Field of dreams game 2022: how to watch

Field of dreams game 2022: how to watch

Field of dreams game 2022: how to watch

As the new CEO in charge of all things Field of Dreams, Frank Thomas expects big things for movie site

As the new CEO in charge of all things Field of Dreams, Frank Thomas expects big things for movie site.

Major League Baseball is once again coming back to Dyersville, Iowa.

The MLB's Field of Dreams game is set for August 11. This year, it'll be the Chicago Cubs taking on the Cincinnati Reds. First pitch is slated for 7:15 p.m. ET that day. 

Last season, the Chicago White Sox toppled the New York Yankees with a walk-off home run from Tim Anderson. Anderson's emphatic home run gave Chicago a 9-8 win.

Here's what fans need to know in order to watch and stream the 2022 Field of Dreams game.

How to watch the Field of Dreams MLB game in 2022

When: 7:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 11

Where: Field of Dreams ballpark in Dyersville, Iowa

TV: FOX (check local listings for channel information)

Livestream: FOX Sports

Online: MLB.TV app

What will the uniforms look like?

Here's what the Reds and Cubs will be wearing that night, as released by MLB:

Is the Field of Dreams corn real? 

Having an MLB game in the middle of a cornfield is no easy feat.

Brothers Andy and Adam Rahe have been farming the land for years.

"We take a lot of pride in all our farming," Andy said. "But we take a little extra pride here too."

Who owned the Field of Dreams farm?

While the site was sold and is now owned by a company called Go the Distance, the farm was originally owned by the Lansing family.

“It’s more Lansing family farm to us than ‘Field of Dreams,’” Becky Lansing said.

How do the Cubs and Reds get to the Field of Dreams stadium?

Playing in rural Iowa makes travel a bit unusual compared to most MLB ballparks.

The teams will fly into Dubuque on the day of the game before getting a police escort to the stadium.

Will there be a Field of Dreams game in 2023?

There will not be a Field of Dreams game in 2023. Construction plans at the movie site were cited as the reason.

"It's a lot going on," said Frank Thomas, a former MLB player who is part of the new ownership group that owns and operates the "Field of Dreams" movie site. "They don't want to come back if the stadium's not prepared."

Will Kevin Costner be at the 2022 Field of Dreams game?

Actor Kevin Costner, who starred in the 1989 film, made a dramatic entrance just before first pitch at last year's Field of Dreams game. He grabbed a microphone and addressed the crowd.

"Thirty years ago, on the other side of that corn, we filmed a movie that stood the test of time," Costner added. "Tonight, thanks to that enduring impact that little movie had, it's allowed us to come here again. But now, we're on a field that Major League Baseball made."

Costner, however, reportedly won't be in attendance at this year's event.

DYERSVILLE, Iowa -- Two of baseball’s most historic franchises will play tonight in Iowa at the 2022 MLB Field of Dreams Game as the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds. First pitch on Thursday is at 7:15 p.m. Eastern.

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This will be the second year of the Field of Dreams game as the Yankees and White Sox met in 2021. Tim Anderson won the game for the White Sox with a walk-off home run in the ninth inning.

What: 2022 MLB Field of Dreams Game.

Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds.

When: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

Time: 7:15 p.m. Eastern.

Where: Dyersville, Iowa (8,000).

TV: FOX.

Cable channel finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, WOW.

Live streams: DirecTV Stream (free trial); fuboTV (free trial); Hulu Live TV (free trial) and Fox Sports (TV provider sign-in required).

Announcers: Joe Davis and John Smoltz.

Pitching matchup: Cubs LHP Drew Smyly (4-6, 3.97) vs. Reds LHP Nick Lodolo (3-3, 4.40).

Here’s more on the Field of Dreams Game from the Associated Press:

Chicago Cubs (45-65, third in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (44-66, fifth in the NL Central)

Line: Reds -114, Cubs -105; over/under is 9 runs

Bottom line: The Cincinnati Reds square off against the Chicago Cubs at the Field of Dreams.

