Get ready for an exciting blend of baseball and Pokemon adventures as Pokemon GO teams up with Major League Baseball (MLB). This partnership is set to enhance your game day experience at select MLB ballparks. Dive into the details of this thrilling collaboration.
Pokemon GO Collaborates with MLB
Trainers Who Attend Themed MLB Games Will Receive Goodies
On February 12, 2025, Pokemon GO unveiled its exciting partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). This collaboration introduces "official club-branded" PokeStops and Gyms at certain MLB ballparks, allowing fans to enjoy Pokemon GO while experiencing live baseball action.
When attending these themed MLB games, trainers can look forward to a range of exciting rewards:
- 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
Starts on May 9, 2025 and Ends on 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 a comprehensive list of themed games, check out Pokemon GO's news website.
While fans are thrilled about this unique collaboration, some have expressed disappointment about the exclusion of other MLB teams. Many hope that future expansions will include more club-branded PokeStops and Gyms. Additionally, concerns have been raised about potential data connection issues due to high demand during MLB games, which could be exacerbated by the addition of Pokemon GO.
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, especially with the announcement of meet-and-greet sessions featuring popular trainers. In a news post dated 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 lineup includes:
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
These well-known trainers boast a strong presence across various social media platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. In-person participants can meet them daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST), though Pokemon GO has warned that "lines may be capped early if necessary."
In light of the recent wildfire, Pokemon GO has also announced safe meetup locations for the community. These gatherings will be hosted by Local Community Ambassadors, offering a fun and secure environment for trainers to connect. For the full list of meetup locations and schedules, visit Pokemon GO's news website.
