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 the ballpark. This collaboration adds officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to select MLB stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans.

Pokémon GO x MLB: A Grand Slam Partnership

Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership transforms participating MLB ballparks into Pokémon GO hotspots. Attending fans can expect:

• Team-branded merchandise giveaways.
• Exclusive in-game avatar items.
• Special timed research tasks 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 site. While the collaboration is initially limited, fans eagerly anticipate future expansion to include more teams. Concerns about potential strain on cellular data during these events have also been raised.

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

The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event is adding another layer of excitement with meet-and-greets featuring popular Pokémon GO influencers. Ticket holders can connect with their favorite community figures daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST).

Confirmed attendees include:

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

Note that lines may be limited. Considering recent wildfires, safe community meetup locations are also being provided, organized by local Community Ambassadors. Details are available on the official Pokémon GO news website.