Get ready for a home run! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up to bring augmented reality excitement to select ballparks. This exciting collaboration adds official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans.
Pokémon GO x MLB: A Grand Slam Partnership
Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership lets Pokémon GO players enjoy the game while watching live baseball. Attending fans can expect:
- Club-branded merchandise giveaways.
- Exclusive in-game avatar items.
- Special timed research tasks with unique Pokémon encounters.
- Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds.
Swing into Action: Dates and Locations
The event kicks off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and concludes with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. A complete list of participating teams and dates is available on the official Pokémon GO news website.
While the collaboration has generated significant buzz, some fans have expressed disappointment over the exclusion of certain MLB teams and concerns about potential strain on cellular data networks during the high-demand events.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles: Meet Your Idols!
The excitement continues with the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event, featuring meet-and-greets with popular Pokémon GO influencers!
Ticket holders can connect with these community stars:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
Meet-and-greets will be held daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST), though lines may be limited. The Pokémon GO team has also announced designated safe meetup locations for community gatherings, facilitated by local Community Ambassadors, in response to recent wildfires. Details on these locations and schedules are available on the Pokémon GO news website.
