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.
Tournament Schedule
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Game 1 - 2:00 PM
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff vs. Prairie View A&M
Game 2 - 6:00 PM
Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern University
*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
Ticket prices, full tournament schedule and list of events will be available soon.
Sponsorship/Suite Package
Several unique private spaces are available to meet your hospitality needs. To learn more about company sponsorships or seats in our newly renovated Bank of America Suite Level, call 713-259-8030 or e-mail the Astros Foundation at foundation@astros.com.
Become a Vendor
The Astros Foundation is looking for vendors for the 2026 Cactus Jack HBCU Classic. Two booth sizes are available and each includes set-up for both games of the HBCU Classic. All booths will be located on the Main Concourse of Daikin Park.
Booth options:
• 10’x10’ Vendor Booth – One (1) 6-foot table with black linen and two (2) banquet chairs - $200.00
• 10’x20’ Vendor Booth – Two (2) 6-foot tables with black linen and four (4) banquet chairs - $300.00
To purchase a booth, please download this form and return the completed form to the Astros Foundation at foundation@astros.com.
Cactus Jack HBCU Classic Recap
Cactus Jack Foundation
The Cactus Jack Foundation mission is to empower and enrich the lives of youth by providing access to education and creative resources to ensure long term success. The foundation believes the youth should not be prevented from attaining their lifetime goal and is committed to extending educational opportunities to all, regardless of their circumstances to achieve their dreams.
The Astros Foundation
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.