Niantic and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up to immerse Pokémon GO players in MLB ballparks. No stranger to themed nights, MLB ballparks will host official Club PokéStops, Gyms, and more. This partnership continues to highlight how video games and sports are more symbiotic than some may think. Sponsoring Pokemon GO theme nights are set to bring people together.
With this partnership, Pokémon GO will closely integrate at MLB ballparks this year. Starting Opening Day, each ballpark will get official Club Branded PokéStops and Gyms and Official Routes, connecting attendees to various important locations throughout each venue while collecting rewards.
“We’re delighted to partner with MLB to help make playing Pokémon GO even more fun and engaging at ballparks across the country,” said Sarah Gilarsky, head of business development for Pokémon GO at Niantic. ” 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.”
There are currently 13 MLB Clubs that will host a Pokémon GO Theme Night during the 2025 season. All attendees of Pokémon GO Theme Nights will get access to a variety of Pokémon GO in-game content, including:
- 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
Pokémon GO Theme Nights Schedule:
- 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