{
  "id": 238426,
  "title": "Netflix Wants to Not ‘Do Too Much’ With Field of Dreams Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/netflix-wants-to-not-do-too-much-with-field-of-dreams-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T20:39:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/mlb-netflix-field-of-dreams-costner/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The upgraded Iowa complex now has a permanent stadium.",
  "key_points": [
    "Netflix partners with MLB for exclusive global broadcast of Field of Dreams game",
    "Emphasis on nostalgia and farm setting despite modern infrastructure",
    "Pregame ceremony with 25 Hall of Famers, first since 2008 All-Star Game"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}