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MLB Plans Field of Dreams Return in 2026 With Phillies Involved, Opponent Undetermined

Reports indicate confirmation will come with Tuesday’s 2026 schedule release following a pause for site renovations.

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DYERSVILLE, IOWA - AUGUST 11: A general view of the Field of Dreams prior to the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs on August 11, 2022 in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Cincinnati Reds right fielder Aristides Aquino (44) stands in right field during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, at the MLB Field of Dreams stadium in Dyersville, Iowa. Mlb Field Of Dreams Game Cincinnati Reds At Chicago Cubs Aug 11 5824

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report MLB intends to stage a Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa in 2026 featuring the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports the New York Mets as the opponent, while The Athletic and regional outlets say it is expected to be the Minnesota Twins.
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer says league sources describe the matchup as tentative and note it might not be announced with Tuesday’s broader schedule release.
  • The Twins have been reported as the designated home team if that pairing is finalized, pointing to an interleague matchup.
  • MLB’s 2026 schedule is slated for release Tuesday, with Opening Day targeted for March 26, following a multi-year event hiatus tied to construction at the Iowa site.