Pokemon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) have teamed up to bring a unique experience to fans, integrating PokeStops and Gyms into select MLB ballparks. Dive into the details of this exciting partnership.
Pokemon GO Collaborates with MLB
Trainers Who Attend Themed MLB Games Will Receive Exclusive Goodies
On February 12, 2025, Pokémon GO announced an innovative partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). This collaboration introduces "official club-branded" PokeStops and Gyms at selected MLB ballparks, allowing fans to engage with Pokémon GO while enjoying live baseball games.
Here's what trainers can look forward to at these themed MLB games:
- Club-branded merchandise
- Exclusive in-game avatar items
- Timed Research tasks with Pokemon encounters as rewards
- Raid Battles offering a chance to catch Pokemon with exclusive Location Backgrounds
Event Duration: May 9, 2025 to September 7, 2025
Pokemon GO has scheduled themed games starting with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and concluding with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. For a comprehensive list of participating games, visit Pokemon GO’s news website.
The collaboration has sparked excitement among fans, although some have raised concerns about the exclusion of certain MLB teams. Many hope for future expansions to include more club-branded PokeStops and Gyms. However, there are worries about potential data connection issues at MLB games due to high demand, which could be exacerbated by the addition of Pokemon GO activities.
Pokemon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update
Pokemon GO Announces Meet-and-Greet With Popular Influencers
The Pokemon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles is generating buzz with the announcement of popular trainers participating in the event, offering in-person attendees a chance to meet their favorite Pokemon GO personalities.
In a news post dated February 12, 2025, the Pokemon GO Team revealed that "ticket-holding Trainers will have the opportunity to meet notable Trainers from the community! Meet-and-greets with these popular trainers will occur once each day during the Los Angeles event." The participating trainers include:
- 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 daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST), although Pokemon GO has noted that "lines may be capped early if necessary."
In response to recent wildfires, Pokemon GO has designated safe locations for community meetups. Local Community Ambassadors will host these gatherings, providing a fun and safe environment for trainers to connect. Details on these locations and schedules are available on Pokemon GO’s news website.
