Netflix Wants to Not ‘Do Too Much’ With Field of Dreams Game
The upgraded Iowa complex now has a permanent stadium.
The upcoming third iteration of the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa will see Netflix partner with MLB to showcase the game on an exclusive, global basis. Despite the presence of a permanent stadium seating 8,000 people and a new youth baseball complex, the event will still prioritize nostalgia and the unique farm setting of the original 1989 movie.
MLB SVP of global operations and events Jeremiah Yolkut highlighted the improved fan experience due to the existing infrastructure, while Netflix VP of sports Gabe Spitzer emphasized their focus on avoiding overcomplication. The game will feature a pregame ceremony with 25 living Baseball Hall of Famers, a first since the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.
Netflix aims to build upon the 5.9 million viewers the first Field of Dreams game drew on Fox, with Kevin Costner, the movie's star, also expected to play a role in the broadcast.
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