\n\tNow, the Twins and Phillies become the latest clubs to take center stage in baseball’s most cinematic setting. While the game is inspired by the famous baseball diamond featured in the movie, the teams will actually play in a specially constructed Major League stadium adjacent to the original field.\n<\/p>\n
\tWhy the Site Means So Much<\/p>\n
\n\tReleased in 1989, Field of Dreams has become one of the defining baseball movies ever made. Starring Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones, and Amy Madigan, the film follows Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella after he hears the now-famous message, “If you build it, he will come.” Adapted from W.P. Kinsella’s novel Shoeless Joe, the movie earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and was added to the National Film Registry in 2017.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tFew sporting events blend baseball history and pop culture quite like the Field of Dreams Game, making it one of MLB’s premier annual showcases whenever it’s held.\u00a0 \u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\tMore Than Just One Game<\/p>\n
\n\tThe festivities extend well beyond Thursday night’s matchup. More than 25 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame are expected to attend, creating one of the largest gatherings of Hall of Famers since Yankee Stadium’s farewell festivities during the 2008 All-Star Game.\n<\/p>\n
\n\tThe site will also host a High School All-American Game on Wednesday, with Twins legend Torii Hunter<\/a> and Hall of Famer Jim Thome<\/a> serving as managers.\n<\/p>\n \n\tFans hoping to experience the venue before the major league game can also catch Triple-A baseball earlier in the week. The St. Paul Saints will face the Iowa Cubs in Dyersville at 6:30 on Tuesday, August 11th. This gives Twins fans another opportunity to see the unique ballpark while several of the organization’s top prospects are in action.\u00a0 \u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \tA First for the Twins<\/p>\n \n\tAlthough Minnesota has played regular-season games away from traditional MLB stadiums before, this marks the franchise’s first appearance in one of Major League Baseball’s specialty showcase games. The Twins’ only previous neutral-site regular-season experience came in 2018 when they played Cleveland in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This time, however, the spotlight is much brighter.\n<\/p>\n \n\tMinnesota will briefly leave a Target Field homestand to face a Phillies club that features familiar faces, including former Twins Jhoan Duran<\/a> and Luis Arraez<\/a>, adding another layer of intrigue to an already unique matchup.\n<\/p>\n \tHow to Watch<\/p>\n \n\tUnlike the previous two editions, which aired nationally on Fox, the 2026 Field of Dreams Game will stream exclusively on Netflix. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 13.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe game will not be available live on Twins.TV, but fans can still listen through the Twins Radio Network, including 830 AM and 102.9 FM.\n<\/p>\n \tThrowback Uniforms Take Center Stage<\/p>\n \n\tBoth teams will celebrate their history with vintage-inspired uniforms designed specifically for the event.\n<\/p>\n
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