Red Sox to play Field of Dreams game in 2027

The Boston Red Sox will play at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in 2027. Major League Baseball announced on Friday, Aug. 14, that the Red Sox will play the Kansas City Royals in Dyersville, Iowa on Aug. 12, 2027. The game will be televised nationally on NBC Sports. The is the first game at the famous field for both teams. It’s the fourth MLB game to be played where the 1989 movie was filmed. “Field of Dreams” starred Kevin Costner, an Iowa farmer who plowed over his corn to build a baseball field. Dyersville is about an hour from Cedar Rapid, Iowa. Members of the 1919 Chicago White Sox emerged from the corn to play on the diamond that has since become a major tourist attraction. “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. Part of what has allowed baseball to endure for generations is its ability to evolve while still holding on to the traditions, memories and shared experiences that give the game its meaning," Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy said in the same statement. "We can’t wait to experience that in Dyersville with our players, our fans, and baseball fans everywhere.” The Red Sox were briefly a part of the movie, with Costner and co-star James Earl Jones attending a game at the team's iconic Fenway Park. The first two MLB games at Dyersville were played at a temporary stadium. It housed a matchup between the White Sox and New York Yankees in 2021 and the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in 2022. After a four-year hiatus, MLB returned to Iowa this year with a game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies on Aug. 13. The Phillies won 7-1. The latest installment of the Field of Dreams game was played in a permanent stadium at the same location, just a short walk from the movie site diamond. All three MLB games have been sellouts. FOX televised the first two games. Netflix was the broadcast partner for Thursday's game. “We are thrilled to showcase our athletes through one of Major League Baseball’s most cherished events and helping to grow the game to a worldwide audience, " Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey said in a statement. "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." Caitlyn Kelleher contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Red Sox to play Field of Dreams game in 2027