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Pokémon Day 2026 is just around the corner (February 27), which means anime enthusiasts are looking for how to watch Pokémon online and for free. We'll show you how and where below, including a VPN workaround for Poké fans traveling abroad.
You can watch Pokémon free on the BBC streaming platform in the U.K.
► WATCH POKEMON FREE — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
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To get you in the mood you can watch follow Pikachu’s adventures in the franchise’s most popular anime, completely free. These include "Pokémon Horizons" (Seasons 1, 2, and 3), "Pokémon Journeys" (all seasons), "Pokémon: Sun and Moon," "Pokémon: Black and White," "Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl," and "Pokémon: XY."
Follow Ash and Pikachu’s adventures by streaming Pokémon free from anywhere using a VPN. Details below...
How to watch Pokémon for free
How to watch Pokémon streams from anywhere
BBC iPlayer is U.K. restricted so those outside of Blighty will need a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to access free Pokémon streams.
Our favorite is NordVPN:
How to watch BBC iPlayer with a VPN
BBC iPlayer - Need to Know
BBC iPlayer has a special, free 24/7 streaming channel for Pokémon in the U.K. It offers non-stop live streaming of the Pokémon anime, with over 600 episodes in its library, which is roughly half of the entire Pokémon anime library.
Remember. You will need NordVPN to access your Pokémon streams from anywhere in the world.
What devices can I watch BBC iPlayer on?
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- Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
- Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
- Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
- Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
- Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
- Freely
- Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
- Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)
- iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
- LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
- NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
- PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
- Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
- Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)
- Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
- Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
- YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
- Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)
Pokémon FAQs
What is Pokémon Day?
Pokémon Day is an annual celebration marking the launch anniversary of the first Pokémon games in 1996, observed each year on February 27. This year marks the 30th anniversary, and The Pokémon Company International will host a special stream on its official YouTube and Twitch channels to celebrate the occasion. Fans can also expect exciting announcements related to live Pokémon games and upcoming releases.
Where can I watch the Pokémon Day livestream?
The official Pokémon Presents livestream will be available on Pokémon’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
What can I expect from Pokémon Day 2026?
Besides this, "Pokémon FireRed" and "LeafGreen" (initially released in 2004), two of the most popular legacy games, are arriving on the Nintendo Switch (and consequently Switch 2).
Fans are also expecting updates and announcements for live Pokémon games such as "Pokémon GO," "Pokémon Unite," and "Pokémon Sleep." Feeling the vibes? Check out the best Pokémon deals to celebrate Pokémon Day.
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