The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is joining forces with Pokémon GO to host a first-of-its-kind event at State Farm Stadium on Dec. 21 that offers fans a unique experience both before and during the Falcons-Cardinals matchup.
Beginning at 10 a.m., the Great Lawn will open to fans and feature Pokémon GO activations that include special giveaway items and in-game content. Inside the Pokémon GO app, players can interact with PokéStops and Gyms throughout State Farm Stadium and the Great Lawn area. Pikachu with an event-themed location card will also appear in raids.
The Cardinals are the first NFL team to host a Pokémon GO activation inside and around a stadium.
Game tickets will be required to participate in the event and tickets are available for purchase here.
ABOUT POKÉMON GO: Pokémon GO is an augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed by Niantic, which was launched in 2016 in partnership with The Pokémon Company. The game encourages players to explore the real world to find and catch Pokémon. Pokémon GO has been praised for promoting physical activity and social interaction among its players. It remains a top 10 mobile game globally and saw over 100 million players last year.
