Pokemon GO Teams Up with MLB, Adding PokeStops and Gyms to Ballparks

Get ready, Pokemon GO enthusiasts and baseball fans! The exciting collaboration between Pokemon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) is set to enhance your ballpark experience. Read on to discover all the details about this unique partnership.

Pokemon GO Joins Forces with MLB

On February 12, 2025, Pokemon GO unveiled its thrilling partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). This collaboration will introduce "official club-branded" PokeStops and Gyms at select MLB ballparks, allowing fans to dive into the world of Pokemon GO while enjoying live baseball games.

When you attend these specially themed MLB games, Pokemon GO has some incredible rewards lined up for you:

• Club-branded merchandise: Get your hands on exclusive gear that showcases your favorite MLB team.
• Exclusive in-game avatar items: Customize your avatar with unique items available only during these events.
• Timed Research with Pokemon encounters: Engage in special research tasks for a chance to encounter rare Pokemon.
• Raid Battles with exclusive Location Backgrounds: Participate in raid battles for an opportunity to catch Pokemon with unique backgrounds tied to the ballpark location.

Event Duration: May 9, 2025 to September 7, 2025

The collaboration kicks off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and wraps up with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. For the complete schedule of themed games, be sure to check out Pokemon GO’s news website.

While fans are buzzing with excitement about this collaboration, some have raised concerns about the exclusion of other MLB teams. There's hope that future expansions will include more club-branded PokeStops and Gyms. Additionally, there are worries about potential data connectivity issues at these crowded events, as MLB games can already strain cellular networks. Adding Pokemon GO into the mix might exacerbate these challenges.

Pokemon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update

The excitement continues with the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles event, where the Pokemon GO Team has announced an exciting lineup of popular trainers for meet-and-greet sessions. On February 12, 2025, they revealed that "ticket-holding Trainers will have the chance to meet notable Trainers from the community! These meet-and-greets will occur once each day during the Los Angeles event."

Here are the renowned trainers you can look forward to meeting:

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

These influencers are well-known across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. In-person participants can meet them each day of the event from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST), though Pokemon GO has noted that "lines may be capped early if necessary."

In light of recent wildfires, Pokemon GO has also announced safe meeting spots for the community. Local Community Ambassadors will host these gatherings, providing a fun and secure environment for trainers to connect. You can find the complete list of locations and schedules on Pokemon GO’s news website.