Cincinnati is 44-66 overall with a 16-23 record in NL Central play. The Reds have a 28-13 record in games when they scored five or more runs.

Chicago is 45-65 overall with a 22-24 record in NL Central games. The Cubs are 27-13 in games when they scored at least five runs.

The teams meet Thursday for the eighth time this season. The Cubs are ahead 4-3 in the season series.

Top performers: Kyle Farmer has 20 doubles, six home runs and 51 RBI for the Reds. Jose Garcia is 5-for-25 with two home runs and three RBI over the past 10 games.

Nico Hoerner is seventh on the Cubs with a .300 batting average, and has 14 doubles, three triples, seven home runs, 17 walks and 37 RBI. Ian Happ is 8-for-34 with an RBI over the past 10 games.

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Live from the Field of Dreams in Iowa, the 44-65 Chicago Cubs take on the 44-65 Cincinnatti Reds in a pivotal NL Central matchup.  The Reds will serve as the home team for Thursday's game, which is the 8th game of the season between the two clubs, and the Cubs lead the season series 4-3.

For the 2022 Field of Dreams Game, Joe Davis will be handling play-by and John Smoltz will join him as an analyst. The ballpark isn't the same one from the 1989 sports fantasy of the same name, as it was constructed in the cornfield for the inaugural game in 2021.

Originally, the inaugural Field of Dreams Game was scheduled for 2020, but it was postponed a year due to the pandemic. In the 2021 game, the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees, 9-8, in what was a spectacle. Celebrities took part in the celebration which honored the Field of Dreams cast and film. For this year's contest, the Cubs and Reds will be wearing special uniforms when they take the field in front of a capacity crowd of approximately 8,000 fans.

Sit back, relax, and find out how to watch the 2022 MLB Field of Dreams Game, below.

  • Date: Thursday, August 11
  • Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • Channel: FOX

Fox will be home to all of the action between the Cubs and Reds when they head to the cornfields in the 2022 MLB Field of Dreams Game and you can find out how to watch for free, below.

Watch MLB Field of Dreams Live for Free

Catch all of the FOX coverage of the MLB Field of Dreams Game by watching with an antenna. AntennaWeb is a great tool you can use to see what FOX channel is available in your area with an antenna.

Watch MLB Field of Dreams on DIRECTV STREAM (For Free!) 

For $69.99 per month, you can catch all of the action at the Field of Dreams on FOX with DIRECTV STREAM's Entertainment package. On top of DVR, DIRECTV STREAM Entertainment includes three-month subscriptions to HBO Max, Starz, Cinemax, Showtime, and Epix, along with over 65 channels, so there's something for everyone.

New and eligible returning subscribers can watch the MLB and more with a 5-day free trial. 

Watch the MLB Field of Dreams on fuboTV

For $69.99 per month, you can watch all of the coverage of this year's Field of Dreams on FOX via fuboTV with their Pro plan. The sports-first streaming offers over 100 channels with their Pro plan, which includes over 100 sporting events, the ability to watch on unlimited screens, and 1000 hours of DVR space, which means you can record and rewatch your favorite shows and all of this year's big events.

Watch the MLB Field of Dreams on Hulu + Live TV 

On Hulu + Live TV, cord cutters can watch the MLB Field of Dreams Game on FOX, and over 75 channels with the base plan of $69.99 per month. The service includes ESPN+, Disney+, unlimited DVR storage and allows users to watch on 2 screens simultaneously.

Sling TV offers an affordable way to watch the Field of Dreams Game on FOX. For $35 per month, a Sling Blue subscription, allows you to watch the game live, plus over 40 channels, 50 hours of DVR,  and for a limited time, you can get half off your first month, plus a free month of Showtime, Starz, and Epix.

Watch the MLB Field of Dreams Game on YouTube TV

Subscribers to YouTube TV are able to stream the game live on FOX for $64.99 per month. The streaming service has over 85 channels, users can stream up to 3 devices simultaneously, and it includes unlimited DVR so you can record every event and more.

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