How to Watch MLB Field of Dreams 2026: Phillies vs Twins

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Last verified: August 2, 2026
Game date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
First pitch: 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. PT
Pregame coverage: 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. PT
Official live platform: Netflix
Location: Dyersville, Iowa

The Philadelphia Phillies play the Minnesota Twins in MLB at Field of Dreams on Thursday, August 13, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern / 6:30 p.m. Central / 4:30 p.m. Pacific, with Netflix's special coverage beginning one hour earlier.

The game streams live globally on Netflix, although Netflix says availability can vary by country. An active Netflix membership is required; there is no separate pay-per-view charge. A limited Netflix trial may appear only for eligible new members in certain countries and must be verified during signup.

Field of Dreams 2026 schedule at a glance

Netflix published the exact pregame and first-pitch times in its official Field of Dreams viewing guide. MLB's official event announcement confirms the matchup, date, venue and that the game opens a three-game Phillies–Twins series.

How to watch Phillies vs Twins on Netflix

1. Open the official Netflix event page.
2. Sign in with an active Netflix membership.
3. Select Remind Me before August 13 so the event appears in My List.
4. Open the stream by 6:30 p.m. ET for special coverage or by 7:30 p.m. ET for first pitch.
5. If the live option is missing, update the Netflix app and confirm that the device supports live events.

Netflix identifies title ID 82174909 as MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies vs. Twins. The platform lists the event as a sports and baseball program. You do not need MLB.TV, a cable login or a separate event purchase to watch through Netflix where the stream is available.

Netflix says this is the first MLB Field of Dreams game to be available globally on its service. That wording does not override local service availability, account eligibility or technical device limits, so check the event page while signed in from the country where you will watch.

What time is the Field of Dreams game?

Netflix expresses first pitch as 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT. The other entries are direct time-zone conversions for August 13–14, when daylight saving time is active in the United States and Europe. Viewers in the UK, continental Europe, India and Australia should note that the game begins after midnight on Friday, August 14 in their local calendar.

Netflix plans and US prices

Field of Dreams is included with every Netflix plan at no extra live-event fee. Current direct US prices are:

Netflix's official plans and pricing page lists these US prices and account limits. Taxes, partner bundles, extra-member fees and prices outside the United States can differ.

The event page does not promise that this baseball broadcast will be produced in 4K. Premium makes 4K playback possible for compatible titles, connections and displays; it is not an event-specific 4K guarantee.

Do all Netflix plans include the game?

Yes. Netflix's live-events help page says live events are included with all plans at no extra cost. Netflix's event-specific guide says an active subscription is all that is required, subject to country availability.

Will the game have commercials?

It may. Netflix says live events can contain commercial breaks across all plans, including Standard and Premium. An ad-free movie-and-series plan therefore does not guarantee a commercial-free live baseball broadcast.

On the ad-supported plan, ads cannot be skipped or fast-forwarded while they play. After a live event, Netflix says commercial breaks are removed for ad-free experiences, although ads can remain briefly and be fast-forwardable while processing finishes.

Can you pause, rewind or start from the beginning?

Netflix says viewers can pause a live event, rewind it, play from the beginning or jump back to live while the stream is in progress. These controls make it possible to join late without immediately seeing the current score, provided the live player and device are working normally.

Do not rely on an unofficial recording or a social-media restream. Open the official event inside Netflix and use its live-player controls.

Will Phillies vs Twins have a replay?

Netflix's general live-event policy says events can be watched later and may also be downloadable. However, it warns that some events are available only for a limited period after the livestream. Netflix has not published a permanent replay-expiration date for this game.

The official listing currently shows a long event window rather than a guaranteed final broadcast runtime. Weather delays, ceremonies and extra innings can change the actual duration. If you cannot watch live, add the event to My List and check it soon after the broadcast rather than assuming the replay will remain indefinitely.

Audio and subtitle choices may be limited during the live broadcast. Netflix says additional languages are typically added a few days after a live event.

Supported devices for the live stream

Netflix supports live events on most newer:

• Smart TVs
• Streaming media players
• Android phones and tablets
• iPhone and iPad
• Mac and Windows computers
• PlayStation and Xbox consoles

Live streaming has stricter requirements than ordinary Netflix playback. Android devices require Android 9 or later; iPhone and iPad require iOS or iPadOS 18 or later in Netflix's current live-event guide. Computers can use a supported browser or the Netflix app on Windows 10 and later.

Some devices that play Netflix movies cannot play live events. Netflix specifically lists first- through third-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra as unsupported for live streaming, while Chromecast with Google TV models are supported. Casting from a Chrome browser and some wireless screen-mirroring methods are also unsupported.

Check Netflix's live-device requirements and general device directory before game day. Update both the app and the device operating system or firmware.

