A historic moment is set to unfold on October 10, when the Kansas Jayhawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes will meet for the first-ever Division I college baseball exhibition at the iconic Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, a venue that has become synonymous with the magic of the 1989 film *Field of Dreams*.
The game, scheduled for 1 p.m. Central Time, will be open to fans who can purchase general admission tickets for $12 plus taxes and fees, though only a limited number will be available for purchase.
Live coverage will be provided by the Jayhawkin Sports Network, with streaming available through KUAthletics.com and the Kansas Jayhawks app, ensuring that audiences nationwide can follow the action in real time.
Legacy of a Legendary Venue
The Field of Dreams site, originally constructed for the Oscar‑nominated film starring Kevin Costner, was later added to the National Film Registry in 2017 for its cultural significance, and the playing field lies just about 500 feet from the original movie set, preserving the nostalgic backdrop that has drawn visitors for decades.
Kansas enters the exhibition with a dominant 2026 season, having captured three championships — the Big 12 regular season, tournament and Lawrence Regional titles — and finishing with a 45‑18 record that ties the program’s most wins in a single year.
The Jayhawks also achieved a milestone by securing back‑to‑back NCAA Tournament berths, a first in school history, and they are poised to host the inaugural Lawrence Regional and Super Regional, underscoring their rising prominence in college baseball.