The 2026 MLB Field of Dreams game between the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies aired on Netflix, featuring Kevin Costner’s voiceover for the intro, a bat-flavored beer from Budweiser, and a wave of social media criticism over host Elle Duncan.
Costner, who did not appear in person, provided narration for the pregame introduction. The game was the third edition of the Hollywood-MLB event, played on a field near the Iowa farmhouse that inspired the film.
Budweiser aged beer with actual Marucci baseball bats for the occasion. The broadcast also showcased 26 Hall of Famers.
Duncan’s hosting drew immediate backlash online, though the reports did not specify the reason for the criticism.