After the success of the “MLB at Field of Dreams” game, which saw MLB teams face off at the iconic, cornfield ballpark from the 1989 film Field of Dreams, the MLB has announced that next season they will play a game at another famous ballpark from the silver screen.
Beginning in the 2027 season, two teams yet to be named will play a game at a re-created version of the Oakland Coliseum stadium from the 2011 film Moneyball for the MLB’s first annual “MLB at Moneyball” game.
While the original Oakland Coliseum depicted in the film is set to be demolished soon, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has revealed that a $500 million dollar initiative to re-create the ballpark is now underway.
“It’s a really nostalgic park, and especially to the fans who were kids when the film came out. We want to do right by them and really bring to life the Oakland Coliseum from the film,” said Commissioner Manfred.
Construction on the re-created Coliseum is set to begin next month and will be stationed in San Francisco.