Pokémon GO Weekly Update (September 14, 2026)

Upcoming Week

The Pokémon GO Weekly Update is here. Welcome to another action-packed week of Pokémon GO! Running from Monday, September 14 through Sunday, September 20, 2026, this week features an incredible lineup of Dynamax debuts, Go Battle League bonuses, special trade events, and major raid rotations. Whether you are hunting for regional shiny forms or preparing your best counters for Legendary raids, staying ahead of the daily schedule is essential.

Check out the complete weekly schedule and breakdown below to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the excitement happening in the game this week!

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Pokémon GO Weekly Update (September 14, 2026)

Daily Schedule Breakdown

Monday, September 14: Dynamax Rhyhorn makes its official debut during Max Monday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time (available for the rest of the week). The ongoing Mega Squads event also concludes at 8:00 p.m. local time. Weekly Challenge: Spin 150 PokéStops or Gyms starting at 6:00 p.m. PDT.
Tuesday, September 15: Competitive formats switch over to Great League, Ultra League: Mega Edition, and Willpower Cup: Great League Edition starting at 1:00 p.m. PDT. Keep an eye out for Mega Beedrill, Mega Houndoom, and Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) raids running until 9:00 p.m. local time. Plus, participate in Showcase Tuesday featuring 20 different Pokémon categories from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.
Wednesday, September 16: The Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event kicks off, bringing Charmander wearing Friede’s goggles, event GO Passes, and Daily PokéStop Showcases. Five-star raids feature Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) and Shadow Thundurus (Incarnate Forme), alongside Mega Venusaur in 4-star raids starting at 6:00 a.m. local time. Join the Raid Hour featuring Zamazenta from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.
Thursday, September 17: Enjoy GO Battle League Thursday: All Day, offering $4\times$ Stardust from wins with a maximum limit of 50 battles. Catch a break with the Charmander Wearing Friede’s Goggles Spotlight Hour from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. local time, featuring a 2x Stardust catch bonus.
Friday, September 18: Celebrate Friendship Friday all day long with Three Special Trades and other bonuses unlocked throughout the day.
Saturday, September 19: Take part in the Staraptor Super Mega Raid Day running from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Sunday, September 20: Conclude the week with Scenic Sunday, featuring boosted wild spawns, route-themed activities, and 3x Mateo encounters.

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Tips to Maximize Your Week

Coordinate with Your Community: Plan ahead with local player groups to tackle the Zamazenta and Staraptor raids efficiently.
Stock Up on Raid Passes: With multiple high-tier bosses and Mega Raids active mid-week, make sure your inventory is ready for action.
Capitalize on Stardust Bonuses: Take full advantage of GBL Thursday and Spotlight Hour to stack up massive amounts of Stardust using Star Pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pokémon GO Weekly Update

When does the Pokémon GO weekly schedule run? The weekly schedule runs from Monday through Sunday, featuring rotating raid bosses, community hours, and special themed weekend events.
Are these events globally accessible? Yes, the activities listed on this calendar represent globally accessible events available to all trainers worldwide.

Looking for Local and Exclusive Events?

The following events are available in-person only

Autumn Picnic (South Korea): Running from September 18 to October 11, 2026.
Pokémon Observatory (Kakuda, Miyagi): Ongoing until September 15, 2026.
LEGO Collab at LEGO Stores: Available in select regions until September 30, 2026.
Long-Term Exhibitions & Collaborations: Includes the APAC Cross-Region Stamp Rally (until 2029), Pokémon Chicago Fossil Museum (until April 2027), Pokémon Center (until August 2027), Pokémon Jet (until August 2027), UK National Trust Sites (until Dec 31), and PokéPark Kanto.