Photo: Teresa Otto
It's official, as of January 1st, 2025, Minute Maid Park, AKA, "The Juice Box" will be no more. The Houston Astros have announced a new naming partnership with the Japanese based Daikin Industries.
The team announced via a press release, as well as a post to their X account, that beginning next year, Minute Maid Park will become Daikin Park.
Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane said in a statement, "We are excited to be partnering with Daikin for our ballpark’s naming rights. 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 in 2025, I am proud to have Daikin alongside us to create even more special memories for our fans now and in the future.”