Pre-orders for the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 will open at 23:00 on 12 August 2026. The official announcement is scheduled for around 18:00 that day, while Japan’s first flagship store in Omotesando will hold its grand opening on 13 August.
The pre-order date and time for the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 have been officially announced. Pre-orders are reported to be scheduled to open at 23:00 on 12 August 2026, Japan time. The lineup is expected to comprise 4 devices: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, along with 2 Pixel Watch 5 variants, a Wi-Fi model and a 4G LTE model.
The products are expected to be officially announced at the Made by Google event on the same day, creating an unprecedented sequence in which the announcement would come approximately 8 hours after pre-orders open. Official information for Japan is scheduled to be released on the same day.
Google Store Omotesando, Japan’s first flagship store, is reported to be scheduled to hold its grand opening at 14:00 on 13 August. An announcement has also been made regarding coordination with an event to coincide with the Omotesando store opening.
The article focuses primarily on the unusual sequence of pre-orders opening and the announcement taking place on the same day, as well as the combination of new devices. Further details on the official announcement and pricing for each model are awaited.