Field of Dreams Game Draws 1.66M Netflix Viewers

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Field of Dreams Game Draws 1.66M Netflix Viewers

5 sourcesUpdated Aug 19, 2026

MLB’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville drew 1.66 million viewers on Netflix, according to Nielsen, as the Phillies routed the Twins 7-1 behind two Kyle Schwarber homers. This edition marked Netflix’s first MLB special-event telecast, with a median viewer age of 46, the youngest for any MLB special. Historically, the 2021 Field of Dreams game averaged 5.91 million on Fox (Yankees vs White Sox) and the 2022 edition averaged 3.10 million (Cubs vs Reds). Related events include last year’s Speedway Classic at Bristol, which drew 1.6 million on Fox after a rain delay, and the 2024 Rickwood Field game in Birmingham, which averaged 2.5 million on Fox. The reports summarize the game’s viewership across platforms and note Netflix’s new role in carrying MLB’s special-event games. These details are drawn from multiple outlets reporting the same game recap and statistics.

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Tommy John, the legendary MLB pitcher whose revolutionary elbow surgery bears his name, died at 83 at his Lakewood Ranch, Florida home after hospice care, leaving a lasting impact on the sport. Tributes poured in highlighting his 26-season career across multiple teams and his farewell message honoring Dr. Jobe’s landmark procedure that saved countless careers.

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