"Pokemon GO, MLB Team Up: Ballparks Get PokeStops, Gyms"

Pokemon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up to bring an exciting new experience to fans. This collaboration introduces official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms to select MLB ballparks, enhancing the game experience for Pokemon GO players while they enjoy live baseball games. Learn more about this thrilling partnership below.

Pokemon GO Collaborates with MLB

Trainers Who Attend Themed MLB Games Will Receive Goodies

On February 12, 2025, Pokémon GO announced its collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB). This partnership adds "official club-branded" PokéStops and Gyms to select MLB ballparks, allowing spectators to engage in Pokémon GO activities while attending live baseball games.

When attending these themed MLB games, trainers can look forward to:

• Club-branded merchandise
• Exclusive in-game avatar items
• Timed Research 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

The themed games kick off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and conclude with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. For a complete list of participating games, visit Pokemon GO’s official news website.

While fans are thrilled about this collaboration, some have expressed concerns about the exclusion of other MLB teams. Many hope that future expansions will include more club-branded PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, there are worries about potential data connection issues at these events due to the high demand for cellular service during MLB games.

Pokemon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update

Pokemon GO Announces Meet-and-Greet With Popular Influencers

The excitement for Pokemon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles is building as the event organizers have announced the participation of popular trainers, offering in-person attendees a chance to meet their favorite Pokemon GO influencers.

In a news update on February 12, 2025, the Pokemon GO Team shared that "ticket-holding Trainers will be able to meet notable Trainers from the community! Meet-and-greets with notable Trainers will happen once each day during the Los Angeles event." The featured influencers 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 attendees 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 response to recent wildfires, Pokemon GO has also designated safe meeting locations for the community. These meetups will be hosted by Local Community Ambassadors, providing a space for in-person participants to connect and enjoy the event. For detailed information on these locations and schedules, check out Pokemon GO’s news website.