take the field

phrase

sports

: to run out onto the field to begin play

The home team took the field.

Examples of take the field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When the Steelers take the field on Friday at Acrisure Stadium for their second preseason game, the focus on offense will be on the young quarterbacks. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

That resume explains why so much attention follows Schwarber whenever the Phillies take the field. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But who will be the third receiver to take the field for the first offensive snap of the season? — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Like the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield didn’t take the field for his team’s first preseason game. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for take the field

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