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 collaboration, announced February 12, 2025, will transform participating stadiums into Pokémon GO hotspots.
Pokémon GO at the Ballpark: A Grand Slam of Fun
This exciting partnership adds officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to several MLB stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans. Attendees can expect:
- Club-branded merchandise.
- Exclusive in-game avatar items.
- Special 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 site. While fans are thrilled, some have expressed concern about potential strain on cellular data networks during these high-traffic events.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles: Meet Your Favorite Influencers!
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event is adding another layer of excitement with meet-and-greets featuring popular Pokémon GO influencers. Announced alongside the MLB partnership, ticket holders can connect with their favorite community personalities daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST).
Confirmed influencers include:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
In response to recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also designated safe meetup locations for community gatherings, facilitated by local Community Ambassadors. Details on these locations and schedules are also available on the official Pokémon GO news website.
