The agreement includes official naming rights, other partnership benefits, and opportunities to give back to the Houston community through educational programming and youth sports development in underserved communities, a press release from Daikin said.

Daikin, which is celebrating its 100^th anniversary this year, operates the 4.2-million-square-foot Daikin Texas Technology Park, the largest HVAC manufacturing facility in North America, in Waller, Texas, near Houston, and provides jobs for about 10,000 people in the Houston area.

“We are excited to be partnering with Daikin for our ballpark’s naming rights,” said Jim Crane, owner and chairman of the Astros. “Daikin is an international company that proudly calls the Greater Houston area its North American home. The Houston Astros and Daikin share the same values, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to give back to our local community.”

“Daikin is a well-known brand all over the world and enjoys a reputation for innovative quality products and outstanding customer service,” said Satoru Akama, president and chief executive officer, Daikin Comfort Technologies North America Inc. “We are thrilled to partner with the Houston Astros in building a premier position based on our shared values of excellence, in both sports and community leadership.”

The Houston stadium opened in 2000 and has been called Minute Maid Park since 2002. Minute Maid will continue to be a partner of the Astros through 2029.

“We want to thank Minute Maid and The Coca-Cola Company for their longstanding commitment to our ballpark,” said Crane. “Minute Maid came on board at a very critical time in our history and we are thrilled they will continue to remain a partner of the Astros for many years to come.”

The first game at Daikin Park will be played on Monday, March 24, 2025, as the Astros host Triple-A affiliate Sugar Land in an exhibition game. The Astros will then open the 2025 regular season at Daikin Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025, against the New York Mets.