Get ready for an exciting blend of baseball and Pokémon adventures! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) have teamed up to enhance your ballpark experience with official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms. Dive into the details of this thrilling partnership below.

Pokémon GO Collaborates with MLB

On February 12, 2025, Pokémon GO unveiled its collaboration with Major League Baseball, transforming select MLB ballparks into hotspots for Pokémon trainers. This innovative partnership lets fans enjoy live baseball games while simultaneously exploring the world of Pokémon GO.

Exclusive Rewards for Attending Themed MLB Games

When you attend these specially themed MLB games, Pokémon GO has a lineup of exciting rewards waiting for you:

• Club-branded merchandise: Snag some unique gear that showcases your favorite MLB team.
• Exclusive in-game avatar items: Customize your avatar with items you can only get at these events.
• Timed Research: Participate in exclusive research tasks and encounter Pokémon as rewards.
• Raid Battles: Engage in battles with the chance to catch Pokémon featuring exclusive Location Backgrounds.

Event Schedule

Mark your calendars! The collaboration kicks off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and wraps up with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. For a complete list of participating games, visit Pokémon GO's news website.

While fans are thrilled about this unique blend of sports and gaming, some have raised questions about why certain MLB teams aren't included. There's also a hope that more club-branded PokéStops and Gyms will be added in future events. However, concerns about data connectivity at crowded events like MLB games persist, as the added demand from Pokémon GO players might slow down connections.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update

The excitement continues with the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles, where you can meet some of the most popular Pokémon GO influencers in person. Announced on February 12, 2025, by the Pokémon GO Team, this event promises daily meet-and-greets with these notable trainers:

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

These influencers are well-known across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Meet-and-greet sessions will be held daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST), but be aware that lines might be capped early due to high demand.

In response to recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also designated safe meeting spots for the community. These locations, along with schedules, can be found on Pokémon GO's news website. Local Community Ambassadors will host these meetups, ensuring a fun and safe environment for all in-person participants.