MINNEAPOLIS — Major League Baseball is going back to Iowa.
For the first time since 2022, MLB at Field of Dreams is returning to Dyersville, Iowa, with a Thursday, Aug. 13, matchup between the Phillies and Twins at the refurbished site.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the game Wednesday.
“Major League Baseball is excited to return to Iowa in 2026 and to deliver a unique experience to the Twins, the Phillies, their players, our two Minor League teams, and fans across the game,” Manfred said in a statement. “We look forward to working with Netflix and creating an event that all sports fans can enjoy.”
The event will be shown on Netflix, a central piece of the new partnership between MLB and the popular streaming service. In addition to the Major League game, the site will also host a game between Triple-A St. Paul and Iowa, Minor League affiliates of the Twins and Cubs, respectively, on Aug. 11.
This year’s game is a Twins home game, the opener of a three-game series between the clubs. The teams will have an off-day on Friday before resuming the series at Target Field on Saturday.
“The Minnesota Twins are thrilled to be playing in the return of MLB at Field of Dreams,” said Twins executive chair Joe Pohlad. “Taking the field in Dyersville, where so much of baseball’s magic comes alive, is special for our club and for our fans in Iowa. August 13, 2026, will be a true celebration of our sport and a memorable day in Twins history.”
“Iowa is thrilled to welcome MLB and its players back to the iconic Field of Dreams and a new permanent stadium for one of America’s favorite baseball traditions,” said Iowa governor Kim Reynolds. “Set against a backdrop of rolling cornfields and a star-filled summer sky, this is an event unlike any other. We’re incredibly proud to host fans from across the country and around the world for a game they’ll never forget and an opportunity to experience everything that makes our state so special.”
“It is an honor to have been selected for the return of the prestigious MLB at Field of Dreams game,” said Phillies managing partner and CEO John Middleton. “For our players, this will be an experience they never forget as they step onto the set of one of the most iconic baseball movies ever made.”
In addition to MLB at Field of Dreams, Netflix will also carry Opening Night and the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. In all three cases, MLB Network will produce the events in conjunction with Netflix.
