2026 Field of Dreams Game: Event Logistics
The 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET in Dyersville, Iowa.The matchup will stream globally and exclusively on Netflix.
The Minnesota Twins will host the Philadelphia Phillies in the third iteration of the Field of Dreams showcase, marking the event’s return after a three-year hiatus.The game will not be played on the original movie diamond.Instead, the event takes place in a new 8,000-seat stadium constructed a quarter-mile west of the historic film site.
Throwback Uniforms and Field Dimensions
Both organizations will wear era-specific throwback uniforms for the showcase. The Twins will sport 1960s-inspired home uniforms, while the Phillies will wear gray road uniforms inspired by the franchise’s 1939-1941 designs.
The permanent stadium features standard Major League dimensions: 335 feet down the lines, 380 feet to the alleys, and 400 feet to dead center. Despite these standard measurements, Athlon Sports analysts note that forward-looking offensive projections should account for the Dyersville venue being an “extremely hitter-friendly ballpark”.
Team Statistics and Predictive Roster Data
Based on the latest standings data from USA TODAY, the Philadelphia Phillies currently hold a 41-35 record, positioning them second in the NL East.The Minnesota Twins enter the matchup with a 36-41 record, sitting third in the AL Central.
Key Roster Updates and Injuries
Predictions for the August 13 matchup are heavily influenced by significant roster absences verified by USA TODAY’s injury reports:
- Minnesota Twins: Starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is out for the season following right elbow surgery. Catcher Ryan Jeffers is currently listed as day-to-day with a left hamate bone fracture.
- Philadelphia Phillies:Right fielder Adolis Garcia is on Injured Reserve recovering from a right latissimus dorsi tear.
Ticket Lottery and Minor League Logistics
Due to the stadium’s limited capacity of roughly 8,000 fans (combining fixed seating and bleachers), ticket demand has heavily outweighed supply.To distribute access fairly, Major League Baseball opened the initial public ticket lottery on June 4, 2026, exclusively to Iowa residents.
The primary MLB game will be preceded by a Minor League Baseball showcase on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, featuring the Triple-A Iowa Cubs taking on the St. Paul Saints.Following the Thursday MLB matchup, the Twins and Phillies will take an off-day on Friday before concluding their three-game series at Target Field in Minnesota on August 15 and 16.
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Extracted data and insights were sourced from MLB.com (official uniform and schedule announcements), USA TODAY (live team standings and injury reports), Athlon Sports (ballpark scoring analysis), and CentralJersey.com (venue capacity).
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