Join DFW trainers for GO Fest weekend: local meetups on Saturday, then the community celebration at Grandscape on Sunday.
Featured Pokémon, habitats, and raid bosses follow the official Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global schedule. Details are subject to change.
Mega Mewtwo X debuts in Super Mega Raid Battles on Saturday. Defeat it to earn Mewtwo Mega Energy X. Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Battles will have at least one Mega Level already unlocked.
Top counters: Mega Gengar · Yveltal · Giratina Origin · Chandelure · Mega Salamence (Flying). Full tier list →
Tap any raid boss below for counters, weaknesses, and CP details.
The in-game GO Fest 2026 Global event runs 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM local time on Saturday, July 11. Trainers who log in during the weekend receive Special Research leading to Zeraora, plus the debut of Mega Mewtwo X & Y in Super Mega Raid Battles.
All times are local. Featured Pokémon types change by habitat block.
Since Saturday meetups are spread across DFW, here are solid options near popular meetup zones. Sunday's Dining tab covers Grandscape-area restaurants.
Staying near Grandscape covers both days. All options below are within a short drive of Sunday's venue.
Search Hotels on Booking.com →Modern rooms, indoor pool, complimentary breakfast. Closest hotel to Grandscape.
Breakfast and a pool. Solid value — ideal for the full July 11–12 weekend stay.
Budget-friendly and modern. Great for solo trainers or pairs keeping costs down.
Full kitchen suites. Perfect for groups who want to cook and share costs across two nights.
All-suite with full kitchens and evening socials Mon–Thu. Great for multi-night stays.
~20–25 min south via TX-121. Closest major airport. Love Field (DAL) is ~35 min and easy to navigate.
Niantic is heading to DFW to assist local DFW Ambassadors with a special Pokémon GO Community Celebration on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The event takes place at Grandscape in The Colony, one of North Texas's premier open-air entertainment and dining destinations. Expect in-game bonuses, raids, trading, community challenges, giveaways, and the chance to connect with trainers from across the Metroplex. Check in on Campfire to register and unlock event-exclusive rewards.
Grandscape is one of North Texas's most ambitious entertainment districts, located on TX-121 in The Colony. The venue features world-class restaurants, a 200-foot Ferris wheel, the Cosm immersive dome, Andretti Indoor Karting, escape rooms, Fritz's Adventure, and the lush tropical Grotto courtyard. It's more than a backdrop — it's an all-day destination.
Featured Pokémon, habitats, and raid bosses follow the official Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global schedule. Details are subject to change.
Mega Mewtwo Y debuts in Super Mega Raid Battles on Sunday. Defeat it to earn Mewtwo Mega Energy Y. Mewtwo caught from Super Mega Battles will have at least one Mega Level already unlocked.
Top counters: Mega Gengar · Mega Tyranitar · Darkrai · Yveltal · Hydreigon · Chandelure. Full tier list →
Tap any raid boss below for counters, weaknesses, and CP details.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Grandscape. In-person programming schedule is being finalized.
All times are local. The full 18-type rotation completes across both days.
Food, AC breaks, hotels, and nearby entertainment live here so the main event flow stays focused.
200-foot Ferris wheel with air-conditioned gondolas. VIP gondolas include drinks. Perfect for running Daily Adventure Incense mid-air.
Multi-level kart track, Ferrari seats, VR, and laser tag. The go-to indoor escape during peak heat. Great for groups.
Massive LED dome with shared-reality sports, concerts, and visual spectacles. Entry requires a paid ticket to a scheduled show — there's no walk-in/lobby access, so it's not a casual AC break. Book tickets in advance for whatever's showing.
AR group gaming with projection mapping and touch-sensitive walls. Up to 6 players per room. Perfect between raids.
60-minute escape rooms for all skill levels. Ages 13+. One of the best-reviewed escape room brands in the country.
100,000+ sq ft of ziplines, ropes courses, and climbing structures. Book time slots in advance — fills up on weekends.
First-run movies right on-site. The best midday AC escape between outdoor catching windows.
FlowRider surf or mineral hot tubs from around the world. Adjacent to Grandscape — great post-event unwind.
Opening summer 2026. Americana music nightly, wood-grilled food, Texas craft brews, and weekend brunch.
3D projection fountain at night. The Grotto is a PokéStop cluster goldmine with tropical courtyard shade and open-air common areas.
Fuel your Go Fest Sunday with options at Grandscape, plus nearby restaurants around The Colony, Plano, and Stonebriar within about a 20-minute drive.
All within a short drive of Grandscape — perfect for out-of-town trainers making a full two-day weekend of Go Fest 2026.
Search Hotels on Booking.com →Modern rooms, indoor pool, complimentary breakfast. Closest hotel to Grandscape.
Breakfast and a pool. Solid value — ideal for the full July 11–12 weekend stay.
Budget-friendly and modern. Great for solo trainers or pairs keeping costs down.
Full kitchen suites. Perfect for groups who want to cook and share costs across two nights.
All-suite with full kitchens and evening socials Mon–Thu. Great for multi-night stays.
~20–25 min south via TX-121. Closest major airport. Love Field (DAL) is ~35 min and easy to navigate.
GO Fest 2026 was two incredible days — local meetups across the Metroplex on Saturday and a full DFW celebration at Grandscape on Sunday. We caught, we raided, we traded, and we showed up for this community. See you at the next one.