College baseball is taking over Daikin Park from January 30 – February 1, 2026, as the Houston Astros and University of Central Missouri team up to host the 2026 Houston Winter Invitational.
The three-day tournament features six NCAA Division II programs:
Central Missouri (UCM) – 2025 NCAA DII National Runner-Up and alma mater of Astros owner Jim Crane
Arkansas Tech
Ashland
North Greenville
UAH (Alabama–Huntsville)
Rollins
Across the weekend, fans get nine games in three days, with morning, afternoon, and evening first pitches.
Tournament Schedule (All Times CT)
Friday, January 30
10:00 a.m. – Arkansas Tech vs. Ashland
1:30 p.m. – North Greenville vs. UAH
5:00 p.m. – UCM vs. Rollins
Saturday, January 31
10:00 a.m. – Ashland vs. UAH
1:30 p.m. – UCM vs. North Greenville
5:00 p.m. – Rollins vs. Arkansas Tech
Sunday, February 1
9:30 a.m. – Rollins vs. North Greenville
12:30 p.m. – UCM vs. Ashland
4:00 p.m. – Arkansas Tech vs. UAH
(Note: Home teams are listed first and game times may move up slightly if the schedule is running ahead.)
Tickets, Parking & Entry Details
According to the Astros, daily admission is:
$19 – Adults
$10 – Youth (ages 3–14)
Children 2 & under – Free with a ticketed adult
Entry & gates
Fans enter through the South Home Plate entrance
Gates open at 9:00 a.m. each day
Parking
Parking is available for $10–11 in Diamond Lot South and Lot A (price varies slightly by source, listed at $10 by the Astros and $11 by UCM).
Digital-only tickets & cashless ballpark
Only digital tickets in the MLB Ballpark app are accepted – screenshots will be turned away at the gates
Daikin Park is cashless, so fans should plan to use card or mobile pay and leave large bags and cash at home
And even with the roof, organizers note that Daikin Park can get cold in the winter, so dress like you’re watching an outdoor game.
Information via official releases from the Houston Astros and participating universities for the 2026 Houston Winter Invitational.