Pokémon GO excited to announce that the collaboration between Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball is back for the 2026 season! During the season, all MLB ballparks will feature Official Routes and club-branded PokéStops and Gyms!

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The Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball collaboration returns!

Time to start warming up, Trainers—we’re excited to announce the collaboration between Pokémon GO and Major League Baseball is back for the 2026 season! Just like last year, all MLB ballparks during the 2026 season will feature Official Routes for Trainers to explore and club-branded PokéStops and Gyms so anyone can play Pokémon GO from wherever they’re sitting in the ballpark.*

*Note: Select clubs are moving to new locations this season, which means some PokéStops and Gyms will be moving as well! Check back soon to see the new PokéStops and Gyms at the latest locations in Pokémon GO!

During the season, Trainers can also attend Pokémon GO–themed ball games! Here are a few things that might be featured at the home team’s ballpark during these themed games.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids at Gyms within the ballpark.

One-Star Raids
Pikachu

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one or one with a Location Background!

Lure Module Bonus

Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract certain Pokémon.

Abra , Machop , Cubone , and more will have a chance of appearing in the ballpark at PokéStops with active regular Lure Modules. If you’re lucky, you might encounter Snorlax or Passimian !

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available upon entering the ballpark during themed games.

Complete tasks to earn Stardust, XP, regular Lure Modules, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available from spinning PokéStops within the ballpark. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust, Ultra Balls and more! Gear up for the game with in-game avatar items!

Cheer on your team with exclusive in-game avatar items created in collaboration with MLB! Starting Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PDT, Trainers can score the home team’s cap as an avatar item by spinning a PokéStop at a ballpark during a Pokémon GO–themed baseball game. These avatar items are available for a limited time!*

*Avatar items from spinning PokéStops will be available from Wednesday, April 22, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Pokémon GO and club-branded merchandise

Show off team pride for both your home team and Pokémon GO team! Participating clubs will feature new club-branded and Pokémon GO merchandise, where Trainers can choose between Team Instinct–, Team Mystic–, and Team Valor–themed merchandise.

*Availability and type of merchandise vary by club and club ticket packages. Check with your local club’s website for the latest details!

These themed games will take place during the following clubs’ home games.

• Milwaukee Brewers – Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Cleveland Guardians – Thursday, July 2, 2026
• Chicago White Sox – Wednesday, July 8, 2026
• Baltimore Orioles – Tuesday, August 4, 2026
• Miami Marlins – Friday, August 7, 2026
• Arizona Diamondbacks – Tuesday, August 11, 2026
• Texas Rangers – Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Washington Nationals – Sunday, August 30, 2026
• Tampa Bay Rays – Sunday, September 13, 2026
• Seattle Mariners – Tuesday, September 22, 2026
• Boston Red Sox – Friday, September 25, 2026
• New York Mets – TBA
• San Francisco Giants – TBA

Please note that dates are subject to change or cancellation. Additional dates may also be added. Stay tuned to the blog for the latest updates!

Enjoy a baseball game at your local MLB ballpark while playing Pokémon GO with your friends and family. Batter up!

Source: https://www.pokemongo.com/news/mlb-2026