Daikin Park
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Daikin Park is a ballpark in Houston, Texas, home of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball’s American League. It opened in 2000, making it 26 years old in 2026 and seats about 41,168 fans. Replica locomotive runs along a track above left field (Union Station site); Crawford Boxes over the 19-ft left-field wall.
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Ballpark facts
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Home of
- Houston Astros
- League
- American League
- Opened
- 2000
- Capacity
- 41,168
- Dimensions
- Left field 315 ft · Center 409 ft · Right field 326 ft
- Outfield wall
- 19 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Retractable roof
- 2026 attendance
- 30,520 per game
- Former names
- Enron Field, Astros Field, Minute Maid Park
- Architect
- HOK Sport (now Populous)
- Last major renovation
- 2017
- Big events
- MLB All-Star Game (2004), World Series (2005), World Series (2017), World Series (2019), World Series (2022)
Famous games at Daikin Park
- Chris Burke's 18th-inning homer ends the longest postseason game to that point, clinching the NLDS over Atlanta
- Craig Biggio collects his 3,000th career hit against the Rockies
- Astros blank the Yankees 4-0 in ALCS Game 7 to win the pennant
- Alex Bregman's 10th-inning walk-off single caps a 13-12 slugfest in World Series Game 5
- Yordan Alvarez homers as Houston beats the Phillies in Game 6 for its first title clinched at home
Seating guide
- Best views
- Sitting high behind the plate, you can see the downtown skyline through the left-field glass wall. The Crawford Boxes (Sections 100-104) overhang left field only 315 feet from home plate.
- Shade & cover
- From summer onward the retractable roof stays shut for most games, keeping the park air-conditioned. When an open-roof day game does happen, which is rare, shade reaches the third-base side first, while the first-base side out toward right field keeps the sun the longest.
- Cheapest seats
- The cheapest seats are in the 400-level upper deck. They sit high up, but since most games take place indoors, comfort isn't a concern.
- Standing room
- In right field, tiers of ticketed standing room climb toward the Michelob Ultra Club bar, which looks out on the skyline and the field. More bars and food stands are in the renovated area in center field.
Tailgating & parking
- Tailgating
- Not allowedNo ballpark lot permits tailgate parties under Astros rules, and the downtown open-container rules are enforced by Houston police.
- Parking
- Close to the park, the Astros operate cashless lots: the Diamond Lot and Lots A, B, C and E. Reserve a single-game spot ahead of time on SpotHero or add one to your ticket order. Private parking adds roughly 25,000 spaces within a half-mile.
- Typical price
- $30–$60 per car on game days
- Transit
- Convention District station, served by METRORail's Purple and Green lines, is a block south. The Red Line stops at Preston station, roughly six blocks to the west.
Stadium tours
Daikin Park offers behind-the-scenes ballpark tours ($18.56 adults · 60 minutes). Tours usually skip game days and the schedule changes by season, so book ahead.
Historical photos
Browse old photos, postcards and construction shots of Daikin Park in free public archives.
Ballparks near Daikin Park10
- 1D-IDarryl & Lori Schroeder Park — Houston Cougars same city
- 2D-IReckling Park — Rice Owls & St. Thomas Celts same city
- 3D-IHusky Field — Houston Christian Huskies same city
- 4D-IMacGregor Park — Texas Southern Tigers same city
- 5JUCOJohn Ray Harrison Field at Andy Pettitte Park — San Jacinto Gators 18 mi
- 6Triple-AConstellation Field — Sugar Land Space Cowboys 20 mi
- 7JUCOHugh Adams Park — Alvin Dolphins 28 mi
- 8D-IJohn W. Tankersley Field — Prairie View A&M Panthers 40 mi
- 9JUCOBernard Davis Field — Galveston Whitecaps 49 mi
- 10JUCOCorbett Park — Wharton County Pioneers 52 mi
Other American League ballparks12
The Houston Astros share the American League with 13 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1MLBGlobe Life Field — Texas Rangers 227 mi
- 2MLBKauffman Stadium — Kansas City Royals 646 mi
- 3MLBTropicana Field — Tampa Bay Rays 781 mi
- 4MLBRate Field — Chicago White Sox 938 mi
- 5MLBTarget Field — Minnesota Twins 1,056 mi
- 6MLBComerica Park — Detroit Tigers 1,104 mi
- 7MLBProgressive Field — Cleveland Guardians 1,117 mi
- 8MLBOriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore Orioles 1,251 mi
- 9MLBAngel Stadium — Los Angeles Angels 1,346 mi
- 10MLBYankee Stadium — New York Yankees 1,426 mi
- 11MLBSutter Health Park — Athletics 1,605 mi
- 12MLBFenway Park — Boston Red Sox 1,605 mi
Questions about Daikin Park
What other ballparks are in the American League?
13 other American League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Globe Life Field, Kauffman Stadium, and Tropicana Field.
Where do the Houston Astros play home games?
The Houston Astros play at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.
When did Daikin Park open?
Daikin Park opened in 2000.
How many people does Daikin Park hold?
Daikin Park has a capacity of about 41,168.
What other ballparks are near Daikin Park?
Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park is also in Houston. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Where is the shade at Daikin Park?
From summer onward the retractable roof stays shut for most games, keeping the park air-conditioned. When an open-roof day game does happen, which is rare, shade reaches the third-base side first, while the first-base side out toward right field keeps the sun the longest.
Can you tailgate at Daikin Park?
Not allowed. No ballpark lot permits tailgate parties under Astros rules, and the downtown open-container rules are enforced by Houston police.
How much does parking cost at Daikin Park?
Game-day parking near Daikin Park usually runs about $30–$60 per car, depending on the lot and the game. Close to the park, the Astros operate cashless lots: the Diamond Lot and Lots A, B, C and E. Reserve a single-game spot ahead of time on SpotHero or add one to your ticket order. Private parking adds roughly 25,000 spaces within a half-mile.
Does Daikin Park offer tours?
Yes. Daikin Park runs ballpark tours ($18.56 adults · 60 minutes). Check the official tour page for dates.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.