Game Day Guide
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Data updated: 2025 MLB Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at Minute Maid Park.
Arrive in EaDo
Head to the East Downtown neighborhood for pregame food and drinks. 8th Wonder Brewery and True Anomaly Brewing are popular spots within walking distance of the park.
Pregame on Crawford Street
The blocks around Crawford Street and Texas Avenue fill with fans heading to the park. Street vendors and food trucks set up along the route.
Enter and explore
Walk through the main entrance on Crawford Street. The retractable roof will be open or closed depending on the weather. Check the Astros app for status.
Watch batting practice
Head to the Crawford Boxes in left field for the best chance at catching a home run ball during BP. The short porch makes this one of the best BP spots in baseball.
Grab food and find your seat
Hit the BBQ stands or Tex-Mex counters on the main concourse. The brisket sandwich is the signature item, lines are shorter during BP than during the game.
Play ball
Nine innings of baseball in climate-controlled comfort when the roof is closed, or under the Houston sky when it's open. Listen for the train whistle on Astros home runs.
Deep in the Heart of Texas
The crowd sings 'Deep in the Heart of Texas' during the 7th inning stretch, clap along or get judged. Grab a final round before the late innings.
Head to EaDo or downtown
Walk east to the EaDo breweries for a postgame drink or take the METRORail back to your hotel. The area clears out within 30 minutes.
Atmosphere Intelligence
The retractable roof may be open or closed -- check the forecast and dress in layers.
April
5.2 inchesClimate-controlled interior with warm temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game. Rain gear recommended for outdoor areas.
May
5.1 inchesClimate-controlled interior with hot temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game. Rain gear recommended for outdoor areas.
June
7.9 inchesClimate-controlled interior with hot temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game. Rain gear recommended for outdoor areas.
July
4.5 inchesClimate-controlled interior with hot temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game. Rain gear recommended for outdoor areas.
August
3.4 inchesClimate-controlled interior with hot temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game.
September
4.5 inchesClimate-controlled interior with hot temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game. Rain gear recommended for outdoor areas.
October
5.4 inchesClimate-controlled interior with warm temperatures outside. Dress for outdoor conditions during tailgating and pre-game. Rain gear recommended for outdoor areas.