# Pokémon Centers Open Outside Asia For First Time

> Official Pokémon stores will open in London and other global markets for the first time ever.
- Title: Pokémon Centers Open Outside Asia For First Time · ScreenRant
- Summary: Official Pokémon stores will open in London and other global markets for the first time ever. The Pokémon Company will open the first non-Asian Pokémon…
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/pokemon-centers-official-stores-opening-london-usa
- Author: Bruno Yonezawa
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:16:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pokemon, pokemon centers, london, pokemon store, pokemon company, pokemon centers london, entertainment, culture
## Pokémon Centers Expand Globally
Official Pokémon stores will open outside Asia for the first time ever, starting with London.
## First Non-Asian Store in London
The Pokémon Center London will open by 2029 and be the first permanent store outside Asia.
## Other Markets to Follow
The Pokémon Company plans to open stores in other countries after London, with details to come later.
## Current Store Limitations
Most official Pokémon stores are in Japan, with Singapore and Taiwan having flagship stores only.
## Upcoming Bangkok Store
The Pokémon Center Bangkok will open in Thailand in December for the first time.
## Exclusive Merchandise
Store-exclusive items like Pikachu plushes and statues are highly sought after globally.
## US Store Timeline
The first US Pokémon Center is expected to open in Los Angeles or New York soon, but no exact date is known.
## Key takeaway

The Pokémon Company will open the first non-Asian Pokémon Center in London by 2029, expanding international access to exclusive merchandise.