The Pokémon Company has announced a collaboration between Pokémon GO and the MLB (Major League Baseball). The collaboration will integrate several MLB ballparks into the mobile game.
The following MLB Clubs will support the collaboration:
- Cleveland Guardians – Friday, May 9, 2025
- Seattle Mariners – Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- Miami Marlins – Friday, July 18, 2025
- Milwaukee Brewers – Friday, July 25, 2025
- San Diego Padres – Monday, July 28, 2025
- Arizona Diamondbacks – Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Chicago White Sox – Monday, August 11, 2025
- Baltimore Orioles – Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- New York Mets – Monday, August 25, 2025
- Boston Red Sox – Friday, August 29, 2025
- San Francisco Giants – Friday, August 29, 2025
- Minnesota Twins – Sunday, August 31, 2025
- Texas Rangers – Sunday, September 7, 2025
The website describes the collaboration as follows:
Get ready to step up to the plate, Trainers–we’re excited to announce a partnership between Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball! During the 2025 season, all MLB ballparks will feature all-new, official club-branded PokéStops and Gyms so Trainers can play Pokémon GO from wherever they’re sitting in the ballpark. Trainers can also check out newly created Official Routes at the ballparks!
During the season, Trainers can continue the fun by attending Pokémon GO–themed ball games! Here are a few things Trainers can expect during these themed games.
- Pokémon GO and club-branded merchandise
- Exclusive in-game avatar items
- Timed Research awarding exciting Pokémon encounters
- Raid Battles where Trainers have a chance to catch Pokémon with a Location Background
Lastly, Pokémon GO is available now on iOS and PC, and the MLB collaboration will start on May 9 and continue as the season progresses. The next MLB game, MLB The Show 25, will release on March 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders are available now.