Pokémon to Celebrate 30th Anniversary With adidas Collection
The beloved franchise is rumored to have a new collaboration with the Three Stripes arriving next year.
Summary
- The Pokémon franchise turns 30 next year and is rumored to be celebrating its anniversary with adidas
- Both kids’ and adult pieces are said to be featured, with sneaker silhouettes including the Samba, Superstar, and Adistar XLG 2.0
- Look out for the collection to drop during the second half of 2026
Fans of Pokémon are looking forward to next year as the franchise will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. While little is known about its plans for the year ahead, there’s sure to be plenty to enjoy.
One project that fans can prepare for has just been discussed in a new rumor report from KicksFinder: a new Pokémon x adidas collection. Created to celebrate the anniversary, the industry insiders note that both kids’ and adult styles will be included, with footwear involving three adidas silhouettes: the Samba, Superstar, and Adistar XLG 2.0. The two previously worked on a pixel-themed capsule of apparel and footwear in 2020 and are expected to reprise their partnership.
Neither The Pokémon Company nor adidas have confirmed that a new collaboration in celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is on the way. Stay tuned for updates, including a first look at the rumored collection, as we currently expect it to arrive during the second half of next year via adidas and select retailers.
BREAKING: adidas and Pokemon are expected to collaborate in Fall/Winter 2026 for their 30th anniversary 🤯😱😮💨
September 2026A full collection is expected featuring both adult and youth styles 👨👩👧👦
Footwear includes the adidas Samba, Superstar, and Adistar XLG 2.0 pic.twitter.com/bjC2ORIf7k— KicksFinder (@KicksFinder) October 9, 2025
