Youth BAseball

experience the magic.

Tournaments at the Field of Dreams Movie Site are filled with friendly competition, team bonding, and nostalgia for America’s favorite past time.

Experience a well-executed, fast-paced weekend of tournament play at a variety of venues throughout the Dyersville area* with activities also taking place at the Field of Dreams Movie Site.

*All-player skills competitions and championship games will be played on the iconic movie site diamond. All preliminary play games will be played at field locations nearby in Dubuque County, IA.

What’s included

3 Game Minimum: Preliminary Play & Single Elimination Bracket

Skills Competition & Championship Games held on the Field of Dreams Movie Site

Awards for the top skills competition competitors and for first & second place teams in each division

Player Pins

*All games, skills, and related awards are dependent upon weather. Rain or severe weather may impact actual tournament experience.

What’s REQUIREd

All teams need to be in compliance with all park, facility, and city guidelines, policies, rules, and ordinances. Coaches MUST submit the following documents before their scheduled weekend:

  • Complete team roster

  • Player age verifications

  • Team certificate of insurance

  • Signed team and player parent/guardian waiver

  • Coach signed rulebook

  • Additional documentation as necessary

Each weekend, players have the opportunity to flash their abilities on the diamond from the Field of Dreams movie.

Competitions are divided up by age groups. Dates/times predetermined as part of the tournament schedule.

Home Run Derby

Go yard the most in an age group

One (1) winner per age group

Speedster

Fastest team around the bases

One (1) winning team of four per age group

Skills Competition

quick hands

Relay throws from home to Centerfield and back

One (1) winning team of three per age group

Pricing

$849 / Team

Discounts are available for early bird registration (before November 30, 2024) and for local and returning teams. See details below.

  • Book between now and November 30, 2024 to get $50 off your registration. Valid for 2025 only. One discount per team. Learn more about discounts here.

  • Returning teams get $100 off your registration. Valid for 2025 only. One discount per team. Learn more about discounts here.

  • Teams from Dubuque County receive $200 off registration reimbursed once registration is verified. Valid for 2025 only. One discount per team. Learn more about discounts here.

Register

Select the weekend you’d like to register for, fill out the form, and get ready for a weekend of Field of Dreams Movie Site magic.

**Registration closes one month prior to each weekend**

Field Locations

Beckman Catholic High School

1325 9th St SE, Dyersville

Candy Cane Park

630 2nd St SE, Dyersville

Commercial Club Park

1300 Aquatic Dr, Dyersville

University of Dubuque

105 McCormick St, Dubuque

Westside Park

417 3rd Ave SW, Dyersville

Worthington Memorial Park*

300 Park Dr, Worthington

Field of Dream Movie Site*

28995 Lansing Rd. Dyersville

A.J. Spiegel Park

385 Bryn Dr, Peosta

*No Carry-Ins Allowed at This Location

Frequently asked questions

  • No, teams are welcome to book any location they would like! We highly suggest our tournament support partners listed above. Visit Travel Dubuque's Stay page here for all area lodging.

  • Unfortunately, due to the quantity of teams and demand, the Field of Dreams Movie Site and Travel Dubuque are not able to coordinate team room blocks. We highly suggest our tournament support partners listed above. Visit Travel Dubuque's Stay page here for all area lodging.

  • No food or beverage carry-ins are allowed at the Field of Dreams Movie Site, Worthington Memorial Park, or additional facilities that have a concession stand open and no carry-in policy. Personal water bottles and jugs for players and coaches are acceptable. Coolers for cooling towels are welcome with inspection. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. No smoking/vaping.

  • There are no gate fees for any off-site tournament location. The Field of Dreams Movie Site is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and donations are suggested to help keep the dream alive! Thank you for your support!

  • All youth baseball tournaments at the Field of Dreams Movie Site are open tournaments and get a wide variety of competition. From the highest level major teams to local community teams, all come together for a magical experience!

  • Emails will be sent to the team registration contacts outlining instructions for required team documentation as soon as it is available.

  • Game schedules at the latest will be posted on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. (CDT) the week of the tournament, if not prior. Tentative schedules will be emailed to registration contacts as soon as possible depending upon registration speed. See a sample tournament schedule above. Games and related awards are dependent upon weather. Rain or severe weather can cause cancellation.

  • The skills competition is determined with the game schedule based off the number of teams registered and field availability. If multiple skills competitions are required, age groups will be assigned to either Friday or Saturday evening. See a sample tournament schedule above. The skills competition and related awards are dependent upon weather. Rain or severe weather can cause cancellation.

  • Returning team discount codes were sent to the 2024 primary registered emailed addresses provided. If you did not receive your code and believe you should have, please send an email to tournaments@fodmoviesite.com with 2024 registrations: the team's name, register's name, email address, and phone number. We will reach out within three (3) business days for assistance. Only use one returning team code per order and per team. Registering multiple teams at once requires separate orders with a separate code for each.

  • Only use one returning team code per order and per team. Registering multiple teams at once requires separate orders with a separate code for each. If you have tried this more than once, please send an email to tournaments@fodmoviesite.com with your name, code(s), and description of the issue.l address, and phone number. We will reach out within three (3) business days for assistance. Only use one returning team code per order and per team. 

Plan your visit

Find the right places to rest and refuel between games. Here are lists of lodging options and restaurants in Dyersville and the surrounding are to help you plan your weekend

Find more trip ideas from our tournament sponsor:

Check out our Tournament Support Partners