Pokémon GO Partnership Enhances MLB Ballparks with AR Enhancements

Get ready for a home run! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up to bring augmented reality excitement to the ballpark. This exciting collaboration adds official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms to select MLB stadiums, enhancing the game-day experience for Pokémon GO Trainers.

Pokémon GO x MLB: A Grand Slam Partnership

The partnership, announced February 12, 2025, lets fans catch Pokémon while enjoying live baseball games. Attending these special MLB games 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

Swing into Action: Dates and Locations

The event kicks off May 9th, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians and concludes September 7th, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. A complete schedule of participating teams is available on the official Pokémon GO news website. While the collaboration is initially limited, fans eagerly anticipate future expansion to include more teams. Concerns regarding potential strain on cellular data during these events have also been raised.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles: Meet Your Idols!

The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles event is adding another layer of excitement with meet-and-greets featuring popular Pokémon GO influencers. Announced alongside the MLB partnership, ticket holders can connect with their favorite community figures:

• AwesomeAdam
• PokeDaxi
• The Trainer Club
• JTGily
• ZoëTwoDots
• Keibron Gamer
• Landoralpha
• Couple of Gaming

These influencers will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST), though lines may be limited. Considering recent wildfires, safe community meetup locations hosted by Local Community Ambassadors will also be provided, with details on the Pokémon GO news website.