MLB Ballparks Become PokeStops, Gyms in Pokémon GO Expansion

Get ready for a home run! Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up to bring augmented reality fun 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.

Pokemon GO and MLB Collab Adds PokeStops and Gyms to Affiliated Ballparks

Pokémon GO x MLB: A Grand Slam Partnership

Announced on February 12, 2025, this partnership 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 tasks with unique Pokémon encounters
Raid Battles featuring Pokémon with exclusive location backgrounds

Pokemon GO and MLB Collab Adds PokeStops and Gyms to Affiliated Ballparks

Swing into Action: May 9th - September 7th, 2025

The collaborative events kick off with the Cleveland Guardians on May 9, 2025, and conclude with the Texas Rangers on September 7, 2025. A complete schedule of participating teams is available on the official Pokémon GO news website.

While the collaboration has generated considerable excitement, some fans have expressed disappointment over the exclusion of certain MLB teams and hope for future expansion. Concerns have also been raised regarding potential strain on cellular data networks during these events.

Pokemon GO and MLB Collab Adds PokeStops and Gyms to Affiliated Ballparks

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!

Ticket holders will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite community figures:

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

Pokemon GO and MLB Collab Adds PokeStops and Gyms to Affiliated Ballparks

These influencers will be available for meet-and-greets daily from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (PST). Pokémon GO has advised that lines may be limited.

In light of recent wildfires, safe community meetup locations have been designated, with support from local Community Ambassadors. Details on these locations and schedules can be found on the Pokémon GO news website.

Pokemon GO and MLB Collab Adds PokeStops and Gyms to Affiliated Ballparks