Pokemon GO and MLB Collab Adds PokeStops and Gyms to Affiliated Ballparks

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, announced February 12, 2025, will transform certain MLB stadiums into Pokémon GO hotspots.

Pokémon GO at the Ballpark: A Grand Slam of Fun!

This partnership introduces officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating MLB stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans. Attendees at special themed games can look forward to:

• Club-branded merchandise
• Exclusive in-game avatar items
• Timed Research with unique Pokémon encounters
• Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds

Swing into Action: May 9th - September 7th, 2025

The fun begins May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians, and concludes September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule of participating teams and dates is available on the official Pokémon GO news website. While the collaboration is initially limited, fans are hopeful for future expansion. Concerns have been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles: Meet Your 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. Ticket holders can connect with their favorite influencers:

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

These influencers, prominent on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST). However, limited capacity may result in early line closures. Considering recent wildfires, safe community meetup locations, organized by Local Community Ambassadors, will also be available. Details can be found on the Pokémon GO news website.