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Viewership drops significantly for 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Game

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Viewership drops significantly for 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Game

Summary

The 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Game, featuring the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins, aired on Netflix on August 13. The Phillies won the game 7-1, but viewership fell to 1.66 million, down from 2.5 million in 2024 and 3.1 million in 2022. Poor promotion may have contributed to the low audience numbers. This event marked Netflix's third MLB broadcast, following disappointing figures for the Home Run Derby. The 2027 Field of Dreams Game is set to be broadcasted by NBC Sports.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies defeat Twins 7-1 in the 2026 Field of Dreams Game.
•Viewership averaged 1.66 million on Netflix, down significantly from previous years.
•Home Run Derby viewership was the lowest in 23 years for the event.
•NBC Sports will air the 2027 Field of Dreams Game.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Field of Dreams Game viewership craters on Netflix

What they're saying

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We at Awful Announcing watched every second of the 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Game on Netflix last week, resulting in this review of the broadcast. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins, 7-1, so the game wasn’t very compelling, but Netflix still produced an enjoyable, high-quality viewing experience. Unfortunately, Netflix and Major League Baseball…
— Yahoo Sports

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