The Pokémon Company has officially confirmed that a brand-new Pokémon Presents broadcast is happening later this week and it’s not just another routine update stream.
This one marks the beginning of the 30th Anniversary celebrations for Pokémon, kicking off what’s shaping up to be a massive year for the franchise.
If the recent buzz around Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen stirred up some nostalgia for you, this upcoming showcase looks set to shift the focus firmly toward the future.
All The Aussie Times For The 30th Anniversary Pokémon Presents
Here’s exactly when you’ll need to be awake (or stay awake) depending on where you are in Australia:
- 1:00am AEDT (Melbourne / Sydney / Hobart / Canberra) – Saturday
- 12:00am AEST (Brisbane) – Saturday
- 12:30am ACDT (Adelaide) – Saturday
- 11:30pm ACST (Darwin) – Friday
- 10:00pm AWST (Perth) – Friday
It’s a late one for the east coast, but Perth and Darwin trainers get slightly friendlier viewing hours.
Where To Watch The 30th Anniversary Pokémon Presents
The stream will air live on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, as it typically does for major showcases. Expect the usual global simulcast format, with the VOD available shortly after if you don’t feel like sacrificing sleep.
A Big Year Ahead
Thirty years of Pokémon is no small milestone. From its humble beginnings on the Game Boy to becoming one of the largest entertainment franchises in the world, the brand has consistently reinvented itself while leaning into nostalgia when it matters most.
This weekend’s Pokémon Presents isn’t just another stream it’s the curtain-raiser for what could be one of the biggest years in Pokémon history.
Set your alarms accordingly.
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