MLB, Pokémon GO Partner: Gyms, PokéStops at Stadiums

Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) Partner Up for In-Stadium Fun!

Get ready for a home run of Pokémon fun! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) have teamed up to bring augmented reality excitement to select MLB ballparks. This exciting collaboration adds officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating stadiums.

Catch Pokémon and Score Exclusive Rewards!

Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership lets fans enjoy Pokémon GO while cheering on their favorite teams. Attending themed MLB games will unlock special rewards for Trainers:

• Club-branded merchandise
• Exclusive in-game avatar items
• Timed Research with unique Pokémon encounters
• Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds

Game On: May 9th to September 7th, 2025

The fun begins May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians, and concludes September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule of participating teams and dates is available on the official Pokémon GO news website. While the collaboration is initially limited, many fans are hopeful for future expansion to include more teams. Concerns regarding potential strain on cellular data during these events have also been raised.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles: Meet Your Favorite Influencers!

The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles event is adding another layer of excitement with meet-and-greets featuring popular Pokémon GO influencers! As announced on February 12, 2025, ticket holders can connect with their favorite community members:

• 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). Pokémon GO advises that lines may have capacity limits. In light of recent wildfires, safe community meetup locations hosted by Local Community Ambassadors will also be provided, details of which can be found on the Pokémon GO news website.