A wave of nostalgia is set to wash over the cornfields of Dyersville, Iowa, as Major League Baseball announces a regular‑season game for the summer of 2026 that will bring the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies to the legendary Field of Dreams site.
The magic of the Field of Dreams returns
The contest, slated for Thursday, August 13, 2026, will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, with coverage kicking off at 5:30 p.m. Central Time. This marks the third time the league has staged a game at the iconic movie location, following the highly publicized events of 2021 and 2022, and it arrives as Netflix begins its first full year of MLB broadcasting after a high‑profile Home Run Derby showcase in July.
Adding to the spectacle, actor Kevin Costner, who famously portrayed the film’s protagonist, is expected to take part in a pregame broadcast that will feature more than two dozen members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. The ceremony promises to be the largest gathering of Hall of Famers at the site since the 2008 All‑Star Game at Yankee Stadium.
Tickets that once commanded resale prices above $2,000 have seen a dramatic dip, with last‑minute listings now hovering around $400. MLB’s traditional lottery system has been exhausted, leaving fans to navigate a secondary market that reflects both the event’s growing accessibility and its enduring allure.
The game underscores a broader shift in how audiences consume baseball, blending the sport’s deep‑rooted traditions with the reach of a global streaming platform. For Iowa, the event reaffirms the Field of Dreams as a cultural touchstone that continues to draw baseball lovers from across the country.