GO Battle League

GO Battle League is an upcoming feature in Pokémon GO that allows trainers to battle opponents around the globe in online Trainer Battles. The feature is slated to be released in early 2020.

Development
Battling has been a core part of the Pokémon universe since the very beginning. This new feature that will build upon Trainer Battles, the current form of player vs. player battling that exists within Pokémon GO. Like many Pokémon GO features, GO Battle League will encourage players to get out and explore the world with Pokémon. Trainers will be able to walk in order to earn entry into the GO Battle League, then battle opponents from around the globe through an online matching system and rise in the ranks of the league. This feature should make the Pokémon GO battling experience more competitive and accessible to more Trainers.

Videos
A special Dev Insights video will be released shortly.