Major League Baseball approached the Trump administration to explore the viability of hosting a regular-season game inside a national park, league officials confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The Washington Post first reported on the discussions between the league and the White House regarding the unique venue proposal.
Major League Baseball Explores National Park Venue
Major League Baseball has found success with various special event one-off games in recent years. The league staged games at the “Field of Dreams” site in Iowa, Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, and scheduled a 2025 contest at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. Looking to expand its portfolio of regular-season events, league representatives initiated contact with the White House to test interest in a national park setting.
The White House confirmed the outreach in a statement to The Washington Post, noting that MLB inquired “if it was possible to host a game at a national park, similar to the Field of Dreams game.” Administration officials emphasized that no decisions have been reached and that the dialogue began strictly at the league’s request.
“This is not a Presidential directive, nor is it being directed by the White House. It’s also not being driven by the Department of Interior,” the White House stated. “Therefore, this is not a White House or Administration priority.”
Precedent of MLB Special Event Games
The inquiry follows a growing trend of Major League Baseball moving regular-season matchups out of traditional team ballparks and into other venues. The “Field of Dreams” game returned in 2026 after four years. The venue is already scheduled to host another matchup next season on August 12, featuring the Boston Red Sox against the Kansas City Royals in Dyersville, Iowa.
Despite the initial inquiry, the administration’s response clarifies that the concept remains entirely in the exploratory phase without federal backing or active planning by executive agencies.
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