Astros, Nationals, Travis Scott Celebrate Rebrand of Spring Training Ballpark to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches
Saturday’s special pregame ceremony included an official ribbon-cutting on the field
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Internationally acclaimed multi-platinum, diamond-certified, artist, producer, songwriter, director, and CEO, Travis Scott, who is the owner of the CACTI Hard Seltzer brand, joined the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals for a very special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday night in West Palm Beach. The event was held prior to the Astros and Nationals first Spring Training game to officially celebrate and recognize the rebrand of the Spring Training ballpark to CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
For the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Scott was joined by Astros All-Star Alex Bregman and Nationals All-Star Josiah Gray, Hall of Famers Reggie Jackson and Jeff Bagwell, former Nationals All-Star and World Series champion R**yan Zimmerman** and members of both clubs’ ownership groups. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Scott threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
The multi-year, naming-rights agreement for CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches is a collaboration between the Astros and Nationals with Scott, who is the owner of the CACTI Hard Seltzer brand. As part of the agreement, the ballpark is undergoing a complete rebrand throughout, and CACTI brand product is now available for fans at concessions stands at the Astros and Nationals Spring Training games. Additionally, the new CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches brand can now be seen throughout the ballpark through signage on top of the dugouts, at multiple entrances, on concession stands, on the top of the large scoreboard, on dozens of pole banners and on the shirts and caps of staff members and more. CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches brand can also be found on merchandise sold inside the team store.
“With the official U.S. launch of CACTI coming, I am psyched to be partnering with the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals for CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches,” Scott said.
“The Houston Astros are excited for the opportunity to work with Travis Scott and the CACTI Hard Seltzer team,” said Creighton Kahoalii, Astros Senior Vice President, Affiliate Business Operations. “This collaboration supports our continued efforts to provide a great fan experience not just during Spring Training, but at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches throughout the year.”
“We are pleased to partner with CACTI Hard Seltzer and the people behind the brand to continue offering our guests a first-class experience,” said Alan H. Gottlieb, Chief Operating Officer, Lerner Sports Group. “This relationship will ensure that CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches remains a top entertainment destination, attracting individuals from around the area for sporting events, concerts and more.”
The Astros and Nationals have shared the newly-named CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches since it was opened in 2017, with each club having separate, state-of-the art training facilities on opposite sides of the ballpark. Since arriving in West Palm Beach in 2017, the Astros and Nationals have combined to win three World Series titles, with the Nationals winning in 2019 and the Astros in 2017 and 2022.
About CACTI
CACTI was forged in the mind of Travis Scott, a world-renowned artist and cultural kingpin. Travis sought to create a hard seltzer beverage that he and his fans would love. CACTI Hard Seltzer is a bold approach to modern flavors - all at 5% ABV, 100 Calories, and 1 gram of sugar. Each can of CACTI delivers out of this world taste experiences, each giving a nod to Travis’s favorite timeless sodas: Berry Splash, Tropical Twist, Paradise Slice and Citrus Haze.
About Travis Scott
The future depends on Travis Scott. Never one to follow, the Houston native asserts himself as not only a leader in music, but also in fashion, culture, and beyond. The diamond-certified eight-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist, designer, style icon, actor, producer, and Cactus Jack record label founder has changed the course of hip-hop with a procession of groundbreaking albums and conversation-starting moves. Giving back, Travis launched the Cactus Jack Foundation as a 501(c)3 with a mission to uplift Houston youth through toy drives, scholarship programs to HBCU college students, and fulfilling expenses for education and creative endeavors.