LA Pokémon Go Fest is going ahead following wildfires, but players will be offered refunds

Niantic has said that Pokémon Go Fest Los Angeles will go ahead as planned, but that it will offer all players who’d bought tickets for the event a no-questions-asked refund in the wake of last month’s fires.

Last month, devastating wildfires ravaged large parts of Los Angeles, California. Now, Niantic has said that it will offer refunds to all players who may no longer be able to attend its LA event. Players can receive the $30 refund if they apply before February 23.

The real-life event, which sees players getting access to special Pokemon and quests in a specific area, will take place primarily at the Rose Bowl Stadium and Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena. Players will also have access to city-wide quests in the larger Los Angeles area.

“Our team has been watching the situation in Los Angeles, and prioritizing the safety and well-being of Pasadena, the greater Los Angeles area, and our Pokémon Go community,” Niantic said in a statement.

“In partnership with the Rose Bowl Operating Company and local authorities, we have made the decision to continue holding the in Pokémon Go Tour: Unova Los Angeles experience.”

Trainers,

In partnership with the Rose Bowl Operating Company and local authorities, we have made the decision to continue holding the in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles experience at Rose Bowl Stadium.

More information, including how we are supporting the local… pic.twitter.com/qSNCD9a6QX

— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 4, 2025

“Our thoughts are with those impacted by these wildfires. More information, including what we are doing to support the local community, will be shared at a later date.”

The event will give players a look at the next season of content, and will include the debut of two legendary Pokemon, Black Kyrum and White Kyrum.

Pokemon Go’s current season, Dual Destiny, will end on March 4 ahead of the launch of the next season of the Unova Tour.