"Pokemon GO Teams Up with MLB: Adds PokeStops, Gyms to Ballparks"

Pokemon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) have teamed up to bring an exciting new dimension to baseball fans and Pokemon trainers alike. This innovative collaboration is set to enhance the experience at select MLB ballparks by integrating "official club-branded" PokeStops and Gyms. Dive in to discover all about this thrilling partnership.

Pokemon GO Joins Forces with MLB

Trainers at Themed MLB Games to Receive Special Rewards

On February 12, 2025, Pokemon GO announced an exciting partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). This collaboration introduces "official club-branded" PokeStops and Gyms at select MLB ballparks, enabling fans to engage with Pokemon GO while enjoying live baseball games.

Attendees of these themed MLB games can look forward to a range of exclusive Pokemon GO benefits, including:

• Club-branded merchandise
• Exclusive in-game avatar items
• Timed Research with Pokemon encounters as rewards
• Raid Battles featuring Pokemon with exclusive Location Backgrounds

Event Duration: May 9, 2025, to September 7, 2025

The collaboration kicks off on May 9, 2025, with the Cleveland Guardians and concludes on September 7, 2025, with the Texas Rangers. For a complete list of participating games and dates, visit Pokemon GO's official news website.

While fans are thrilled about this unique collaboration, some have expressed concerns about why certain MLB teams are not included. There's also hope that Pokemon GO and MLB will expand the initiative to include more club-branded PokeStops and Gyms in the future. However, potential data connectivity issues at crowded MLB games have been raised as a concern, as the addition of Pokemon GO might exacerbate existing challenges with cellular data.

Pokemon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles Update

Meet-and-Greet with Popular Pokemon GO Influencers

The excitement for Pokemon GO Tour: Unova - Los Angeles continues to build with the announcement of meet-and-greet opportunities with popular Pokemon GO influencers. In a February 12, 2025, news post, the Pokemon GO Team revealed that "ticket-holding Trainers will have the chance to meet notable Trainers from the community!" These meet-and-greets are scheduled to occur once each day during the Los Angeles event and will feature:

• 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. In-person participants can meet them daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST), although lines may be capped early if necessary.

In response to recent wildfires, Pokemon GO has also announced safe meeting spots for the community. These locations, managed by Local Community Ambassadors, will offer a chance for in-person participants to connect and enjoy the event together. For the complete list of safe meetup locations and schedules, check out Pokemon GO’s news website.