Summer is quickly approaching, which means that Pokemon GO Fest 2019 is right around the corner! The Chicago-based event may have had a rough start in its first year (see everything that went wrong for Pokemon GO Fest), but has since come a long way. Players from around the world plan to book flights to Chicago and attend the biggest in-person PoGO event of the year. But first they need to secure some tickets...

Pokemon GO Fest 2019 is a four-day event that runs June 13 - June 16 in the height of the Pokemon GO summer of events. The event is sure to sell out quickly, but this time around Niantic has a different plan for distributing tickets. For the first time ever, players need to enter a lottery just to be eligible to purchase tickets. This is sure to frustrate some players, but will help avoid the chaos of fighting for tickets on the day that they go on sale.

Entering the drawing is very easy, as long as players know where to look. There is a new option available in the game, as of this morning, so we've broken down exactly where players can find it.

How to Enter the Drawing

  • Open Pokemon GO.
  • Open the Pokemon GO Main Menu (tap the Pokeball icon at the bottom of your screen).
  • On the right side, tap the new ‘Events’ icon.
  • The next page will list all upcoming live events.
  • Touch the event you want to attend to enter the drawing process - labeled with ‘Enter Drawing.’
  • Confirm your email address and tap ‘Enter Drawing.’
  • You will not receive a confirmation email upon entering the drawing.

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That's all there is to it! The drawing will run now through April 24 at 7pm, so be sure to enter as soon as possible. For trainers who are lucky enough to win, here is what to expect:

Receiving a Ticket

  • Winners will be selected on a rolling basis until all tickets are sold.
  • Check the in-app “Events” page regularly during this period to find out whether you were selected!
  • If you are selected, you will receive purchase instructions via the contact email you provided.
  • You will have up to 48 hours from when you are selected to complete your purchase.
  • Winners will be able to purchase up to 4 tickets for themselves and/or their friends (must be Great Friends or higher).

Be sure to check back for more Pokemon GO updates, news, and strategy guides in the coming days. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

Pokemon GO is currently available in select regions on Android and iOS devices.

Source: Pokemon GO Hub