The Astros made a significant business announcement on Monday at the ballpark.
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros announced that Minute Maid Park would be renamed “Daikin Park” at an event Monday morning. Daikin Comfort Technologies purchased the naming rights for 15 seasons.
The name change was coming January 2025 through the 2039 season. The Astros were working on updating the stadium signage and branding.
Daikin is the HVAC and “comfort technologies” company behind the brands Goodman, Amana, and Quietflex.
“We are excited to be partnering with Daikin for our ballpark’s naming rights,” said Jim Crane, Owner and Chairman of the Houston Astros, in an emailed news release. “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. As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this ballpark …