MLB Field of Dreams Game returns in 2026 after four-year hiatus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The MLB Field of Dreams Game is set to return in 2026, marking the first event since 2022. The last matchup was between the Cubs and Reds, held in Dyersville, Iowa, where Chicago emerged victorious 4-2. This event has been on hiatus due to extensive construction and renovations to the original ballpark, ensuring a permanent setup for future games. To enhance the spectator experience, a new ballpark and additional facilities have been developed, making this a significant return for MLB’s specialty game series.
- •MLB last held the Field of Dreams Game in 2022.
- •Cubs defeated Reds 4-2 in the 2022 matchup.
- •Construction led to a four-year gap before the 2026 game.
- •New amenities include a permanent ballpark and youth sports complex.
- •Phillies and Twins will face off in the 2026 game.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Last MLB Field of Dreams Game: Revisiting 2022 Cubs vs. Reds and why it took so long to come back
"It's been four years since the last time MLB held a game in Dryersville, Iowa.
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