A rare chance for Iowa fans
Iowa baseball enthusiasts have a rare opportunity this summer as Major League Baseball announces that fans can now sign up for a lottery that could bring them to the iconic Field of Dreams site for a regular‑season game.
The matchup slated for August 13 will pit the Minnesota Twins against the Philadelphia Phillies, marking the third time the league has staged a game at the picturesque Iowa cornfield.
Minor‑league action on the horizon
A separate lottery for a Triple‑A contest between the Iowa Cubs and the St. Paul Saints opens on the same day, with the game scheduled for August 11.
Lottery timeline
Registration for both events will remain open for one week, after which the winners will be drawn on June 17 for the MLB game and June 23 for the minor‑league game.
The Field of Dreams has become a pilgrimage spot for fans since the 2021 showdown between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees, followed by a 2022 clash featuring the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, and a 2022 minor‑league doubleheader that included the Cedar Rapids Kernels and Quad Cities River Bandits.
Local officials and the league hope the events will boost tourism and showcase the unique setting that blends America’s pastime with the state’s agricultural heritage.