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 officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans.

Pokémon GO and MLB Partner Up

The partnership, announced February 12, 2025, lets fans enjoy Pokémon GO while cheering on their favorite teams. Attending a themed MLB game will unlock exclusive in-game rewards:

• Club-branded merchandise
• Unique avatar items
• Limited-time research tasks with special Pokémon encounters
• Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds

Event Dates and Locations:

The event kicks off May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians and concludes September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule is available on the official Pokémon GO news site. While the collaboration is initially limited, fans are hoping for future expansion to include more teams. Concerns have been raised about potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update: Meet the Influencers!

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 these community stars:

• AwesomeAdam
• PokeDaxi
• The Trainer Club
• JTGily
• ZoëTwoDots
• Keibron Gamer
• Landoralpha
• Couple of Gaming

Meet-and-greets will be held daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST), though capacity may be limited. In response to recent wildfires, the Pokémon GO team has also announced designated safe meetup locations, facilitated by Community Ambassadors. Details on these locations and schedules can be found on the official Pokémon GO news website.