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Pokémon Worlds Night at Oracle Park. Stay Across the Bay.
Your Bay Area Home Base for Pokémon Worlds Night
Pokémon Worlds Night is coming to Oracle Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as the San Francisco Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships come to town. Between the post-game Pokémon drone show and Pokémon GO experiences all around the ballpark, it's a can't-miss night for trainers and baseball fans alike. If you're looking for a place to stay, skip San Francisco's game-night hotel prices and stay across the bay in Oakland. Book direct at Executive Inn & Suites or Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel and settle into a relaxing waterfront home base — with parking at just $17 per night, free breakfast each morning, and an easy trip across the bay to first pitch.
- Giants vs. Diamondbacks — Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Post-game Pokémon Worlds Night Drone Show
- Pokémon GO PokéStops, Gyms, and Raid Battles across the ballpark
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- BART or the Oakland ferry toward the ballpark
Executive Inn & Suites — Embarcadero Cove, Oakland
A waterfront Oakland hotel with 143 guest rooms including 19 suites, many with a private balcony or patio and water views. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, a waterfront pool and spa, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and on-site dining at The Cove. Just across the bay from Oracle Park — a calm, comfortable home base after a big night at the ballpark.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Waterfront pool and spa
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove
Book the FAN rate for our best available pricing on a waterfront stay for Pokémon Worlds Night.
Want to make a longer trip out of it? Save up to 25% with our Stay Longer, Save More rate the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — Oakland
Just steps from Executive Inn & Suites on Oakland's Embarcadero, the Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel is another comfortable, highly rated option for your Bay Area trip. Enjoy a relaxing stay with breakfast included and parking at just $17 per night when you book direct.
- Hotel parking just $17 per night
- Free breakfast for registered guests
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- On-site dining — The Cove (Executive Inn & Suites)
- Level 2 EV charging stations
Save more as a Best Western Rewards member. Join for free and unlock member-only rates — typically around 10% off the standard nightly rate. Membership takes a couple of minutes and the discount applies right at booking.
Pokémon Worlds Night at Oracle Park — Drone Show & Pokémon GO
Oracle Park — 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, the San Francisco Giants host Pokémon Worlds Night as the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP visit San Francisco. First pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks is at 6:45 PM, and after the final out, fans can catch a Pokémon Worlds Night Drone Show right from their seats, with themed images of favorite Pokémon lighting up the sky over the ballpark. Throughout the evening, Pokémon GO takes over Oracle Park with an Official Route, PokéStops, and Gyms, plus exclusive Raid Battles where trainers have a chance to catch Pikachu with a special Location Background, Timed Research, event-themed Field Research, and an exclusive in-game avatar item.
- Matchup — Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date — Thursday, August 27, 2026
- First pitch — 6:45 PM
- After the game — Pokémon Worlds Night Drone Show
- All night — Pokémon GO PokéStops, Gyms, Raid Battles, and Research across the ballpark
Note: the Worlds Pikachu Jersey tied to this Special Event is sold out, and some ticket packages may sell out closer to game day — check the Giants' official page for the latest ticket details and activation locations.
Getting to Oracle Park — from Across the Bay
Oracle Park sits right on the San Francisco waterfront, about 15 miles across the bay from both hotels. On a Giants game night, the easiest way in is to leave the car at the hotel and take transit — Oracle Park is famously easy to reach by BART, Muni, and ferry.
Hotel Addresses
- Executive Inn & Suites — 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel — 1717 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
Getting There
- BART — Ride into San Francisco and exit at Embarcadero or Montgomery St Station, then take Muni Metro (N-Judah or T-Third) or walk about 15–20 minutes to the ballpark.
- Ferry — Hop the San Francisco Bay Ferry from nearby Jack London Square to the SF Ferry Building, then a short Muni ride or walk down the Embarcadero to Oracle Park — a scenic way to arrive.
- Driving — About 20–30 minutes across the Bay Bridge, though ballpark parking is limited and pricey on game nights, so transit is often the smarter call.
Make a Weekend of It
Back on the Oakland side, Jack London Square is minutes from both hotels: waterfront restaurants, Yoshi's for live music, a beer garden with bowling, and the Bay Trail along the estuary — an easy way to relax before or after the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay for Pokémon Worlds Night at Oracle Park?
Executive Inn & Suites and Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel are two waterfront Oakland hotels on Embarcadero Cove, just across the bay from Oracle Park. Both offer parking at just $17 per night and free breakfast when you book direct — a relaxing, better-value alternative to San Francisco's game-night hotel prices, with easy BART and ferry access to the ballpark.
When is Pokémon Worlds Night?
Pokémon Worlds Night is Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Oracle Park, when the Giants host the Arizona Diamondbacks. First pitch is at 6:45 PM, with a Pokémon drone show after the game.
What happens at Pokémon Worlds Night?
Along with the Giants game, the night features a post-game Pokémon Worlds Night Drone Show and Pokémon GO experiences throughout the ballpark, including PokéStops, Gyms, exclusive Raid Battles for a chance to catch Pikachu, Timed Research, event-themed Field Research, and an exclusive in-game avatar item. It's tied to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP coming to San Francisco.
