Astros Return to Minute Maid Park for Three-Game Series Against Tigers

Highlights of the homestand include Father’s Day, Margaritaville at the Ballpark, Jose Altuve bobblehead and more

June 13th, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros return to Minute Maid Park to host the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series, June 14-16.

The Astros will celebrate fathers all weekend long, with Father’s Day Weekend, presented by Houston Methodist. Fans can kick off the weekend with Pregame Happy Hour, presented by Budweiser, and then stay late for Friday Night Fireworks, presented by ConocoPhillips with a Jimmy Buffet musical theme. Saturday is Margaritaville at the Ballpark, with 10,000 fans receiving an Astros Hawaiian shirt, presented by Houston Methodist. The weekend concludes with Father’s Day at the ballpark on Sunday, with 10,000 fans receiving a Jose Altuve Travel Tumbler, presented by Houston Methodist.

Single-game tickets are available for purchase for the homestand, along with a variety of Flex Plan options. From three to 15 games, fans can tailor a package that fits their schedule and budget best. There are pre-set plan options or fans can create their own package. For more information, visit houstonastros.turnstyle.fan/2024-offers.

Friday, June 14 – Astros vs. Detroit Tigers: 7:10 p.m. CT
**The Astros open the three-game series with the Tigers at **7:10 p.m. CT
on Friday. The game will be televised live on Space City Home Network, with English radio on KBME 790 AM and Spanish radio on TUDN 93.3 FM.

The Astros will celebrate MLB’s PLAY BALL Weekend (June 14-16) beginning at the Houston Astros Youth Academy on Friday. Both events will be by invitation only. On Friday, June 14th beginning at 9:30 a.m., along with supporting sponsor Nike, the Academy staff will incorporate the Play Ball curriculum into the Astros Foundation Summer Camp activities.

10,000 fans will receive a Jose Altuve ‘2,000th Hit’ Bobblehead Part 1, presented by Goya.

Pregame Happy Hour, presented by Budweiser, will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Michelob Ultra Bar, where fans can enjoy $5 Ultra Draft, a live DJ and amazing views.

The National Anthem will be sung by Yolanda Ji.

Friday Night Fireworks presented by ConocoPhillips are set for postgame, featuring the musical theme of Jimmy Buffet. Fireworks are subject to weather. In the event a show must be cancelled due to weather, refunds will not be granted.

A portion of the proceeds from Friday’s LGI Homes Share2Care 50/50 Raffle will go to Yes to Youth.

Saturday, June 15 – Astros vs. Detroit Tigers: 3:10 p.m. CT
Game two is set for 3:10 p.m. CT at Minute Maid Park. The game will be televised live on Space City Home Network, with English radio on KBME 790 AM and Spanish radio on TUDN 93.3 FM.

On Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Astros Youth Academy, the Astros Foundation and Academy staff will create a fun day of recreational activities and baseball with kids from Special Olympics Texas for PLAY BALL Weekend. Supported by Nike, Saturday’s event will be the second year that Special Olympics Texas has been the Astros Foundation special guest during Play Ball Weekend, exhibiting that all kids can enjoy the game of baseball.

The Astros will celebrate Margaritaville at the Ballpark on Saturday. Parrot Heads, beach lovers and baseball fans alike will be able to celebrate a fun day at the ballpark, with great tunes and special Margaritaville activations and prizes.

To go with Margaritaville at the Ballpark, 10,000 fans will receive an Astros Hawaiian shirt, presented by Houston Methodist.

The National Anthem will be sung by CDA/Bishop Thomas K. Goran Catholic School.

A portion of the proceeds from Saturday’s LGI Homes Share2Care 50/50 Raffle will go to Coaches Outreach.

Sunday, June 16 – Astros vs. Detroit Tigers: 1:10 p.m. CT
Game three is set for 1:10 p.m. CT at Minute Maid Park. The game will be televised live on Space City Home Network, with English radio on KBME 790 AM and Spanish radio on TUDN 93.3 FM.

