The Houston Astros return home to Minute Maid Park for an expected sold out 2019 Home Opener on Friday, April 5 as they take on the Oakland Athletics at 7:10 p.m. C.T. The game will be broadcast on MLB Network and AT&T SportsNet and on the Astros flagship radio stations SportsTalk 790 KBME and La Ranchera 850 AM/101.7 FM (Spanish). The Astros have recently released a few hundred select tickets for fans as well as standing room only tickets - fans are encouraged to visit Astros.com/tickets for the best available seats.

Single game tickets, season tickets, group tickets and suite rentals, which provide fans with the best value for the biggest games, are available now and selling out quickly, so fans are encouraged to purchase early. Tickets can be purchased online at Astros.com/tickets or by phone at 1-877-9ASTROS (1-877-927-8767).

As a reminder regarding tickets, all fans must either have their printed tickets in hand or utilize the MLB Ballpark App on their mobile devices to access Minute Maid Park and any Astros Street Fests. PDFs, screenshots or any photos of tickets on a mobile device will NOT be accepted, and the Astros will not be able to print tickets on-site.

As a part of the Astros ongoing commitment to the safety of all fans and in compliance with Astros security policies and other sports and entertainment venues around the country, there is no re-entry into the ballpark once fans are scanned in. Fans will also not be allowed to bring multi-zipper backpacks into the ballpark. Exceptions to this rule include diaper bags, single-compartment drawstring bags and other bags used for medical reasons. As usual, all bags will be searched prior to entry into the stadium.

In our continued effort to expedite entry and decrease the amount of time fans wait in line to get into the ballpark, the Astros have added a new entrance at Home Plate and increased the total amount of metal detectors at the entrances. Fans are still encouraged to arrive early, in order to avoid long lines and delays.

Limited parking for fans is available in Astros-secured lots A and B, with ample parking available in Astros-secured Lot C on game days. Fans are encouraged to arrive early in order to park in Astros-secured lots near the ballpark. Please note, these are cash-only lots.

Friday, April 5 vs. Oakland Athletics - 7:10 p.m.

Astros fans, let’s Orange Out Minute Maid Park for Opening Day! The Astros will celebrate the 2019 Home Opener on Friday, April 5 with the return of the Opening Day Street Fest, presented by Budweiser, featuring live music, food trucks, games and access to the center field area and Saint Arnold Bar from 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. A game ticket is required for entry to the Opening Day Street Fest. Street Fest entrances are located at Left Field Gate, Center Field Gate and the Atrium Entrance.

Additionally, all fans will receive a 2019 Schedule Magnet giveaway presented by United Airlines as they enter the ballpark. All remaining gates will open at 4:00 p.m. on April 5 for ticketed fans.

Following the street fest, fans are encouraged to take their seats by 6:30 p.m. for the Opening Day pregame ceremonies. Astros Season Ticket Holders and winners of an Astros social media contest will present a giant American flag and create a human “103” display on the infield dirt to celebrate the club’s historic 103-win 2018 season. Current US Naval officer and Texas A&M graduate, Lieutenant Commander Greg Sharp, will perform the National Anthem and God Bless America. Following the 2019 Astros player introductions, the Astros will celebrate President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush with a special tribute, honoring 41 and the First Lady as some of the greatest Astros fans in franchise history. Several Bush family members, including their son Neil Bush and grandsons Pierce Bush and George P. Bush will be in attendance. The US Navy RS Houston All Female Color Guard will present the colors, a tribute to George H.W. Bush’s service in the Navy, and The 149th Fighter Wing of Texas Air National Guard will conduct a flyover, weather permitting. George P. Bush will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

To cap off Big and Bright Friday Night, fans are invited to stay after the game for Friday Night Fireworks, presented by ConocoPhillips. This Friday’s fireworks musical theme is Baseball Hits. Upon conclusion of Friday’s game and prior to the start of Friday Night Fireworks, fans will be asked to move from the following sections for their safety and enjoyment: Home Run Alley, Escalator Tower Stairs in Center Field, Budweiser Brew House Tiers, Budweiser Batter’s Eye Bar, Torchy’s Deck, Crawford Boxes and sections 100-109, 205-208, 305-309, and 405-409.

