Royals and Red Sox scheduled for 2027 MLB at Field of Dreams game
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox will face off at the 2027 Field of Dreams game on August 12, 2027, in Dyersville, Iowa. This matchup marks the first time these teams will play at the iconic location, which gained fame from the 1989 film ‘Field of Dreams’. Major League Baseball made the announcement, confirming the event follows several previous sellout games at the site, including a recent game played on August 13. The game will be broadcast nationally on NBC Sports. Both team presidents expressed excitement for participating in this event that celebrates baseball's traditions and appeal.
- •Game is set for August 12, 2027, in Dyersville, Iowa.
- •This is the first time Royals and Red Sox will play at the venue.
- •MLB recently held a game at the site on August 13, 2026.
- •The game will be aired live on NBC Sports.
- •Both teams' officials highlighted the importance of the event's setting.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox will play Field of Dreams game in 2027 vs. Royals
- 7:03 PMAwful Announcing — Royals-Red Sox set for 2027 ‘Field of Dreams’ game, moving from Netflix to NBC - Awful Announcing
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Royals-Red Sox set for 2027 ‘Field of Dreams’ game, moving from Netflix to NBC
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox, Royals to face off in 2027 edition of 'Field of Dreams' game
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Head to Iowa in 2027 for MLB’s Field of Dreams Game vs. Royals
- 5:28 PMCBS MLB — MLB Field of Dreams Game returning in 2027: Red Sox will take on Royals in Dyersville, Iowa
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox to play Field of Dreams game in 2027
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — When is next Field of Dreams game? MLB reveals Red Sox vs. Royals matchup
"The Field of Dreams Game is moving to a new network for its fourth edition. Major League Baseball and Universal Pictures announced Friday that the Kansas City Royals will host the Boston Red Sox in the 2027 Field of Dreams Game, set for Thursday, Aug. 12, in Dyersville, Iowa, with NBC Sports carrying the game…
"MLB and Universal Pictures announced the Kansas City Royals will host the Boston Red Sox in the 2027 Field of Dreams game on Aug. 12.
"The Boston Red Sox will trade their usual digs underneath the shadow of the Green Monster for a sea of corn for a game next season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:12 AMRed Sox will play Field of Dreams game in 2027 vs. Royals
The Red Sox will face the Royals at the Field of Dreams movie site in Iowa next summer.
- Awful AnnouncingAug 14, 2026, 7:03 PMRoyals-Red Sox set for 2027 ‘Field of Dreams’ game, moving from Netflix to NBC - Awful Announcing
MLB and Universal Pictures announced the Kansas City Royals will host the Boston Red Sox in the 2027 Field of Dreams game on Aug. 12.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:00 PMRoyals-Red Sox set for 2027 ‘Field of Dreams’ game, moving from Netflix to NBC
The Field of Dreams Game is moving to a new network for its fourth edition. Major League Baseball and Universal Pictures announced Friday that the Kansas City Royals will host the Boston Red Sox in the 2027 Field of Dreams Game, set for Thursday, Aug. 12, in Dyersville, Iowa, with NBC Sports carrying the game…
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 6:12 PMRed Sox, Royals to face off in 2027 edition of 'Field of Dreams' game
Boston and Kansas City will be temporarily planted in Dyersville, Iowa, for the fourth iteration of the specialty game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 5:53 PMRed Sox Head to Iowa in 2027 for MLB’s Field of Dreams Game vs. Royals
The Red Sox will head to one of the most unique venues in baseball when they play the Royals in Dyersville in 2027.
- CBS MLBAug 14, 2026, 5:28 PMMLB Field of Dreams Game returning in 2027: Red Sox will take on Royals in Dyersville, Iowa
The fourth edition of the game played on the iconic movie set is scheduled for Aug. 12
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:53 PMRed Sox to play Field of Dreams game in 2027
The Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox will play against each other in the 2027 Field of Dreams game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:42 PMWhen is next Field of Dreams game? MLB reveals Red Sox vs. Royals matchup
Major League Baseball will return to the Field of Dreams in 2027 with the Kansas City Royals taking on the Boston Red Sox.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:41 PMIs this heaven? Red Sox set to play Royals in 2027 Field of Dreams game in Iowa
The Boston Red Sox will trade their usual digs underneath the shadow of the Green Monster for a sea of corn for a game next season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:01 PMRoyals, Red Sox to play in 2027 MLB at Field of Dreams game
The Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox will play against each other in the 2027 Field of Dreams game.
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