Niantic, together with Major League Baseball (MLB), have grand plans to team up to immerse Pokémon GO in MLB ballparks across North America through themed game nights, official Club PokéStops, Gyms, and more.
13 MLB Clubs will host a Pokémon GO Theme Night throughout the 2025 season, with all attendees of Pokémon GO Theme Nights receiving access to the following Pokémon GO in-game content:
Virtually wearable in-game baseball caps representing the home team
Special Timed Research missions during the game
Collectible and tradable in-game Baseball Ballpark Backgrounds for Pikachu, catchable at scheduled times during the game
The current schedule of Pokémon GO Theme Nights is below (dates subject to change – go Giants!):
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
Sarah Gilarsky, head of business development for Pokémon GO at Niantic, said the following:
“We’re delighted to partner with MLB to help make playing Pokémon GO even more fun and engaging at ballparks across the country.
This unique integration of digital Pokémon GO gameplay and the physical experience of enjoying a game together at an MLB ballpark is a wonderful way for friends and families to connect and share their passions for Pokémon and baseball.”
Jamie Leece, Senior Vice President, Gaming & VR, added:
“We continue to prioritize and introduce new ways for fans to engage and enjoy the game of baseball.
Through this partnership with Niantic and Pokémon GO, we will enhance the Pokémon GO experience at MLB ballparks with a variety of unique programs. Since the game’s release, our fans have been enjoying Pokémon GO in our ballparks and we are excited to introduce theme nights and optimized experiences at participating Clubs.”
Note that this partnership commences on MLB’s Opening Day March 27, and continues throughout the next three seasons.
Source: Press Release
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