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 cheering on your favorite team.
Pokémon GO Collaborates with MLB
Catch Exclusive 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 special 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 continues through September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. Check the official Pokémon GO news website for the complete schedule of participating teams and dates. While many are thrilled, some fans have expressed disappointment that not all MLB teams are included, and hope for future expansion. 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!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event is adding a star-studded element! Ticket holders will have the chance to meet some of their favorite Pokémon GO community influencers. The Pokémon GO team announced on February 12, 2025, that daily meet-and-greets will be held:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
These popular creators from YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST). Pokémon GO notes that lines may be capped to ensure everyone gets a chance. In response to recent wildfires, the Pokémon GO team has also announced safe community meetup locations hosted by Local Community Ambassadors, details of which can be found on the official Pokémon GO news website.