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Pokémon GO Extends MLB Collaboration for the 2026 Season

Niantic has once again partnered with MLB to extend its collaboration into the 2026 season, bringing Pokémon GO activations and in-park events to multiple ballparks.

Published Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:12:07 -0500

by Gavin Sheehan

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Pokémon GO extends its MLB partnership for 2026 with events at multiple baseball parks nationwide.
Special MLB games will feature exclusive PokéStops, Gyms, timed research, and unique avatar items.
Players can earn team caps, catch rare Pokémon, and unlock limited club-branded merchandise at events.
Themed events kick off in June and run through September across 12 major league ballparks.

Niantic has once again partnered with the MLB, extending its partnership from last year into the 2026 season, as the mobile game will make appearances during multiple baseball games. Last year, several MLB games featured special events in the park, where players could collect exclusive items available only during the game. That trend is back, only this time they have expanded the activities, items, and number of games you'll start seeing them in. The first game will be in June with the Milwaukee Brewers and run until the end of the season. We have the primary details from Niantic for you below, as well as the schedule, as you can read the extended details on their website.

Pokémon GO Extend MLB Collaboration For The 2026 Season — Credit: Niantic

Pokémon GO Will Open PokéStops and Gyms During MLB Games

Similar to last year, all MLB ballparks throughout 2026 will feature Official Routes and club-branded PokéStops and Gyms, while certain clubs will also host their own Pokémon GO-themed games throughout the season where Trainers may find special Timed Research, in-game avatar items, merchandise, and more. Each Pokémon GO-themed game may include:

Special Pikachu Raids
Lure Module Bonuses
- Activated Lure Modules will last for one hour and may attract certain Pokémon, including Abra, Machop, Cubone, and more, with chances to encounter Snorlax or Passimian.
Timed Research
- Event-themed Timed Research will be available upon entering the ballpark during themed games where Trainers can earn Stardust, XP, regular Lure Modules, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more.
Field Research Task Rewards
Club-Specific Avatar Items
- Created in partnership with MLB, 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 will be available starting Wednesday, April 22, until Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Club Branded Merchandise
- 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.