Guide to Minute Maid Park, Home of the Houston Astros
Minute Maid Park Quick Facts
Opened: March 30, 2000. Address: 501 Crawford Street Architect: HOK Sports Facilities Group Capacity: 40,950 Original Cost: $250 million
Individual Game Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-877-9Astros. You may also purchase them at the Minute Maid Park Box Office, which is open game days from 8:30 a.m. until 30 minutes after the final out on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m.
until 30 minutes after the final out on weekends. Tickets are also available online at the official Astros site.
Season Ticket Packages
The Astros offer a variety of season ticket plans, ranging from from the full 81-game plan all the way to the 6-game flex plans.
Astros season tickets holders also get special privileges, including:
- A possible chance to throw out the first pitch before a game. - The chance to view batting practice. - An Astros polo shirt. - An Astros holiday ornament. - MVP Cards which give the card holder a 15 percent discount on team merchandise.
Security Procedures
Minute Maid Park is the only ballpark in the majors where you cannot bring your own food, so remember to dispose of food and drinks before trying to enter. A full list of security details can be found here, but among things you most know:
All bags, containers, and purses are subject to search upon entering. No bag larger than 16"x16"x8" will be allowed inside.
No crude, slanderous, defamatory, or obscene banners are allowed.
And banners are not allowed to obstruct the view of other fans.
Sit in your assigned seat. And do not in anyway interfere with balls that are in play. You are subject to removal from the stadium if you so do.