2026 Cactus Jack HBCU Classic

The 4th Annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Classic is set for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Daikin Park. The Classic, is designed by the Astros Youth Academy and Astros Foundation and to highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs.

The Classic will feature Houston-area Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern University, as well as Arkansas Pine-Bluff and Alcorn State.

While the Daikin Park roof protects from rain and excessive heat, the ballpark gets cold in the winter months. When planning your day, be sure to dress as if you are watching these games outdoors.

*Schedule subject to change. At the discretion of the stadium staff, official start times for games two and three on each day will be determined by the cleaning protocols. We will have definitive set times before the Classic. Home teams are listed second

The Astros Foundation, the official 501(c)(3) team charity of the Houston Astros, seeks to harness the passion of baseball fans to support youth baseball and softball programs, the recognition and honor of our nation’s military, childhood cancer awareness, domestic violence awareness and efforts to reduce homelessness. Our cornerstone initiatives include the Community Leaders program, the Astros Youth Academy, and the Astros Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Program. For more information on the Astros Foundation, please visit www.astros.com/foundation.