Pokemon pop-up shop is back – Opening times, dates and how to book slots | Gaming | Entertainment
The Pokemon pop-up shop is coming back to the UK this April. Featuring a wide range of Pokemon merchandise (and usually the odd exclusive), the Pokemon pop-up shop will open its doors to the public from April 14 until April 16. Located at the ExCeL in London, the launch of the pop-up shop coincides with the 2023 Pokemon European International Championships, which will take place at the same time. According to The Pokemon Company, the shop will be open to the general public, although you’ll need to book a timeslot in order to guarantee entry.
“The Pokemon Center Pop Up Store is BACK and will be at the 2023 Pokemon European International Championships at ExCeL London from April 14 to April 16,” reads a Pokemon Company tweet.
“The store is open to the general public, and you can make a time slot reservation to visit.”
Judging by the calendar, the pop-up shop will be open from 10am BST UK time on April 14.
The Pokemon store will open its doors at 8am BST UK time on the Saturday and Sunday, giving fans an extra couple of hours to shop.
If you want to visit the store, you can reserve a timeslot by visiting the Pokemon website and entering your details.
Users can book for a maximum of four people, so you’ll need to make multiple reservations if you’re visiting with a big group.
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