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 adds official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating MLB stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for Pokémon GO Trainers.

Pokémon GO x MLB: A Grand Slam Partnership

Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership lets fans enjoy Pokémon GO while cheering on their favorite teams. Attending a themed MLB game will unlock exclusive rewards:

• Club-branded merchandise
• Unique in-game avatar items
• Special timed research with 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 fans are thrilled, some have expressed hope for future expansion to include all MLB teams and addressed concerns about potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.

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

The excitement continues with Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles! The event will feature meet-and-greets with popular Pokémon GO influencers:

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

These influencers will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST). Pokémon GO notes that lines may have capacity limits. Considering recent wildfires, designated safe meetup locations, facilitated by local Community Ambassadors, will be announced on the Pokémon GO news website.