MLB-Themed PokeStops, Gyms Electrify 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 some MLB stadiums into Pokémon GO hotspots.

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

This partnership adds officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating MLB stadiums. Attending fans can expect:

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

The event kicks off May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians and concludes September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule of participating teams is available on the official Pokémon GO news website.

While the collaboration has generated considerable enthusiasm, some fans have expressed disappointment over the exclusion of certain teams and hope for future expansion. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data networks during these high-attendance events.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles: Meet Your Pokémon GO 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 will have the chance to meet some of their favorite community trainers daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST). These include:

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

The Pokémon GO team has also announced designated safe meetup locations for community gatherings, facilitated by local Community Ambassadors, in response to recent wildfires. Details on these locations and schedules are available on the Pokémon GO news website.