Pokémon Champions Datamined in Pokémon HOME – Release May Be Closer Than Expected
The Pokémon Champions release date could be happening sooner than many expected. According to a new leak, assets for the online competitive game were recently discovered in Pokémon HOME , sparking speculation that its launch may happen soon after Pokémon Day 2026. Pokémon Champions App Icon Found in Pokémon HOME Datamine Screenshot: The Pokémon Company Despite being featured in multiple Pokémon Presents, we still do not have a Pokémon Champions release date. In fact, the competitive multiplayer has only had a “2026” release window since it was first revealed at the Pokémon Day 2025 celebration last year. However, the wait may finally be over, as a new leak might have just hinted at its potential launch window. According to a leak posted by Kurt ‘Kaphotics’ on X , a datamine of Pokémon HOME recently revealed the Pokémon Champions app icon. This means that the cloud service is now having assets from Champions added to it. Of course, this has also sparked speculation among Pok...