A clash of Midwestern powerhouses
On October 10, the Kansas Jayhawks will step onto the historic Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa, for a 1 p.m. exhibition matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes. The game marks the first time a college contest featuring power‑conference teams is slated for the iconic venue.
The Black‑Suit‑clad stadium, immortalized by the 1989 film Field of Dreams, has long drawn fans from across the Midwest. Its presence adds a cinematic backdrop to what promises to be a marquee early‑season showdown.
The Field of Dreams legacy
The ballpark will also host a doubleheader of Major League Baseball on August 13, when the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies take the field, further cementing the site’s growing schedule of high‑profile contests.
Recent accolades
Kansas arrives with momentum after capturing the 2026 Big 12 regular‑season title, the first for the program since 1949, and adding a league tournament championship — its first since 2006. The Jayhawks also secured the NCAA Tournament Lawrence regional before falling to Oklahoma in the super regional.
Iowa, meanwhile, closed the 2026 season at 33‑23 and extended its streak of Big Ten Tournament appearances to eleven consecutive years, underscoring the competitiveness of both squads.
Tickets for the Dyersville contest are general admission and priced at $12, offering fans an affordable chance to witness college baseball’s newest tradition.