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The Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville will host a new Northwoods League baseball team starting in the 2027 season, following the completion of a new ballpark.
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Field of Dreams becomes home base for Northwoods League expansion team
If you build it, they will come.
Soon, that will mean a permanent baseball team for the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville.
With construction complete on a new ballpark at the site, the Northwoods League announced that one of its teams will take up residence at the Field of Dreams starting in the 2027 season.
āThis is exactly the kind of partnership we envisioned when we started building this ballpark," said Tyler Daugherty, Field of Dreams general manager in a news release. "The Northwoods League has a proven track record of developing great players and creating great fan experiences. Together, we think weāre going to build something really special here in Dyersville.ā
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The Northwoods League is the largest organized collegiate baseball league in history. Now in its 33rd season, the league features 26 teams that draw more attendees than any league of its kind, according to the news release.
Nearly 2,400 NWL alumni have been drafted, and more than 410 have gone on to play in Major League Baseball.
āWe are thrilled to welcome Dyersville, Iowa and the iconic Field of Dreams to the Northwoods League family of teams,ā said Ryan Voz, Northwoods League president/commissioner.Ā āAs the largest summer collegiate league in the world it is a privilege to be able to bring the tradition of Northwoods League baseball to a place that celebrates the greatest game in spectacular fashion.ā
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The league has 26 teams, including the nearby Waterloo Bucks. The Field of Dreams team will be one of two expansion teams for 2027.
The Northwoods League team will begin playing at the Field of Dreams in the 2027 season.
The Field of Dreams is a historic site known for its connection to baseball, particularly due to the iconic film that was filmed there.
The new ballpark at the Field of Dreams has been completed and will serve as the home for the Northwoods League expansion team.

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The team has not yet decided on a name and will leave it up to fans to submit their ideas.
Fans are encouraged to follow the Field of Dreams Movie Site and Northwoods League on social media for details or visitĀ dyersvillenwl.comĀ to submit nominations.
Lucia Cheng is a service and trending reporter at the Des Moines Register. Contact her at lcheng@gannett.comĀ or 515-284-8132.
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