Pokemon GO Partners with MLB for Stadium Integrations

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

Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership transforms MLB game days into Pokémon GO adventures. 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: May 9th - September 7th, 2025

The collaboration kicks off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and concludes with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. A complete schedule of participating teams is available on the official Pokémon GO news website. While the partnership is generating considerable buzz, some fans have expressed hope for future expansion to include more MLB teams. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles: Meet Your GO Idols!

The excitement continues with the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles event! The Pokémon GO team announced meet-and-greets with popular community trainers for ticket holders. These daily meetups (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST) will feature:

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

These influencers are well-known across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. The Pokémon GO team also announced designated safe meetup locations for the community, facilitated by local Community Ambassadors, in response to recent wildfires. Details on these locations and schedules are available on the official Pokémon GO news website.