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

Don’t expect some starters — quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for instance — to take the field for the Chiefs’ preseason opener on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026

Barmore and Woods participated in the initial periods of practice but did not take the field during team drills. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Before the two teams take the field at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, here’s how – and when – to watch the primetime preseason matchup. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Fans are already getting tired of hearing about this legislation and are ready to see their favorite team take the field. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for take the field

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