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Pokémon Company Confirms First Permanent London Store Opening by 2029
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“first of several permanent Pokémon stores that are planned to launch outside of Asia.”
via insider-gaming.com
Background
The Pokémon Center chain is commonplace in Japan with 23 separate locations, and two elsewhere in Asia in Shanghai and Taipei, but there has not been a permanent establishment outside of the region until this announcement. Polygon notes that permanent physical Pokémon Centers also operate in Singapore and Taiwan, with one in Thailand set to open by the end of the year.
London has become a mainstay in the Pokémon calendar, serving as the host of the annual EUIC events as well as hosting the 2022 World Championships. Pop-up Pokémon shops have appeared in London in the past, including one at the Natural History Museum earlier this year and others during various editions of the Pokémon European International Championships.
The timeline
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The Pokémon Company announced London store opening by 2029
According to a press release reported by insider-gaming.com, The Pokémon Company announced that a permanent Pokémon store will open in London by 2029. This will be the first permanent shop opened outside of Asia, marking a significant expansion for the brand's physical retail presence.[1]
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Gaku Susai describes the store as a community hub
According to Gaku Susai, chief product and experience officer at The Pokémon Company International, the store will give visitors the chance to step into the world of Pokémon. He expressed hope that it becomes a place where everyone can come together and feel like part of a community.[1]
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Company confirmed plans for multiple future stores outside Asia
According to The Pokémon Company, the London location will be the first of several permanent Pokémon stores planned to launch outside of Asia. The company indicated that more information regarding other venues will be shared in the future.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The announcement of a permanent London store by 2029 rests solely on reporting from insider-gaming.com, with no primary source confirmation cited. All three timeline events — the opening timeline, the community hub description, and plans for multiple future stores — come from this single outlet. Further details including the precise location and other venues remain pending.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
The Pokémon Company will share more details, including other venues for permanent stores, in the future.
Frequently asked
When does the Pokémon store in London open?
The store is slated to open by 2029, according to The Pokémon Company's announcement. A precise launch date has not yet been provided.
Is the London Pokémon store the first outside of Asia?
Yes, it is the first permanent Pokémon store to open outside of Asia, according to The Pokémon Company. Previous permanent locations were in Japan, Shanghai, and Taipei.
Where is the Pokémon store in London located?
A precise location for the new Pokémon store in London has not been revealed, according to insider-gaming.com. The company stated that more details will be shared in the future.
Will there be more Pokémon stores outside of Asia?
Yes, The Pokémon Company announced that the London store is the first of several permanent stores planned to launch outside of Asia. Details on other locations are pending.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 3 dated events from 3 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Pokémon Company Confirms First Permanent London Store Opening by 2029.”
GenZHype, 21 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/pok-mon-company-confirms-first-permanent-london-store-opening-by-2029/.