If you build it, they will come…back. Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced it is once again holding a signature event at the field constructed next to the iconic “Field of Dreams” movie site in the northeast Iowa town of Dyersville. The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play each other there on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. The game will be streamed on Netflix.On Aug. 11, 2026, the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, will host the St. Paul Saints, the Triple-A affiliate of the Twins. This will mark the second Minor League Baseball game played in Dyersville, as the Midwest League’s Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins’ High-A affiliate) played the Quad Cities River Bandits (Kansas City Royals’ High-A affiliate) in Dyersville on Aug. 9, 2022.MLB’s first games at the magical site were in 2021 and 2022. Both were unforgettable nights and ratings home runs. The White Sox-Yankees thriller on Aug. 12, 2021, was the sport’s most-watched regular-season game on any network in 16 years. Following the Reds-Cubs game in 2022, the site underwent major renovations, and MLB held signature events at other venues. Now, after a three-year hiatus, the game is headed back to the Heartland.Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. said: “Major League Baseball is excited to return to Iowa in 2026 and to deliver a unique experience to the Twins, the Phillies, their players, our two Minor League teams, and fans across the game. We look forward to working with Netflix and creating an event that all sports fans can enjoy.”“Iowa is thrilled to welcome MLB and its players back to the iconic “Field of Dreams” movie site and a new permanent stadium for one of America’s favorite pastimes,” Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said. “Set against a backdrop of rolling cornfields and a star-filled summer sky, this is an event unlike any other. We’re incredibly proud to host fans from across the country and around the world for a game they’ll never forget and an opportunity to experience everything that makes our state so special.” Watch: Fans, players experience the Field of DreamsWatch: Walking through the corn at the Field of DreamsWatch: Big Leaguers turn back the clock for Field of Dreams gameWatch: MLB goes the distance once again for Field of Dreams game in DyersvilleWatch: Field of Dreams fans see their dream come true» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
DYERSVILLE, Iowa —
If you build it, they will come…back.
Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced it is once again holding a signature event at the field constructed next to the iconic “Field of Dreams” movie site in the northeast Iowa town of Dyersville. The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play each other there on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. The game will be streamed on Netflix.
On Aug. 11, 2026, the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, will host the St. Paul Saints, the Triple-A affiliate of the Twins. This will mark the second Minor League Baseball game played in Dyersville, as the Midwest League’s Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins’ High-A affiliate) played the Quad Cities River Bandits (Kansas City Royals’ High-A affiliate) in Dyersville on Aug. 9, 2022.
MLB’s first games at the magical site were in 2021 and 2022. Both were unforgettable nights and ratings home runs. The White Sox-Yankees thriller on Aug. 12, 2021, was the sport’s most-watched regular-season game on any network in 16 years. Following the Reds-Cubs game in 2022, the site underwent major renovations, and MLB held signature events at other venues. Now, after a three-year hiatus, the game is headed back to the Heartland.
Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. said: “Major League Baseball is excited to return to Iowa in 2026 and to deliver a unique experience to the Twins, the Phillies, their players, our two Minor League teams, and fans across the game. We look forward to working with Netflix and creating an event that all sports fans can enjoy.”
“Iowa is thrilled to welcome MLB and its players back to the iconic “Field of Dreams” movie site and a new permanent stadium for one of America’s favorite pastimes,” Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said. “Set against a backdrop of rolling cornfields and a star-filled summer sky, this is an event unlike any other. We’re incredibly proud to host fans from across the country and around the world for a game they’ll never forget and an opportunity to experience everything that makes our state so special.”
Watch: Fans, players experience the Field of Dreams
Watch: Walking through the corn at the Field of Dreams
Watch: Big Leaguers turn back the clock for Field of Dreams game
Watch: MLB goes the distance once again for Field of Dreams game in Dyersville
Watch: Field of Dreams fans see their dream come true
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