Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball Partner Up for Summer Fun!
Get ready for a summer of Pokémon and baseball! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) have teamed up to bring exciting in-game events to select MLB ballparks. This collaboration, announced February 12, 2025, adds officially branded PokéStops and Gyms to participating stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for fans.
Exclusive In-Game Rewards at Themed Games:
Trainers attending these special MLB games can look forward to:
- Club-branded merchandise.
- Unique in-game avatar items.
- Limited-time research tasks rewarding Pokémon encounters.
- Raid Battles with a chance to catch Pokémon featuring exclusive location backgrounds.
Event Dates and Locations:
The exciting partnership kicks off May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians and concludes September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule of participating teams and dates is available on the official Pokémon GO news website.
Community Response and Concerns:
While the collaboration has been met with enthusiasm, some fans have expressed disappointment that not all MLB teams are included. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data networks during these events, given the high demand for data at major sporting events.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles: Meet Your Favorite Influencers!
The excitement continues with the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles! The event is adding a special touch with meet-and-greets featuring popular Pokémon GO influencers.
Meet the 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):
- AwesomeAdam
- PokeDaxi
- The Trainer Club
- JTGily
- ZoëTwoDots
- Keibron Gamer
- Landoralpha
- Couple of Gaming
Community Meetups:
Considering recent wildfires, Pokémon GO has also announced designated safe meetup locations for community gatherings, facilitated by local Community Ambassadors. Details on these locations and schedules can be found on the Pokémon GO news website.