Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) Partner Up: PokeStops and Gyms Hit the Ballparks!
Get ready, Pokémon GO Trainers! A fantastic collaboration between Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball is bringing the excitement of Pokémon to select MLB ballparks. This partnership adds officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans.
Game Day Goodies for Trainers:
Attending a themed MLB game will reward Trainers with:
- Club-branded merchandise
- Exclusive in-game avatar items
- Timed Research with unique Pokémon encounters
- Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds
Event Dates and Locations:
The exciting partnership kicks off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and concludes with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. A comprehensive list of participating games and locations is available on the official Pokémon GO news website.
While the collaboration has generated significant excitement, some fans have expressed disappointment over the exclusion of certain MLB teams and hope for future expansion. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data networks during these 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 planned meet-and-greets featuring popular Pokémon GO influencers. Ticket holders will have the chance to connect with their favorite community figures.
Meet-and-greets with the following influencers will take place daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST):
- 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. Pokémon GO 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 can be found on the official Pokémon GO news website.
