# Where to watch Pokémon (1997) in the UK

> Pokémon (1997) is currently available to stream in the UK on Netflix, Sky Go, and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1997  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy  
**Seasons:** 25  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-02T23:23:46.380Z)  

## Synopsis

Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Pok%C3%A9mon)
- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=Pok%C3%A9mon)
- [Netflix Standard with Ads](https://www.netflix.com/search?q=Pok%C3%A9mon)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Pok%C3%A9mon)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Pok%C3%A9mon)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Pokémon in the UK?**

Pokémon (1997) is currently included in subscriptions to Netflix, Sky Go, and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Pokémon?**

Yes. Pokémon can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Pokémon on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Pokémon on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Pokémon is currently included with: Netflix, Sky Go, and Netflix Standard with Ads.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/60572/pokemon-1997
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/rOuGm07PxBhEsK9TaGPRQVJQm1X.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/60572/pokemon-1997.json

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