Get ready for a home run! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up to bring the excitement of Pokémon to select ballparks. This exciting collaboration adds official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating stadiums, letting you catch Pokémon while enjoying the crack of the bat.
Pokémon GO Collaborates with MLB
Catch Pokémon and Score Awesome Rewards at Themed MLB Games
Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership kicks off a summer of Pokémon and baseball fun. Attending a themed MLB game means you can expect:
- Club-branded merchandise
- Exclusive in-game avatar items
- Timed Research with rewarding Pokémon encounters
- Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with unique location backgrounds
Game On: May 9th, 2025 – September 7th, 2025
The fun starts May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians, and runs through September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. Check the official Pokémon GO news site for the complete schedule of participating teams and dates. While fans are thrilled, some have expressed hope for future expansion to include more teams. Concerns have also been raised about potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update
Meet Your Favorite Pokémon GO Influencers in Los Angeles!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles is adding another layer of excitement with meet-and-greets featuring some of the community's most popular trainers! As announced by the Pokémon GO team on February 12, 2025, ticket holders can connect with these influencers:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
These popular YouTubers, Twitch streamers, and TikTok stars will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST). Remember, lines may be capped, so arrive early! Pokémon GO has also announced designated safe meetup locations, organized by local Community Ambassadors, in light of recent wildfires. Visit the Pokémon GO news website for details on these locations and schedules.
