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 cheering on your favorite team.
Pokémon GO and MLB Collaboration
Catch Exclusive Goodies at Themed MLB Games
Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership transforms certain MLB ballparks into Pokémon hotspots. Attending a themed game means you'll enjoy:
- 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 begins May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians, 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 fans are thrilled, some have expressed hope for future expansion to include more MLB teams and addressed concerns about potential strain on cellular data during these events.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update
Meet Your Favorite Pokémon GO Influencers!
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles is adding another level of excitement! Ticket holders will have the chance to meet some of their favorite Pokémon GO influencers in person. The Pokémon GO team announced on February 12, 2025, that meet-and-greets with these popular community members will be held daily:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
These influencers, known for their engaging content across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, will be available for meet-and-greets from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST) each day. Remember, lines may be capped. In light of recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also designated safe community meetup locations, hosted by Local Community Ambassadors, for attendees to connect and enjoy the event together. Visit the official Pokémon GO news website for details on these locations and schedules.