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
The partnership, announced February 12, 2025, lets Pokémon GO players enjoy the game while watching live baseball. Attending fans can expect:
- Club-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 collaboration kicks off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and concludes with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. A complete schedule of participating teams is available on the official Pokémon GO news website. While the collaboration is generating considerable buzz, some fans have expressed disappointment over the exclusion of certain MLB teams and voiced concerns about potential data congestion during events.
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), although lines may be limited. In light of recent wildfires, safe community meetup locations, organized by local Community Ambassadors, will also be provided. Details on these locations and schedules can be found on the Pokémon GO news website.
