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Houston Astros

Daikin Park

Houston, Texas

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Visited: August 13, 2023Our seats: Not yet recorded

Stadium history

First major-league game at this parkApril 7, 2000
Current seating capacity41,592

Daikin Park is the current home of the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas.

Ballpark chronology from MLB · Current ballpark guide and capacity

The game we saw

August 13, 2023 — Angels at Astros
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Final — Astros win 9–8
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W: Ryne Stanek
L: Aaron Loup

Extra‑base hits

Angels:
HR — Shohei Ohtani, C.J. Cron
2B — Luis Rengifo, Mickey Moniak

Astros:
HR — Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick
2B — Jeremy Peña, Kyle Tucker

Houston stormed back with a four‑run 6th and a three‑run 7th to erase a big Angels lead and hold on for a 9–8 win.

Visit details retained from our original journal.

Our experience

Atmosphere

★★★★☆

Minute Maid Park was electric — the roof closed, the crowd loud, and the game a wild back‑and‑forth battle. A classic Houston baseball night with nonstop energy.

Food & Sightlines

★★★★☆

Houston’s food scene shines inside the ballpark — BBQ, Tex‑Mex, and ballpark classics everywhere. Sightlines were clean and unobstructed from every area we explored.

Our Photos
View of the field at Minute Maid Park The train above the outfield Wearing an Astros necklace Together beside the Astros boot display

Accessibility

General Seating

We did not record our exact seats, but Minute Maid Park offers excellent ADA seating options with smooth access, elevators, and clear sightlines throughout the park.

Parking & Entry

Multiple garages and surface lots offer accessible parking. Entrances are wide, well‑staffed, and easy to navigate even during busy games.

Restrooms

ADA‑accessible restrooms are located throughout the concourse and were clean, modern, and easy to reach from all seating areas.

In‑Game Experience

Staff were friendly and attentive, and concourse movement was manageable even during peak innings. The roof kept conditions comfortable throughout the game.

World Series history

2-Time World Series Champions
2017 — Beat Los Angeles Dodgers (4–3)
Houston captured its first championship in a dramatic seven‑game series, powered by a deep lineup and clutch performances.
2022 — Beat Philadelphia Phillies (4–2)
Behind dominant pitching and timely hitting, the Astros secured their second title in franchise history.