How do I get from Oakland to Oracle Park?
It's about 15 miles across the bay. The easiest options are BART (exit at Embarcadero or Montgomery, then Muni or a short walk) or the San Francisco Bay Ferry from nearby Jack London Square to the Ferry Building. Driving is about 20–30 minutes over the Bay Bridge, but ballpark parking is limited and expensive on game nights.
Is Pokémon Worlds Night family-friendly?
Yes. A Giants game paired with a Pokémon drone show and Pokémon GO experiences makes for a fun night for trainers and families of all ages. Our waterfront hotels are a comfortable, easygoing home base for the whole crew.
Do I need a special ticket for the Pokémon activities?
Check the Giants' official Pokémon Worlds Night page for the latest ticket details — some Special Event packages (including the Worlds Pikachu Jersey) may sell out. The Pokémon GO in-game experiences are available throughout the ballpark during the event.
Can I make a longer trip out of it?
Absolutely. With San Francisco just across the bay and Oakland's own waterfront, restaurants, and nightlife minutes away, it's easy to turn game night into a weekend. Ask about our Stay Longer, Save More rate to save up to 25% the longer you stay (some blackouts apply).
Learn about our Value Adding Amenities
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Start your day with or without carbs! We have a wonderful continental breakfast that includes individually packaged muffins and granola bars as well as hot breakfast sandwiches.
Complimentary WiFi
Our superfast WiFi impresses even meeting planners! We’ve had many virtual meetings held at the hotel and the connection speed impresses all. Most say “Whoa whoa whoa” but our nerdy tech staff have clocked it at 507 MB to download and 410 MB to upload, varies with devices.
Parking
Our parking is a great deal of only $17 per day* for standard size vehicles. If you have a bus full of people or require more than 1 parking space, we have plenty of free street parking right in front of the hotel.
In-Room Perks
All rooms have coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves. We also have individually controlled air conditioning and heating.
Standard Stuff
Like most hotels, YES we have blow dryers, ironing boards, irons, shampoo and the like. But we also have should you have forgotten some essential toiletries at the front desk.
Outdoor Waterfront Pool
Even with so much to see and do in the Oakland area, it’s nice to have the option of relaxing poolside after a strenuous day of sightseeing (or business). You and your family can relax and have fun in – or around – our beautiful waterfront pool and spa.
Green is Clean
To save water, energy and less interruptions of guests, our hotel follows a green program that has is fully clean rooms after a three night stay.
Fitness Center
Our hotel fitness center includes a multi-purpose station as well as cardio equipment, allowing you to get an awesome workout in while you are away from home.
Electric Car Charging Station
We now offer two level 2 electric car charging stations that can charge at 80Amps. While you stay with us, charging is 100% complimentary!
Shuttle Service
Journey Through Oakland with Our Shuttle Service! We're excited to announce that starting June 1st, 2023, our 6-person shuttle service is returning to the streets of Oakland.
Explore Our Rooms
Gorgeous King Water View Suite
Pamper yourself with these luxurious well-appointed junior suites. Featuring a large open space to sprawl out and enjoy everything our suites have to offer.
Beautiful King Water View Room
Spacious well-appointment accommodations that are perfect for 1 or 2 people traveling on business or leisure whose goal is to relax and unwind.
Beautiful Double Queen Water View Room
These well-appointed rooms are perfect for 2 to 4 travelers. Relax on your balcony or walk-out patio and see why we are the ideal choice for any sized family.
Traditional King City View Room
Perfect for 1 or 2 travelers on a budget but are still looking to receive tons of great amenities.
Traditional Double Queen City View Room
Great for up to 4 people, 2 queen beds, that’s easier on the wallet while not missing out on the all important amenities.
Traditional King City View ADA Room
Handicap accessible rooms have the all important accessibility features without taking away from an amazing hotel experience.
See what our guests say
Great Staff & Accommodations!
"We could not be more pleased with how well your people accommodated our needs for our meeting. Everyone was very pleased with the accommodations and how everyone at the hotel was so courteous. We will be coming back to the Executive Inn! If you would want to use us as a reference we would be more than happy to recommend you. Thanks again - in these times it is really helpful to have a good meeting and you were a great part of that."
Very Satisfied
"We stayed at the hotel multiple times during January - February of this year due to the unexpected illness and hospitalization of my mother, at a nearby hospital.
I would like to compliment the General Manager on the wonderful staff you have. My mother passed away in February, but I will always remember the compassion and heartfelt concern your staff showed at a very difficult time in our lives, especially Mardy and Doris. They both exemplified the true meaning of customer service. Being from out of town, we stayed multiple times over a two week period and the accommodations and service were always excellent!
Definitely will stay there again. Absolutely enjoyed my stay in this beautiful waterfront hotel.
Comfortable room, friendly staff, great shuttle service and much more. Especially loved Mardy, who is kind, helpful, professional and friendly. Definitely will stay there again if I go back to Oakland!!"
Friendly!
"Super friendly hotel staff, Nina at the front desk went above and beyond to accommodate us. Late check out to catch the airport shuttle. Can't ask for more. Will stay again next time in Oakland. Thanks!"
