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The 2026 Field of Dreams Game streamed on Netflix drew 1.66 million viewers, about half of 2024's Fox-broadcast game and far below earlier editions, highlighting mixed results for Netflix's MLB live-broadcast push amid new rights deals; MLB has announced that the 2027 Field of Dreams Game will air on NBC, signaling a shift away from Netflix for the marquee event.
MLB announced the 2027 Field of Dreams Game will be played April 12 in Iowa between the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals. The Royals posted a teaser of a 1969-era home uniform with an off-white wool-like fabric and a thick blue collar, while the Red Sox graphic hints at a 1930s-era look with a plain red block 'B' cap; exact jerseys will be unveiled next year, with more throwback details expected.
Netflix confirmed Kevin Costner will participate in its live Field of Dreams Game broadcast from Dyersville, Iowa, though his exact role isn’t disclosed; Costner previously appeared in the 2021 telecast. This is Netflix’s third live MLB broadcast of the year, with past efforts ranging from promotional to more restrained, and viewers will see how Costner’s cameo is integrated this time.
The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals are set to play a game in 2024 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, the oldest professional ballpark in America and home to the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. The game is expected to be a temporary replacement for the Field of Dreams Game, which has not yet been scheduled for this year. The Giants and Cardinals would likely wear throwback uniforms for the game.
The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will play in the 2024 Field of Dreams Game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, the oldest professional ballpark in America and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues. The Giants and Cardinals are expected to wear throwback uniforms for the game. Rickwood Field is one of the two remaining Negro Leagues parks and is currently home to the Miles College baseball team.