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Minute Maid Park Becoming Daikin Park in January 2025

By Megan Strange on Dec. 05, 2024

The home of the Houston Astros is about to experience a breath of fresh air — both literally and figuratively. The name change was announced Nov. 18 and becomes effective on January 1, 2025, marking a new chapter for the beloved downtown Houston stadium. This renaming is part of a 15-season naming-rights agreement with Daikin, the world's largest air conditioning manufacturer, and symbolizes both a strategic partnership and a nod to the Astros’ forward-looking vision A Storied History of Names…

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10 Best Sports Bars in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Oct. 01, 2024

Houston's sports fans are captivated by professional home teams and lively college athletics. It explains the city's abundance of sports bars. Wondering where to watch the next big game or attend an energetic watch party? Here are our 10 favorite places to kick back and enjoy a cold one…

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Where to Eat and Stay Around Daikin Park

By Megan Strange on Jun. 20, 2024

Take me out to the ballgame, but show me where to eat and stay to make the experience a grand slam. That's our game plan! Take a swing at these baller dining establishments, hotels and ways to get around Downtown. Xochi 1777 Walker St. Houston Chef Hugo Ortega knocks it out of the park with Xochi (photo above), offering fans a dining experience that celebrates the culinary and indigenous richness of Oaxaca, Mexico and its varied geographic regions. Biggio's 1777 Walker Street This multi-level…

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Father's Day in Houston

By Megan Strange on Jun. 12, 2024

It’s Father’s Day…almost! Do you have your plans set for Sunday, June 16th? Whether you’re celebrating a dad, grandpa, or father figure, get out and about because there is plenty to do. Where to Dine Brennan's Head to New Orleans without leaving Houston by brunching at Brennan’s. The menu is mouthwatering. Brennan's is known for its snapping turtle soup. Not feeling the turtle soup, enjoy the jumbo lump blue crab ravigote, duck crêpes and blueberry gastrique or even eggplant parmigiana…

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Houston Astros Parking Guide

By Abbey Hernandez on May 25, 2024

Finding the perfect parking for a game at Daikin Park can be a true curveball. We’ve got you covered here with the best parking lots and garages, along with tips and tricks so you can focus on cheering on the Astros without breaking a sweat. Parking Hacks: Skip the headache of circling and searching and plan out your parking in advance. Purchase a parking pass for one of the Official Daikin Park Parking Lots, use the recommended SpotHero Parking Page, or use ParkWhiz to book your spot in advance…

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Where to Watch the Big Game in Houston

By Megan Strange on Feb. 05, 2024

Ready for the Big Game this Sunday? The San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and you can catch all the excitement at these Houston establishments. Prefer to stay home? We’ve also included some irresistible to-go options for your at-home Super Bowl spread. Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown invites you to elevate your game day experience at their Big Game Watch Party on February 11, featuring the biggest football event of the…

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College Football Playoff National Championship weekend in Houston

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Dec. 18, 2023

At the beginning of 2024, Houston is again in the national spotlight as it hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 8 at NRG Stadium. Get your tickets for the big game! Looking for an elevated experience? Go PLAYOFF PREMIUM! Welcome to Houston! Local and out-of-town fans are ready for a lot of action and fun during the entire weekend in Houston. The College Football Playoff (CFP) organized a series of events for all ages; some are free to participate. Downtown Houston…

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Very Superstitious: Your Guide to Astros Post-Season Rituals

By Kathleen Landry on Oct. 25, 2021

For some, it’s a lucky pair of underwear or socks. For others, it’s neglecting to shave after the latest win. Superstitions are real and they hit the Houston area hard in the Astros post season. Foolish? Maybe. Necessary? Definitely. After the 2017 season’s World Series-winning run against the Dodgers, there’s no shortage of quirky habits that almost certainly contributed to our World Champion’s post-season juju. We’ve assessed some of the Astro’s super fan rituals from 2017 and decided to…

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H-Town Guide to World Series Specials

By Megan Strange on Oct. 25, 2021

Once again, the Houston Astros are gearing up for the World Series. Read on for tasty food and drink specials unique to the World Series. Just one more thing to celebrate! Check here to see where to watch and what homerun specials are running around in H-Town. Where to Watch Courtesy of @hungrylikethewolfhouston on Instagram Hungry Like the Wolf - The ONLY 80s diner in Houston will be showing the games 920 Studemont St #900 Houston, Texas 77007 Star Cinema Grill – a locally-owned full-service…

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FAQs: The Houston Outlaws

By Paula Nino Kehr on Feb. 13, 2020

Houston, there’s a new sports team coming to town – esports, that is. The Houston Outlaws, one of the twelve founding teams of the Overwatch League, are bringing their game to Houston’s Revention Music Center for the first time ever, the weekend of February 29-March 1. On Saturday (2/29) the Outlaws take on the London Spitfire, and Toronto Defiant on Sunday (3/1). Wondering what the Overwatch League is and why you should go support The Houston Outlaws? Keep reading. What is the Overwatch…

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