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MLB Announces 2026 Field of Dreams Game in Iowa

11/20/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Major League Baseball will host a Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, on August 13, 2026, featuring the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies.
This will be the third edition, after 2021 and 2022.
The game will be streamed live on Netflix under a new broadcasting agreement.
Before the MLB game, the Iowa Cubs will play the St. Paul Saints in a Minor League matchup on August 11, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural MLB at Field of Dreams game occurred on August 12, 2021, in Dyersville, Iowa, celebrating the 1989 film starring Kevin Costner. The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees 9-8, marking the first MLB game in Iowa. This event revived interest in baseball's rural roots and demonstrated MLB's commitment to community engagement and nostalgia through innovative marketing strategies.

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Story summary

Major League Baseball will host a Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, on August 13, 2026, featuring the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies.
This will be the third edition, after 2021 and 2022.
The game will be streamed live on Netflix under a new broadcasting agreement.
Before the MLB game, the Iowa Cubs will play the St. Paul Saints in a Minor League matchup on August 11, 2026.

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