10,000 fans will receive a Jose Altuve Travel Tumbler, presented by Houston Methodist.

The Astros will celebrate Father’s Day, presented by Houston Methodist, with players, coaches and on-field personnel wearing blue specialty Father’s Day hats and accessories for prostate cancer awareness. Since 1996, MLB, its Clubs and players have helped raise prostate cancer awareness and have supported the Prostate Cancer Foundation to help accelerate scientific breakthroughs and save lives.

During pregame, the Astros will make a “living ribbon” in the outfield to honor prostate cancer awareness. The ribbon will be made by employees from Houston Methodist Cancer Centers, fathers and sons from the Astros Youth Academy and members of Southside Church of Christ.

The National Anthem will be sung by Tyler Lewis.

In honor of Father’s Day, as in past years, the fathers of several Astros players will throw out ceremonial first pitches to their sons.

Kids Run the Bases, presented by Olshan Foundation Solutions will take place following the game for kids in attendance ages 5-12.

VOTE ALLSTROS
Voting is underway for the 2024 All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard. Astros on the ballot include second baseman Jose Altuve, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, third baseman Alex Bregman, catcher Yainer Diaz, shortstop Jeremy Peña, first baseman Jon Singleton and outfielders Mauricio Dubón, Jake Meyers and Kyle Tucker.

Astros fans around the world can cast their votes exclusively online and via mobile devices at MLB.com/vote, at Astros.com, the MLB App and the MLB Ballpark App up to five times a day until the voting period for Phase 1 concludes at 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 27.

RELIANT READERS SLIDE INTO SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Reliant and the Astros Foundation have kicked off the third annual Reliant Readers Slide into Summer Reading Program. Parents can still sign their students up for this program, which is designed to get more Houston-area students reading during summer break. This incentive-based reading program motivates students to continue learning by putting a positive spin on the “summer slide,” which is a period of time when many younger and lower-income students can lose up to two months of reading achievement while out of school for the summer. This can negatively impact their education for multiple years. The goal is to achieve 60,000 reading hours this summer by elementary students in the Greater Houston and surrounding areas.

Throughout the summer, as part of the program, parents will help their students log their reading hours. At the end of the program, the top 1,000 readers (plus 1 guardian) will receive game tickets to the Astros game on Saturday, August 3rd at Minute Maid Park. They will also receive a prize pack with Astros and Reliant branded t-shirts and goodies. The top three readers will also receive the opportunity to attend pre-game batting practice and the top reader (1) will get to announce the “Play Ball” call at the start of the Astros game.

To sign up for the Reliant Readers Program, visit https://www.mlb.com/astros/fans/reliant-reader.

ASTROS MEMORABILIA TABLE
With all the proceeds benefiting the Astros Foundation, visit the Astros Memorabilia Tables located right behind Insperity Club at section 120, on the club level and in Hall of Fame Alley in center field inside Minute Maid Park. Open at every home Astros game from the time gates open until the end of the seventh inning, fans can purchase one-of-a-kind bats, baseballs, photos, artwork and more signed by current Astros and Astros greats. Other items signed by local Houston celebrities are also available, along with special fundraising items with all the proceeds also going to the Astros Foundation.

ASTROS FOUNDATION AUCTIONS
The Astros Foundation will hold online auctions featuring autographed memorabilia at the beginning of specific homestands. These auctions will run until the end of each homestand, with all proceeds benefiting the Astros Foundation. Every auction will be held on the MLB Houston Astros Auction website.

COCA-COLA BALLPARK BUNDLE GAMES
The Coca-Cola Ballpark Bundle ticket package includes a View Deck I or II ticket, hot dog, soda, and popcorn for just $22 for select games throughout the season, including select weekday games (the next two are June 25 and June 26). Fans can use password 24COKE to redeem tickets. For more information, visit astros.com/tickets. Use password 24COKE to redeem tickets. Fans can claim their concession items at the following locations: Main Concourse: 109, 116, 125, 134, 156, Upper Concourse: 409, 430.