Following the conclusion of the 2026 iteration of the beloved Field of Dreams game, which saw the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Minnesota Twins 7-1, Major League Baseball has officially revealed the participants for next year's event. According to a recent announcement, the joint venture between MLB and Universal Pictures will return to the iconic Dyersville, Iowa, site in 2027, featuring a matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals.
"We are thrilled to showcase our athletes through one of Major League Baseball’s most cherished events and help to grow the game to a worldwide audience," said Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey. "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."
The tradition, inspired by the 1989 film Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner, has become a staple of the MLB calendar. The film, which features a farmer who builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield after hearing a mysterious voice, serves as the backdrop for the annual game. Since its inception in 2021, the event has hosted several high-profile matchups, including the Chicago White Sox against the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs against the Cincinnati Reds.
After a brief hiatus from 2023 to 2025 for facility renovations, the game returned this year to great fanfare. Looking ahead to 2027, the Royals are set to serve as the home team. "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," said Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy. "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."