The Astros Experience

Want to start the season with a bang this year? Opening Day is March 27, 2025, and there are some fun (and tasty!) ways to celebrate. If you’re headed downtown for the Houston Astros Opening Day, don’t skip the ultimate pre-game at The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation! Enjoy delicious guacamole, Mama Ninfa’s Original Tacos Al Carbon, wash it down with a Ninfarita (or a Tranquilita Margarita if you’re feeling adventurous), and be sure to catch the complimentary shuttle to Daikin!

No tickets, but want to celebrate? Steps away from Daikin Park is Biggio’s! Celebrate Opening Day at the downtown bar and restaurant with a special appearance by legendary Craig Biggios, Astros Hall of Famer, photo opportunities, brand-new state-of-the-art LED screens and live DJ to keep the energy high all weekend long. Don’t miss out on all the fun, excitement and baseball at this downtown hot spot!

Daikin Park (originally Enron Field, formerly Astros Field and Minute Maid Park, and since January 1, 2025, Daikin Park) is a retractable-roof stadium. This ballpark with a natural grass playing field has a capacity of 41,168 seats, including 5,197 club seats and 63 luxury suites. It opened in 2000 to replace the Astrodome, the first domed sports stadium ever built, which opened in 1965. The Astros, called initially the Colt .45’s, changed their name when they began playing at the Astrodome in 1965. The park was built using preexisting historical architecture, such as the Houston Union Station terminal, as a cornerstone.

Before every home game at Daikin Park, the Astros, and the visiting team take batting practice. Batting Practice can be viewed as part of a Pregame Ballpark Tour. The 1-hour tour begins before gates open and includes visits to the Upper Deck, Astros Suites, and Honda Club Level before wrapping up in the Crawford Boxes or bullpen seats for over 30 minutes of Astros Batting Practice viewing. Cost: $45 per guest. Tour times: 3:00 pm for 7:10 pm games, 2:00 pm for 6:10 pm games, and 11:00 am for 3:10 pm games. More information on Pregame and other tour options.

Once the game is underway, Daikin hums with excitement. For restless kids, try visiting the Kids Zone at the northeast corner of the ballpark at the Right Field Entrance near Section 133 for activities, music, and even slushies! Who knows, you might even get to meet Orbit, the Astros’ furry mascot that routinely makes his way around the stadium throughout the game.

The 2025 Astros Buddies Club presented by H-E-B is the official Kids Club of the Houston Astros and the coolest way to show your Astros pride! For just $45 (plus tax and fees), kids 12 years old and under will score an Astros Buddies Kit, which includes an Astros backpack, reversible bucket hat, Astros socks, shoe charm, and a lanyard to show off ‘Stros pride throughout the year!

Cheer on one of the best teams in baseball with thousands of other fans as they chase playoff hopes. Each time the Astros hit a home run, the train blows its horn, shoots fireworks, and chugs its way across the stadium wall towards Union Station.

Dining inside the stadium has never been easier, or more exciting! Daikin Park features food and beverage options ranging from Tex-Mex classics to ballpark hotdogs, soft drinks to craft cocktails. Each stadium level features a variety of bites and drink options that make the ballpark experience deliciously convenient.

For a comprehensive look at what food and beverage awaits at the ballpark, click here.

General Concessions

Daikin Park offers 34 General Concessions to choose from! The choices feature some familiar favorites, such as Chick-Fil-A, Pluckers Wing Bar, and Shake Shack. Houston classics, such as the El Tiempo Margarita Bar, H-Town Grill (try the fried pickle nachos), and Karbach Bar are also featured. Enjoy Killen’s BBQ, St. Arnold's Bar for the beer garden feel, or Loaded Mac n Chas for some truly mouthwatering bites!

Honda Club Level Concessions

The Honda Club Level features ballpark favorites as well as a variety of drink options to wash it all down! Club Grill offers classics such as ballpark hot dogs, Totchos, hamburgers, chicken tenders, and more. HTX Mex serves Tex-Mex nachos, Osso and Kristalla is the perfect place to grab a freshly made personal pizza, and The Butcher makes BBQ dreams come true. These bites, along with several other options, are paired perfectly with wine at the Wine Bar, craft and bottle bear at the Jim Beam Bar, and margaritas at Sire Spirits Bar.

Mezzanine Level Concessions

While the Mezzanine Level Concessions are limited, the options are top notch and offer some truly satisfying bites and beverages. El Tiempo Tex-Mex is served, complete with homemade tortillas and classic frozen margaritas, as well as Fastball Foods who dishes out hotdogs, nachos, pretzels and more. Rounding out the concessions are footlong hotdogs, nachos, and more at Home & Away and Hornitos Tequila Bar with a variety of specialty cocktails.

The Phillips66 Diamond Club offers some of the most luxurious ways to watch the game. The ideal location for the finest in personal and business entertainment, all guests will enjoy taking in all the action with a "front row seat" that puts them closer to the batter than even the pitcher or the 30-foot projection screen in the club’s dining room. The club’s private lounge offers a first-class dining experience inspired by Houston's own celebrity chef, Dominic Soucie. Other amenities include gourmet food, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, in-seat wait service, top shelf, fully stocked private bar, and more!

Daikin Park has a wide variety of tour options available. Daily Tours are available year-round, including Classic Tour (one hour), All-Star Tour (two hours) and Ultimate Fan Tour (two hours), among others. Want to snap a few shots inside Daikin Park but don’t have time for a full tour? A Daikin Dash takes fans on a 15-minute walk around the warning track. A Daikin Dash is offered year-round from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on non-game days. Simply check in with a Tour Ambassador in the Union Station Lobby, and they will escort you on your tour. Game Day Tours, including Pregame Tour and Owner Experience Tour, begin 2 hours before gates open for the game. All fans MUST have a game ticket as well as tour ticket to attend these tours. Friday Night Firework Tours and Ghost Tours are among fans´ favorites. Watch Friday Night Fireworks from the warning track! These tours are set for postgame, with a unique theme every Friday home game. On a one-hour, dark, eerie nighttime Ghost Tour, learn the haunted history of Union Station and the site of Daikin Park. View details and buy your tickets.

Daikin Park can be used for a variety of other events besides baseball games. Book engagement or wedding photos, family portraits, or business events for days when the stadium isn’t being used. You can even purchase space during a game to pop the big question!

If eating at the stadium isn’t for you, within walking distance of Daikin, there are a handful of excellent dining options offering a great pre-game meetup or post-game celebration. For a more upscale dining experience, try the nationally acclaimed Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse directly across from the ballpark. Enjoy some beer, cocktails, and live music at The Rustic, the flavors of Oaxaca, Mexico, at Xochi, or eclectic burgers and refreshing cocktails at Rodeo Goat. For more options, take a short walk to Discovery Green or downtown’s other dining locations.

Can't make it to the game?  Houston has tons of exciting sports bars where you can catch each pitch.

For parking options, check out our Houston Astros Parking Guide.

Photos: Courtesy of Daikin Park and restaurants mentioned on this page.