Get ready for a home run! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up to bring the excitement of Pokémon to select MLB ballparks. This exciting collaboration adds official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms, letting you catch 'em all while enjoying America's pastime.
Pokémon GO Collaborates with MLB
Catch Exclusive Goodies at Themed MLB Games
Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership transforms participating MLB stadiums into Pokémon hotspots. Attending a themed game means you'll score some awesome extras:
- Club-branded merchandise
- Exclusive in-game avatar items
- Timed Research with rewarding Pokémon encounters
- Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with unique Location Backgrounds
Swing into Action: May 9th - September 7th, 2025
The fun starts with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9th, 2025, and culminates with the Texas Rangers on September 7th, 2025. Check the official Pokémon GO news website for the complete schedule of participating games. While many fans are thrilled, some have expressed disappointment about the exclusion of certain teams and hope for future expansion. Concerns about potential strain on cellular data during these events have also been raised.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update
Meet Your Pokémon GO Idols!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event is adding another layer of excitement with meet-and-greets featuring some of the most popular Pokémon GO influencers!
In a February 12, 2025 news post, the Pokémon GO team announced that ticket holders can meet these community stars:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
These influencers, known across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm PST. Remember, lines may be capped. In light of recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also designated safe community meetup locations, hosted by Local Community Ambassadors, for attendees to connect and enjoy the event. Details on these locations and schedules are available on the official Pokémon GO news website.
