Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 runs July 11–12 (10:00–19:00 local). The weekend is free to join, with bonuses and Special Research to celebrate 10 years. Sunday (July 12) features hourly rotations of Mega and 5-Star raid bosses across Habitat windows, including Mega Mewtwo X and Y and Zeraora, with regional availability for certain bosses. Plan around the three habitat blocks (Earthforged Domain, Verdant Anomaly, Twilight Battlefield) as raids shift throughout the day.
Pokémon GO Fest Global 2026 runs July 11–12 and is free to join; Saturday’s raids (10:00–19:00 local) feature hourly rotations of five‑star raid bosses across three habitats and hourly Mega Raids, with Mega Mewtwo X and Y making their debut. The event also includes bonuses, Special Research, and an increased chance to encounter shiny Pokémon for Trainers who log in during the weekend.
Road of Legends runs July 6–12, 2026, delivering a dense raid lineup ahead of GO Fest Global: Five-Star Raids feature Origin Dialga, Origin Forme Dialga, Origin Palkia, and Origin Forme Palkia; Mega Raids highlight Mega/Raid Bosses; Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon join the roster. Event bonuses include no Remote Raid Pass limit, Candy XL on trades for Trainers 31+, special stickers, more effective Premier Balls, and faster Party Power in raids. Raid Hours run daily (6–7 pm local) and Mega Raid Hours (7–8 pm local), with a Friday Primal Raid Hour, concluding GO Fest prep on July 12, 2026.
Road of Legends Day 4 (July 9–12, 2026) brings Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta to Five‑Star Raids and Mega Gengar to Mega Raids, with daily Raid Hours (6–7 pm) and Mega Raid Hours (7–8 pm) local time. Global event bonuses include no Remote Raid Pass limit, Candy XL on trades for Trainers 31+, sticker rewards, Premier Balls catch boosts, and faster Party Power, plus a Road of Legends bonus of up to three free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs. This is a lead‑up prep event for GO Fest Global weekend, with Thursday’s raid lineup highlighted in the article.
Road of Legends Day 2 runs July 6–12, 2026, featuring Five-Star Raid bosses White Kyurem, Zekrom, and Dawn Wings Necrozma, plus Mega Tyranitar in Mega Raids. Daily Raid Hours (6–7 p.m. local) and Mega Raid Hours (7–8 p.m.) are planned, with a Friday Primal Raid Hour. The event also brings a Road of Legends Bonus (up to three free Raid Passes from Photo Discs) and Global bonuses such as no Remote Raid Pass limit, Candy XL when trading, and improved Premier Balls; Pokémon caught from raids during the event may have a special background. A GO Fest 2026 prep week continues, and Tuesday July 7 raid guides are provided.
Pokémon GO’s July 6–12, 2026 week centers on the Forever Forward season and kicks off with Road of Legends (July 6–10) ahead of GO Fest Global (July 11–12), plus daily Raid Hours, Mega and Shadow raids, and the revival of the 10th Anniversary Party earlier in the month. The week also introduces GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe rewards, the GO Battle League Season 27, season-long Egg Adventure Sync bonuses, and extensive raid guides and event bonuses, delivering a packed schedule of bonuses, encounters, and catch opportunities for trainers.
July 2026 marks Pokemon Go's 10th anniversary headlined by Go Fest 2026: Global (free with a Zeraora Special Research), plus a packed event schedule including Sobble Community Day, 10th Anniversary Party, Road of Legends, and more, along with a full rotation of Legendary five-star raids, Mega raids, Max Battles, and Shadow Raids. Kyurem is highlighted as a top five-star target for its Ice-type power and potential Black/White Kyurem, while Mega Lucario remains a strong choice and Mega Mewtwo X/Y release rides alongside Raichu variants. Shadow Palkia appears in 5-star Shadow Raids with Remote Raid Passes now available. Plan around the July calendar to maximize encounters and rewards.
Cannes Lions is portrayed as a lavish, networking-driven showcase where brands, tech giants, and creators mingle on beaches and yachts, with drone ads and panels about AI, revealing that the festival functions as an ad itself for the advertising industry—more about deals and parties than any single takeaway.
