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 favorite pastime.
Pokémon GO and MLB Partner Up!
Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership transforms certain MLB stadiums into Pokémon GO hotspots. Attending a themed game? Expect some awesome perks:
- Club-branded merchandise
- Exclusive in-game avatar items
- Timed Research tasks rewarding Pokémon encounters
- Raid Battles with a chance to catch Pokémon featuring exclusive location backgrounds
Swing into Action: May 9th - September 7th, 2025
The fun begins with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and continues through September 7, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. Check the official Pokémon GO news site for the complete schedule of participating teams and dates. While the collaboration is exciting, some fans have expressed concerns about data congestion during these events and the exclusion of certain MLB teams. Hopefully, this is just the first inning of a long and fruitful partnership!
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update: Meet Your Idols!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event is adding another exciting element: meet-and-greets with popular Pokémon GO influencers! Announced on February 12, 2025, ticket holders can meet some of their favorite community trainers:
- 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), but lines may be capped.
In light of recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also announced designated safe meetup locations hosted by local Community Ambassadors, providing a fun and secure environment for in-person participants to connect. Visit the official Pokémon GO news website for details on locations and schedules.
