Pokemon GO and MLB Collab Adds PokeStops and Gyms to Affiliated Ballparks

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 pastime.

Pokémon GO Collaborates with MLB

Catch Exclusive Goodies at Themed MLB Games

Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership brings a whole new level of fun to MLB games. Trainers attending participating games can look forward to:

• Club-branded merchandise
• Exclusive in-game avatar items
• Timed Research with exciting Pokémon encounters
• Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with unique Location Backgrounds

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

The fun begins May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians, and continues through September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. Check the official Pokémon GO news website for the complete schedule of participating games. While the initial rollout focuses on select teams, fans are already expressing excitement and hope for future expansion to include more MLB clubs. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data during these events, given the high demand for connectivity at MLB games.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update

Meet Your Pokémon GO Idols!

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles is adding another layer of excitement with meet-and-greets featuring popular community trainers! The Pokémon GO team announced on February 12, 2025, that ticket holders will have the chance to meet some of their favorite Pokémon GO influencers:

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

These well-known personalities, popular across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST) during the Los Angeles event. Please note that lines may be capped to ensure a fair experience for all attendees.

In light of recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also designated safe community meetup locations, hosted by local Community Ambassadors, allowing Trainers to connect and enjoy the event together. Visit the official Pokémon GO news website for a complete list of locations and schedules.