The Pokémon EUIC takes place in London this weekend, and just like previous events, the closing ceremony will provide some big indications of future events, and potentially more.
EUIC is another big one in 2026, with attention starting to turn towards Worlds in San Francisco in August, and players will be able to book their spot based on their performances. More importantly, however, is the move to Pokémon Champions for VGC, and release details could be imminent.
If you want all the details on when the closing ceremony for Pokémon EUIC 2026 takes place and how to watch it, Insider Gaming has you covered.
When is The Pokémon EUIC 2026 Closing Ceremony?
The closing ceremony for the 2026 Pokémon EUIC takes place at 11 am PT on Sunday, February 16, following the conclusion of the competitive events.
Sunday is the final day of EUIC, and is reserved for finals, and the closing ceremony takes place after the last of the events comes to a close, so the times are subject to change.
The starting time for the Pokémon EUIC 2026 Closing Ceremony in major regions worldwide is shown in the table below.
| Time Zone | Pokémon EUIC 2026 Closing Ceremony Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 11 AM – Feb. 15 |
| Central Time (CT) | 1 PM – Feb. 15 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 2 PM – Feb. 15 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 7 PM – Feb. 15 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 6 AM – Feb. 16 |
How to Watch The Pokémon EUIC 2026 Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony for the EUIC 2026 will be livestreamed on both Twitch and YouTube, so you can watch all the announcements wherever you are in the world.
Co-streaming is also supported across the entirety of the EUIC weekend, so you can also watch the closing ceremony alongside your favorite creators.
All major headlines and clips will also be shared across Pokémon’s social media accounts, so it will be easy to catch up on anything you might have missed.
What to Expect From The Pokémon EUIC Closing Ceremony
The Pokémon EUIC 2026 closing ceremony is likely to feature some big news about the competitive scene of the franchise, including upcoming events.
Last year’s closing ceremony provided details on the Road to Worlds VGC events, alongside details of the finals in San Francisco, and similar details are expected to be shared this year.
Most important, however, is news surrounding the release of Pokémon Champions, which is set to replace Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as the format for VGC competitions this year. It has already been confirmed that Pokémon Champions will be the format for Worlds this year, but there is still no concrete release window.
While there is still the NAIC to take place in June, it has been widely expected that EUIC will be the final major event using Scarlet & Violet for competitive tournaments, and the closing ceremony could provide key details.
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Done reading? Now check out the full schedule for Pokémon EUIC, and take a look at the Twitch Drops available for tuning into the event.