FANtastic Fridays makes its return this year. Each week, fans can stop by a determined location and win prizes or tickets and interact with the Astros Shooting Stars and Shuttle Crew. We kick-off 2019 with FANtastic Fridays at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 1111 Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX, where fans could win a pair of tickets to the home opener! Thanks to our partners at Freddy’s, any Astros fan that enters a Freddy’s within the Houston area wearing Astros gear this Friday will receive a free custard, with the purchase of a meal.

Saturday, April 6 vs. Oakland Athletics - 6:10 p.m.

Jose Altuve will receive his fifth-consecutive Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award during a pregame ceremony on Saturday. Established in 1980, the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards are given to the top offensive players at each position. Managers and coaches from all 30 Major League teams vote for the winners of this prestigious award. By winning his fifth, Altuve joins Craig Biggio as the only players in franchise history to win five Silver Slugger Awards.

Also on Saturday, Houston native and rap artist Travis Scott will launch a special edition of New Era Astros hats. A limited number of hats will be available in the Astros Team Store on the 6th. Scott is set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, before Saturday’s 6:10 p.m. game.

Saturday’s game will be broadcasted on AT&T SportsNet and radio stations 740 KTRH and La Ranchera 850 AM/101.7 FM (Spanish).

Sunday, April 7 vs. Oakland Athletics - 1:10 p.m.

The weekend series will wrap up with a Sunday matinee game. Kids Run the Bases, presented by Securian Financial, will take place on the field following the game. Kids ages 5-12 can enter near Section 130.

Monday, April 8- Wednesday April 10 vs. New York Yankees- 6:10 p.m.

The Astros will take on the New York Yankees for a three-game series early in the week, with all three games scheduled to be broadcasted nationally and locally. ESPN will carry Monday and Tuesday’s games, MLB Network Wednesday’s game, and AT&T SportsNet will broadcast all three. Both teams are off to a hot start and tickets are still available for all three. This highly-anticipated series could be a playoff preview as both clubs are considered by most analysts to be two of the best teams in all of baseball.

On Tuesday, Dollar Dog Night, presented by Nolan Ryan Beef, will make its return. New this year is T-Shirt Tuesday, presented by DraftKings. Every Tuesday home game, fans have an opportunity to purchase a special ticket add-on that includes an exclusive Astros designed t-shirt as a part of T-Shirt Tuesday. This Tuesday’s t-shirt design features a special “Take it Back” design. Country music legend Clay Walker will return to perform the National Anthem. Tickets are still available for the series against the Yankees. Visit Astros.com/tickets or call 1-877-9ASTROS (1-877-927-8767) .

MINI PLANS AND VALUE TICKET DEALS

The Astros have several Mini Plans to offer fans for the 2019 season. The 15-game Flex Plan, presented by Netspend, allows fans to pick and choose the games and seat locations that work best for them. Available dates and tier options are available now at astros.com/miniplans. Additionally, fans can get a head start on their 2019 bobblehead collections with the 10-Game Bobblehead Plan, which includes dates with some of our top gate giveaways. Other Astros Mini Plans include the Dollar Dog Plan, Family Sunday Plan and Rivals Plan, all of which are available now at Astros.com/miniplans or by calling 1-877-9ASTROS (1-877-927-8767).

Astros fans can also catch the deal of the season with Double Play Tuesdays, presented by Powerade. Participating fans receive two View Deck II tickets for only $22. Present two (2) labels from any Powerade product containers at the Minute Maid Park Box Office to receive two (2) View Deck II tickets for $22. Offer good at select Tuesday home game. For more information, please visit Astros.com/value.

The Coca-Cola Ballpark Bundle is one of the best ballpark bargains. Available for select Monday-Thursday regular season games throughout the 2019 season, this offer includes one View Deck I ticket, one hot dog, one 20 oz. bottle of Coca-Cola product and one popcorn, a $37 value for just $20! For more information, please visit Astros.com/value.

Make sure to get your little Astros fan signed up for the Astros Buddies Club, presented by BBVA Compass! An Astros Buddies membership includes premium items, exclusive Buddies-only experiences, tickets to select Astros games and more for only $30 plus tax. Astros Buddies memberships are available for young fans 12 and under. For more information on the Astros Buddies Club, please visit Astros.com/buddies.