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 collaboration, announced February 12, 2025, adds officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans.
Game Day Goodies & In-Game Events
Attending a themed MLB game means more than just catching a baseball game; it's a chance to snag exclusive in-game rewards! Trainers can expect:
- Club-branded merchandise.
- Unique avatar items.
- Special timed research with Pokémon encounters.
- Raid battles featuring Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds.
Dates & Locations:
The excitement kicks off May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians and concludes September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule of participating teams is available on the official Pokémon GO news website.
While the partnership has generated significant buzz, some fans have expressed disappointment over the exclusion of certain MLB teams and concerns about potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update: Meet the Influencers!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event is adding another layer of excitement with scheduled meet-and-greets with popular Pokémon GO influencers! Ticket holders can connect with their favorite community figures.
Meet-and-greets with these influencers will take place daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST):
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
The Pokémon GO team has also announced designated safe meetup locations for the community, facilitated by Local Community Ambassadors, to ensure a fun and secure experience for all attendees. Details on these locations and schedules can be found on the Pokémon GO news website.
