Iowa and Kansas are set to face off on the famed cornfield of the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, on October 10. The exhibition game brings together two Big 12 powerhouses in a setting that has become synonymous with America’s love of baseball.
The Field of Dreams: A Setting Steeped in Cinema
The Field of Dreams, immortalized by the 1989 film starring Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones and Amy Madigan, has evolved from a movie set into a real‑world venue for baseball. Since 2021 the site has hosted a series of games, including the third MLB at Field of Dreams game scheduled for August 13 between the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies, and a Triple‑A contest on August 11 featuring the Iowa Cubs against the St. Paul Saints.
Both teams arrive with recent accolades. Kansas captured the Big 12 regular‑season and tournament titles and pushed into an NCAA super regional, while Iowa posted a 33‑23 record and secured its 11th consecutive appearance in the Big Ten Tournament.
The exhibition is made possible under a NCAA rule that permits Division I programs to schedule two fall games each year, a provision that schools have used to fine‑tune talent and generate community interest.
Fans can expect a blend of nostalgia and competition as the corn‑lined diamond offers a unique backdrop for a contest that bridges college baseball’s present with its cinematic past.