Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that this year’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa will be played between the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins on Aug. 13, 2026.
It will be the third playing of the contest, as inspired by the famous film of the same name.
“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,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We look forward to working with Netflix and creating an event that all sports fans can enjoy.”
The game will be broadcast on Netflix as part of the streaming services’ foray into baseball in 2026:
MLB announced a number of changes to its broadcasting lineup ahead of the 2026 campaign:
As for the Field of Dreams game, it will officially be considered a home game for the Twins as part of a three-game series between the teams.
“The Twins are thrilled to be playing in the return of MLB at Field of Dreams,” team executive chair Joe Pohlad said in a statement. “Taking the field in Dyersville, where so much of baseball’s magic comes alive, is special for our club and for our fans in Iowa. Aug. 13, 2026, will be a true celebration of our sport and a memorable day in Twins history.”
The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees played in the first Field of Dreams game in 2021, while the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs faced each other in the event in 2022. The hosting site was refurbished in the years since, but the game will return in 2026.