The Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston has been rescheduled to October 24 and 25, 2026, following the severe weather that hit the greater Boston area. Instead of an exclusive in-person gathering, it will now take place primarily as a global event reserved exclusively for current ticket holders.
Here is a complete breakdown of everything you need to know about the rescheduled format, dates, bonuses, and refund policies.
Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston New Dates and Global Gameplay Hours
The wild encounters and event bonuses originally planned for the live City Safari in Boston will now roll out globally.
- Event Dates: October 24 and October 25, 2026.
- Event Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in your local time zone.
During these hours, ticket holders worldwide can experience the scheduled event bonuses and wild encounters right from their home regions.
Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston Timed Research and Featured Pokémon
The structure of the event’s research tasks has shifted to accommodate the global format:
Timed Research: The Special Research that originally promised rewards related to Eevee wearing an explorer hat has been updated into a Timed Research line.
Encounter Rewards: Completing this Timed Research grants encounters with several exciting Pokémon, including Flabébé (Orange Flower), Hawlucha, Mudbray, and Komala
Branching Weekend Bonuses: Players will still get to enjoy the planned branching weekend bonuses alongside these encounters.
Special Research and Boston-Themed Rewards
Current ticket holders will still receive a supplementary piece of Special Research tailored to the original location:
Boston Location Background: This special research features tasks focused on spinning PokéStops in Boston, which will reward up to nine encounters with Eevee wearing an explorer hat that feature a Boston Location Background.
Claim Window: Qualifying Trainers will receive one Special Research opportunity per ticketed day. You will have plenty of time to claim it, with a login window running from October 24, 2026, through October 23, 2028, allowing you to obtain the research anywhere in the world.
Boston GO Stamp Rally: Please note that there will not be a Boston GO Stamp Rally as part of this modified gameplay experience.
Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston Eligibility and Ticket Options
Exclusivity: Only current, existing ticket holders will be able to experience any components of this rescheduled global event. No additional tickets for this event will be released at a later date, and once a refund is processed, there is no way to repurchase a ticket.
Keeping Your Ticket: If you want to play during the global makeup dates, no action is required. Your ticket will automatically carry over to the rescheduled event.
Refund Policy and Important Deadlines
If you prefer not to participate in the Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston global event format, you are eligible to request a ticket refund under specific guidelines:
Deadline: Refund requests must be submitted by contacting in-app support before October 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Consequences of Refunding: Trainers who choose to request a refund will not be able to participate in the rescheduled City Safari: Boston gameplay on October 24 and October 25, 2026.
Group and Add-On Orders: All refund requests must be initiated by the original purchaser. Partial refunds cannot be issued (this includes gifted tickets and add-ons). If you purchased multiple tickets, requesting a refund will automatically refund all tickets associated with your order, including any add-on purchases made by your group. Everyone on that specific order will forfeit their ability to participate.
Final Thoughts
While missing out on an in-person meetup in Boston is undoubtedly disappointing for local players, the global shift ensures that ticket holders won’t miss out on the intended wild encounters, bonuses, and special Eevee rewards.
Make sure to mark your calendars for October 24 and 25, 2026, if you plan on playing, or ensure your refund request is submitted through in-app support prior to the October 20 deadline. As always, stay safe, be aware of your surroundings, and follow local guidelines while out playing Pokémon GO!
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