ballpark. They are installed around the stadium, so be sure to look for them!
