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 x MLB: A Grand Slam Partnership
The partnership, announced February 12, 2025, transforms select MLB games into Pokémon GO events. Attending fans can expect:
- Club-branded merchandise giveaways.
- Exclusive in-game avatar items.
- Special timed research tasks rewarding Pokémon encounters.
- Raid Battles with a chance to catch Pokémon featuring unique location backgrounds.
Swing into Action: Dates and Locations
The collaboration kicks off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and concludes with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. A complete list of participating teams and dates is available on the official Pokémon GO news website. While the collaboration has generated significant excitement, some fans have expressed disappointment about the exclusion of certain teams and concerns about potential strain on cellular data networks during these 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 planned 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
These influencers will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST). However, Pokémon GO advises that lines may be limited. Considering recent wildfires, safe community meetup locations hosted by local Community Ambassadors will also be provided, details of which can be found on the Pokémon GO news website.
