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

Pokémon GO and MLB Partner Up

The partnership, announced February 12, 2025, lets fans enjoy Pokémon GO while cheering on their favorite teams. Attending these special MLB games will offer trainers a variety of in-game perks:

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

Game On: 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 generating considerable buzz, some fans have expressed disappointment that not all MLB teams are included and hope for future expansion. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.

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. As announced on February 12, 2025, ticket holders can connect with their favorite community trainers daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm PST. The lineup includes:

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

Remember, lines for these meet-and-greets may be limited. In response to recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also designated safe community meetup locations, facilitated by local Community Ambassadors, details of which are available on the Pokémon GO news website.