'Pokemon GO' x MLB Is Coming Soon—Here's What to Expect in the Upcoming Collaboration

It is not only baseball that's the theme in Pokemon GO and MLB's collaboration.

By Isaiah Richard Published 02/12/25 EST

Ready your bats, mits, and baseballs as Niantic's "Pokemon GO" has recently confirmed that there is an upcoming collaboration with the Major League Baseball (MLB) coming later this year for all to enjoy. The latest collaboration is one of "Pokemon GO's" biggest, as well as its first collaboration with a sports league, offering a massive partnership that will span for three years and help deliver more content.

A rundown of various content from the world's top baseball league is coming to "Pokémon GO," and it will not be short of the famed ballparks where matches are held, made specifically for the game.

'Pokémon GO' x MLB Collaboration Is Coming Starting This March

Niantic Labs announced that one of the biggest collaborations of "Pokémon GO" is coming soon, and the company has crossed over with none other than the MLB. According to Niantic, users will have the chance to show their love for baseball and Pokémon in this collaboration, with the 2025 season set to have huge surprises for all.

First off, the special "Pokémon GO" x MLB collaboration will feature Major League Baseball ballparks that will offer club-branded PokeStops and Gyms for trainers to enjoy during their visit when watching a game.

Additionally, users may also have the chance to traverse new Official Routes in this partnership found in ballparks to explore more of the Trainer experience while en route to one's seats.

What Does the 'Pokemon GO' x MLB Collab Have to Offer?

Apart from the PokeStops and Gyms from the clubs, players may also enjoy "Pokémon GO" and club-branded merchandise available, exclusive in-game avatars, Timed Research offering new Pokemon encounters, and Raid Battles based on Location Background.

Niantic is inviting the public to enjoy an MLB baseball game while playing "Pokémon GO" around the ballpark, with the event starting this March for all users to enjoy, right in time for the 2025 Season's start.

The collaboration between Niantic and the MLB secured a three-year deal between both entities, meaning that players will enjoy an extended experience with the featured crossover. The collaboration was said to last for three full seasons of the MLB.

"Pokémon GO" x MLB follows the recent Karrablast and Shelmet Community Day which offered shinies and events to enjoy.

Special Event Dates in 'Pokemon GO' x MLB

Apart from what Niantic shared, there are also special event dates featuring MLB teams to offer unique experiences for users called theme nights for this 2025 season, according to ComicBook Gaming.