Pokémon GO and MLB Team Up for a Summer of Fun!
Get ready for a home run! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced an exciting collaboration bringing augmented reality gameplay to select MLB ballparks.
Catch Pokémon and Score Exclusive Rewards at Themed Games
The partnership, revealed on February 12, 2025, transforms participating ballparks into Pokémon GO hotspots, featuring official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms. Attending fans can expect:
- Club-branded merchandise
- Exclusive in-game avatar items
- Timed Research tasks rewarding Pokémon encounters
- Raid Battles with chances to catch Pokémon boasting unique location backgrounds
This exciting event runs from May 9th, 2025, to September 7th, 2025, kicking off with the Cleveland Guardians and concluding with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule of participating games is available on the official Pokémon GO news website.
While the collaboration has generated significant excitement, some fans have expressed disappointment that not all MLB teams are involved. Concerns have also been raised about potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles: Meet Your Favorite Influencers!
The buzz surrounding Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles is intensifying with the announcement of meet-and-greets with popular Pokémon GO influencers!
Ticket holders will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite community trainers daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST) throughout the event. Confirmed attendees 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. 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 Pokémon GO news website. Remember, lines for the meet-and-greets may be capped early.