The Houston Astros announced a 15-year naming rights deal with Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. on Monday, November 18th. Beginning January 1st, 2025, the ballpark will be officially known as Daikin Park.
This new partnership marks a significant change for the downtown ballpark, which originally opened as Enron Field in 2000. Following Enron's bankruptcy, the stadium was briefly named Astros Field before becoming Minute Maid Park in 2002. While the name will change, some familiar elements will remain. Astros owner Jim Crane confirmed that the iconic orange train that runs atop left field will still be a part of the ballpark experience. "We'll show it on Opening Day," Crane said with a smile. Daikin is a global leader in air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and air purification systems. The company's partnership with the Astros is expected to bring increased visibility and brand recognition to the region. "We hope to make that name present and popular around town," Crane said. "We've had the honor and the privilege to spend a lot of time with the Daikin team at all levels and get more excited about the partnership in each and every engagement we have with them. They're truly a world-class organization."
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