MLB Field of Dreams game in 2026 to feature Phillies vs. Twins on Netflix

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Alright, folks, grab your popcorn—or maybe some Iowa corn—because MLB is heading back to the Field of Dreams in 2026, and this time, it’s bringing a streaming giant along for the ride. The Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins are set to face off on Thursday, Aug.13, in a game that’ll be broadcast exclusively on Netflix, marking the third time MLB has hosted a regular-season game at the iconic Dyersville, Iowa site. Yeah, you read that right: Netflix, the same place you binge Stranger Things and The Crown, is now your go-to for live baseball under the stars.It’s a bold move, kind of like when your favorite NBA team trades its star player—risky, but potentially genius. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred couldn’t hide his excitement in a statement, saying they’re pumped to 'deliver a unique experience' and work with Netflix to create something all sports fans can enjoy.Translation: Baseball’s trying to tap into that casual viewer crowd, the ones who might not tune into ESPN but will click on a game sandwiched between their latest binge-watch. And let’s be real, after the first Field of Dreams game in 2021, which felt like something out of a movie itself—Tim Anderson’s walk-off homer for the White Sox against the Yankees was pure drama, better than any script—the 2022 follow-up with the Cubs and Cardinals kinda fizzled.Sure, Ken Griffey Jr. and his dad having a catch was a sweet nod to the film, but the magic wasn’t quite there, like a sequel that just doesn’t hit the same.Now, after a two-year hiatus while the site got a facelift with new owners and permanent fields for youth teams, MLB’s back, and they’re not just dipping a toe in; they’re going all-in with a doubleheader. Before the Phillies and Twins take the field, the minor league affiliates—the Triple-A St.Paul Saints (Twins) and Iowa Cubs (Cubs)—will duke it out on Aug. 11, adding a grassroots vibe to the whole affair.This isn’t just about nostalgia; it’s part of MLB’s broader playbook to take the game on the road, from Rickwood Field in Alabama (a tribute to the Negro Leagues in 2024) to Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee (2025), and even overseas to Japan and South Korea. Think of it as baseball’s version of a world tour, trying to hook new fans in an era where attention spans are shorter than a pitch clock.For the Phillies, with their passionate fanbase and recent playoff pushes, this is a chance to shine in a marquee event, while the Twins, serving as the home team, get to rep the Midwest in a storybook setting. But let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: Will Netflix pull this off? Streaming live sports is a whole new ball game—just ask Amazon with Thursday Night Football—and if it works, it could rewrite the playbook for how we watch sports.No more cable subscriptions; just fire up the app and catch the action. Still, purists might grumble about another gimmick, but hey, in 2021, that game drew over 5 million viewers and had everyone talking.If MLB and Netflix can recapture that lightning in a bottle, with Costner vibes and cornfield mystique, this could be more than just a game—it could be a cultural moment. So mark your calendars, because come 2026, we’ll see if this crossover hits a home run or strikes out swinging.

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