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 'em all while you cheer on your favorite team.
Pokémon GO Collaborates with MLB
Catch Exclusive Goodies 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
Swing into Action: May 9th - September 7th, 2025
The fun starts with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9th, 2025, and continues 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 many are thrilled, some fans have expressed disappointment about the exclusion of certain teams and hope for future expansion. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update
Meet Your Favorite Pokémon GO Influencers!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event is adding another exciting element: meet-and-greets with popular Pokémon GO influencers! As announced by the Pokémon GO team on February 12, 2025, ticket holders will have the chance to meet some of their favorite community trainers. These daily meet-and-greets (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST) will feature:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
These popular creators, known across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, will be available each day, though lines may be capped. In light of recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also designated safe community meetup locations, hosted by Local Community Ambassadors, to ensure everyone can enjoy the event safely. Visit the Pokémon GO news website for details on these locations and schedules.