Pokémon GO's June 29–July 5 week launches Forever Forward Season 27 with July 4–6's 10th Anniversary celebrations and Sobble Community Day on July 4, plus weekly rotations: Max Monday Dynamax battles, Spotlight Hour (July 2) with Pidgey and 2× Evolution XP, and Raid Hour (July 1) featuring Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres. Flying Taxi events wrap up (Squawkabilly debut) and Flying Taxi: Taken Over runs through June 29 with Shadow Reshiram and Rocket lineups; Five-Star Raids shift from Kartana/Celesteela (through June 30) to Articuno/Zapdos/Moltres (July 1–5), Mega Raids move from Mega Pidgeot (through June 30) to Mega Lucario (July 1–5), and Shadow Raids continue daily with possible Shadow Palkia during Forever Forward. GO Pass/Deluxe rewards return, and Adventure Sync eggs and Research Breakthrough encounters are highlighted as Forever Forward expands Mega/Dynamax content and GO Fest-related activities, plus GO Battle League Season 27.
NYC Pride weekend features the NYC Pride March on Sunday (noon) from 26th Street and Fifth Avenue through Greenwich Village to the Stonewall Inn with grand marshals; the Queer Liberation March—described as a grassroots, corporation-free event—expects thousands and ends at Washington Square Park; the Dyke March takes place Saturday from Bryant Park to Washington Square Park with the theme “Hot Dykes Melt Ice”; Youth Pride at Pier 16 and Pride Fest along Fourth Avenue add to the lineup. The NYPD will close blocks along the Pride March route, while no official street closures were announced for the Queer Liberation or Dyke marches, and organizers emphasize accessibility and safety amid past Pride-related incidents.
Pokémon GO is hosting Professor Willow’s Birthday Research on July 21, 2026, from 10:00 to 20:00 local time, introducing a costumed Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu across free Timed Research, Field Research tasks, snapshot surprises, and raids with a possible shiny encounter. A free Timed Research will reward encounters with Pikachu, Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and more, but all tasks must be claimed by July 27, 2026, 8:00 PM local time.
From July 25, 10:00 a.m. to July 26, 8:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO runs a free Timed Research awarding a Meteorite that enables Mega Evolving Rayquaza (Dragon Ascent must be learned via Meteorite); a paid Timed Research priced at $4.99 is also available with similar rewards. Complete the tasks and claim rewards before the deadline. The article also lists Mega Rayquaza’s stats and moves, noting some require special items (Elite TM or Meteorite).
Road of Legends runs July 6–12 as a major prep event for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global, stacking Legendary, Ultra Beast, and Mega raids with daily Raid Hours and Mega Raid Hours, plus a GO Pass with Deluxe rewards. The event lifts Remote Raid Pass limits for the week, grants Candy XL when trading for Trainers 31+, and adds new Special Backgrounds for Pokémon caught in raids. Elite TMs will temporarily unlock Spacial Rend for Origin Forme Palkia and Roar of Time for Origin Forme Dialga; Mega Raids feature a rotating lineup (e.g., Mega Salamence, Tyranitar, Gardevoir, Gengar) and five-star raids list a roster of classic and regional bosses. During GO Fest Global, Mega Mewtwo X and Y will appear in Super Mega Raids with boosted guaranteed Mega Levels. Featured Eggs and daily discoveries are also part of the plan, though Daily Discoveries won’t run during Road of Legends or GO Fest Global. The GO Pass: Road of Legends and its Deluxe version offer rewards including a Gold Bottle Cap, Candy XL, XP bonuses, and other raid perks; the event runs July 6–12 local time, with more details to be announced.
Trump is backing a UFC-style event called Freedom 250, but forecasts of around 90°F heat raise safety and attendance concerns, prompting organizers to plan cooling measures, hydration, and other heat-mitigation steps for fighters and fans.
Warhammer announces three Warhammer Open events: Kraków (Sept 11–13, 2026) featuring tournaments in Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and Kill Team, plus painting classes and event-exclusive miniatures; Atlanta (Nov 20–23, 2026) as the final official qualifier before the World Championships plus the Grand Narrative at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta; Palm Springs (Jan 15–17, 2027) as the first Open of 2027 with painting classes and Hobby Challenge. Tickets go on sale at 7pm UK time on 12 June; Edmonton still hosting tournaments; this brings 2026 Opens to nine.
