Which team won the first MLB game ever played in Iowa?

The Chicago White Sox won the first MLB game ever played in Iowa. They defeated the New York Yankees 9–8 in the inaugural Field of Dreams Game on August 12, 2021.

The contest was historic because Iowa had not previously hosted a modern Major League Baseball game. It was originally scheduled for 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted MLB’s calendar and postponed the matchup until 2021.

The game’s location near the Field of Dreams movie site added another layer of significance. The White Sox won on Tim Anderson’s walk-off two-run home run in the ninth inning. Although the 2026 Phillies–Twins matchup was the topic’s return after renovation, the White Sox remained the first MLB winner in Iowa’s modern major-league history.