Minute Maid Park
Home of the Houston Astros since 2000.
Daikin Park (originally Enron Field and formerly Astros Field and Minute Maid Park) is a retractable roof stadium in Houston, Texas, United States. It opened in 2000 and is the home ballpark of the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The ballpark has a seating capacity of 41,168, which includes 5,197 club seats and 63 luxury suites, with a natural grass playing field. It was built as a replacement for the Astrodome, the first domed baseball/football stadium, which opened in 1965.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 30 April 1946
- Industry
- Beverage
- Products
- Fruit juices, soft drinks
- Parent
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Subsidiaries
- Simply Beverages
Lore & Background
The ballpark was named "Enron Field" after a $100 million, 30-year naming rights deal was made with Enron on April 7, 1999. After the Enron scandal of 2001, the Astros and the now-bankrupt Enron came to an agreement to end the deal and rename the stadium in February 2002. The ballpark was first inaugurated with a preseason game against the New York Yankees on March 30, 2000. The design integrated the former Union Station building's main concourse, reutilizing the space for a clubhouse, cafe, team store, and office space. A large model train was also included within the park's design as an homage to the station.
Reader's Guide
The ballpark is located in Houston, Texas, United States. It has a seating capacity of 41,168, including 5,197 club seats and 63 luxury suites, with a natural grass playing field. Statues of longtime Astros players Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio are located in the exterior of the ballpark in a plaza area. The plaza also displays pennants for all Astros division and league championships, as well as their World Series titles. There are also several plaques to commemorate notable Astros and their achievements.
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