Get ready for a home run! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up to bring augmented reality excitement to the ballpark. This collaboration adds officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to select MLB stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans.
Pokémon GO x MLB: A Grand Slam Partnership
The partnership, announced February 12, 2025, transforms participating ballparks into Pokémon GO hotspots. Attending fans can enjoy:
- Team-branded merchandise
- Exclusive in-game avatar items
- Special timed research with unique Pokémon encounters
- Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds
Swing into Action: May 9th - September 7th, 2025
The event kicks off May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians, and concludes September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule of participating teams is available on the official Pokémon GO news site. While the collaboration is initially limited, fans are hopeful for future expansion to include more teams. Concerns about potential strain on cellular data during these events have also been raised.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles: Meet Your Idols!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event is adding another layer of excitement with meet-and-greets featuring popular Pokémon GO influencers. Ticket holders can connect with their favorite community figures:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
These influencers will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST). Pokémon GO has advised that lines may be limited. Considering recent wildfires, safe meetup locations facilitated by Community Ambassadors are also being provided; details are on the Pokémon GO news website.
