A Community Decision at the Field of Dreams
Iowans are currently casting their ballots to decide the official name of the new baseball franchise that will play at the historic Field of Dreams location in Dyersville, Iowa. The vote, which began earlier this month, will remain open until the final day of June, after which the chosen name will be revealed during the Northwoods League All‑Star Festivities scheduled for early July.
The league, which bills itself as the largest organized collegiate baseball circuit with 26 teams, has narrowed the possibilities to five playful options: Dyersville Corn Dogs, Dyersville Dreamers, Dyersville Ghosts, Dyersville Moonlighters, and Dyersville Spirits. Each moniker reflects a different facet of the site’s cultural legacy and the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Names That Pay Homage to Local Lore
The Corn Dogs reference the region’s prolific corn fields, turning a staple crop into a tongue‑in‑cheek team identity. Dreamers captures the aspirational spirit that the Field of Dreams site has come to symbolize for baseball fans nationwide. Ghosts nods to the film’s famous “ghost players” emerging from the corn, while Moonlighters honors the character known as “Moonlight” Graham, a pivotal figure in the movie’s narrative. Finally, Spirits alludes to the legendary Black Sox and other historic MLB figures whose stories intertwine with the mythos of the field.
The winning name will make its debut on the diamond in 2027, giving the community a chance to see its chosen identity come to life on the field that drew worldwide attention after the 1989 film. The All‑Star Festivities, slated for July 7‑8, will serve as the ceremonial stage for the announcement, blending celebration with the anticipation of future games.