DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Major League Baseball will return to the Field of Dreams movie site in 2026. The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play a regular season game on August 13, marking the third time MLB has hosted a game at this iconic location.
Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the event, highlighting the completion of a permanent baseball facility at the site. The updated ballpark will seat roughly 4,200 people, with additional bleachers bringing the total capacity to 8,000..
The August 13 game will be a home game for the Twins, with a minor league game between the Iowa Cubs and St. Paul Saints scheduled for August 11, setting the stage for the main event.
Netflix will broadcast the major league game, collaborating with MLB Network’s production team to deliver the event to fans worldwide.
The permanent ballpark is expected to be completed by May or June of next year, with an estimated cost of $40 million to $45 million. The state of Iowa is the largest funder, contributing $12 million to the project.
The summer concert series held at the site this past summer will help shape the transportation and security plans. Traffic and security are significant considerations for these events.
Opportunities will be available for local residents to work during the major league game, with roles similar to those offered in past events, such as ushers and parking assistants.
Ticketing details for the upcoming games will be announced at a later date.