Pokémon GO Announces Portuguese Transmission for LAIC 2026

Portuguese Livestream for LAIC 2026 Pokémon GO Championship in São Paulo

Pokémon GO has announced that the Latin America International Championships (LAIC) 2026 will be livestreamed in Portuguese. Hosted by Niantic, the event takes place in São Paulo from November 21-23, with livestreams beginning at 9am on November 21st and continuing throughout the weekend, showcasing top trainers battling for the championship title. This year's LAIC will be held at Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo's North Zone. Attendees can take photos with team leader statues, utilize charging stations at the Poképarada, and participate in various parallel tournaments. A Pokémon GO mural will also be available, allowing fans to pose with Pokémon in AR photos. The LAIC is an annual event held in November that marks the beginning of the new season. The tournament draws top trainers from across Latin America, who compete for Championship Points and a chance to qualify for the Pokémon World Championships. The 2026 World Championships will be held in San Francisco, USA, in August.

Portuguese Livestream for LAIC 2026 Pokémon GO Championship Highlights in São Paulo Featuring Commentators

The official Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook channels will broadcast the LAIC 2026 live in Portuguese. The commentary team includes Fábio Pelozinn, Gabriela Gasparotto, Guilherme Martins, Juniper Spudoid, and Kaio Jogada Excelente Arena. Readers can find more details on the official Pokémon GO blog and social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Threads, YouTube, Bluesky, and X (formerly Twitter). Pokémon GO is available for free download on Google Play and the App Store. With the LAIC 2026 being Brazil's first international tournament of the season, fans can tune in to follow the action.

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