Is there a free way to watch Field of Dreams 2026?

Netflix's official free-trial page says a limited trial may appear automatically for eligible new members in certain countries. If it does not appear, no trial is available for that location or device. Linking the account to a partner package can forfeit an available trial.

No complete licensed free livestream has been announced. A mobile, broadband or television package may include Netflix, but that is a paid bundle benefit rather than a public free stream. Verify the included Netflix plan, activation requirement, renewal price and cancellation rules with the provider.

Avoid sites advertising “Field of Dreams live free,” shared Netflix passwords, modified apps or unofficial IPTV restreams. Those are not authorized MLB or Netflix distribution routes and can expose viewers to malware, fraudulent payments or stolen-account schemes.

What makes the 2026 game different?

The Phillies–Twins matchup is the first MLB game at the Iowa site since the Cincinnati Reds played the Chicago Cubs in 2022. MLB says the movie site has been renovated and expanded since that event.

Minnesota is the designated home team. The Field of Dreams game is the first game of a three-game series; the clubs have Friday off and complete the series at Target Field on Saturday and Sunday.

The teams will also wear retro uniforms. MLB says Minnesota's design draws from the original 1960s Twins look, including white pinstripes and the Minnie and Paul sleeve patch. Philadelphia's gray uniform is inspired by the club's 1939–41 design.

This major-league game is separate from the Iowa Cubs–St. Paul Saints minor-league game at the site on Tuesday, August 11. A ticket to one event should not be treated as admission to the other.

Watching from outside the United States

MLB calls this the first Field of Dreams matchup available globally on Netflix, and Netflix promotes the game as a live event on August 13. Netflix nevertheless states that availability varies by country.

Before paying:

1. Open title ID 82174909 while signed in from your current location.
2. Confirm that the Remind Me or live-event entry is visible.
3. Check local Netflix prices and plan availability rather than converting US prices.
4. Verify the local date; viewers east of the Atlantic generally watch on Friday, August 14.
5. Confirm the app supports live events on the exact device you intend to use.

Netflix catalogs and features can change when travelling. A VPN does not create viewing rights or guarantee access to a local catalog, and Netflix may limit the available catalog when a VPN is detected. Use the licensed service available where you are physically watching.

Game-day setup checklist

1. Add the official Netflix event to My List.
2. Confirm the subscription remains active through August 13.
3. Update the Netflix app and device software at least one day early.
4. Play another Netflix title to test video, sound and the remote.
5. Confirm that the account has an available simultaneous stream.
6. Open the event by 6:30 p.m. ET if you want the special coverage.
7. Use Play from Beginning if you arrive after coverage starts.
8. Restart the app and home network if the livestream produces an error.

Use Start2Watch's internet-speed guide to check the connection before game day. If video repeatedly pauses, follow the stream buffering diagnostic. Fire TV viewers can use the clear Firestick cache guide and Firestick Wi-Fi troubleshooting guide.

For another verified Netflix sports guide, see Start2Watch's NFL Thanksgiving 2026 schedule.

Field of Dreams 2026 FAQs

When is Phillies vs Twins at Field of Dreams?

The game is Thursday, August 13, 2026. First pitch is 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. PT.

What time does Netflix coverage start?

Special coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. PT, one hour before first pitch.

Where can I watch the game?

The official live platform is Netflix. Open title ID 82174909 on a supported device with an active membership.

Do I need MLB.TV or cable?

No. Netflix says an active Netflix subscription is sufficient where the live event is available. There is no separate PPV charge.

Is the Field of Dreams game free?

No complete licensed free stream has been announced. A limited Netflix trial may appear only for eligible new members in certain countries and cannot be promised; verify it on the signup screen.

Can I rewind the live game?

Yes. Netflix says its live player supports pause, rewind, Play from Beginning and Jump to Live.

Will a replay be available?

Netflix generally makes live events available later, but some remain only for a limited time. No permanent event-specific replay window has been promised.

Will Premium remove all commercials?

Not necessarily. Netflix says live events may contain commercial breaks across every plan.

Is the game available outside the US?

MLB describes it as globally available on Netflix, while Netflix says availability varies by country. Confirm the event page in your local account before subscribing.

Verification and update policy

This guide was verified on August 2, 2026 using MLB's event announcement, schedule and Field of Dreams pages; Netflix's event-specific Tudum guide and title page; and Netflix Help Center pages covering live controls, devices, advertising, prices and free trials.

Netflix's free-trial policy was rechecked on August 6, 2026. The limited eligible-market offer is not a universal free-stream route.

Start2Watch will recheck the event page, country availability, broadcast start, replay status, languages, technical requirements and any weather-related schedule change before first pitch. Material changes will be corrected and the visible verification date updated.

Start2Watch does not sell Netflix subscriptions, share accounts or link to unauthorized streams.