Major League Baseball and Universal Products & Experiences today officially announced that a Major League game will return to Field of Dreams next season, when the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox will play in Dyersville, Iowa on Thursday, August 12, 2027. MLB at Field of Dreams in 2027 will mark the fourth edition of this event, following White Sox-Yankees in 2021, Reds-Cubs in 2022, and last night’s Twins-Phillies game. These games, held at the iconic film location from Universal Pictures’ Field of Dreams, have marked the first-ever American or National Leagues games played in Iowa.
As a part of its partnership with MLB, NBC Sports will provide exclusive national coverage of MLB at Field of Dreams, which will be a Royals home date, with the Thursday game followed by a Friday off-day before the Clubs resume their three game-set at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday.
Royals President of Business Operations Cullen Maxey said: “We are thrilled to showcase our athletes through one of Major League Baseball’s most cherished events and helping to grow the game to a worldwide audience. Royals territory already covers the Midwest, including Dyersville, so this is a natural fit that provides Royals fans a chance to cheer on the home team in a magical setting.”
Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy said: “To have the Red Sox take the field in Iowa, in a place that reminds us why people fall in love with baseball, will be incredibly special. Part of what has allowed baseball to endure for generations is its ability to evolve while still holding onto the traditions, memories, and shared experiences that give the game its meaning. We can’t wait to experience that in Dyersville with our players, our fans, and baseball fans everywhere.”