The Houston Astros have announced a new naming rights sponsor for their park beginning in 2025 as Daikin Comfort Technologies North America has reached an agreement with the franchise.
Daikin Park will be the stadium name beginning January 1, 2025 and will run through the 2039 season along with other partnership benefits and community support from Daikin.
The company recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and currently operates the largest HVAC manufacturing facility in Waller, Texas, part of the Greater Houston area. The company employs nearly 10,000 people in Greater Houston.
“We are excited to be partnering with Daikin for our ballpark’s naming rights,” said Jim Crane, Owner and Chairman of the Houston Astros. “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.”
“Daikin is a well-known brand all over the world and enjoys a reputation for innovative quality products and outstanding customer service,” said Satoru Akama, President and Chief Executive Officer, Daikin Comfort Technologies North America Inc. “We are thrilled to partner with the Houston Astros in building a premier position based on our shared values of excellence, in both sports and community leadership.”
Daikin has invested more than $1 billion dollars in the Houston area, including $500 million for the Daikin Texas Technology Park this past year.
“The Astros are the pride of Houston, an organization that has built resiliency in hard times, and have succeeded to be a winning team. The coming together of both our organizations is a symbol of our love for our hometown and the communities of the Greater Houston area,” said Takayuki “Taka” Inoue, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc.
The HVAC giant is also looking to provide in-home comfort to low and moderate-income housing throughout Houston. Daikin continues to look for new ways to support their community while creating groundbreaking technology responsibly.
This partnership will assist the Astros to invest in stadium amenities as the team is always looking to make the best gameday experience for fans.
The stadium has been Minute Maid Park since 2002 and the brand will continue to partner with the Astros through 2029.
“We want to thank Minute Maid and The Coca-Cola Company for their longstanding commitment to our ballpark,” said Crane. “Minute Maid came on board at a very critical time in our history and we are thrilled they will continue to remain a partner of the Astros for many years to come.”
