HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Astros will host the Philadelphia Phillies in Games One and Two of the 2022 World Series presented by Capital One at Minute Maid Park on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29. Saturday’s game one is set for 7:03 p.m. CT and game two on Wednesday is also at 7:03 p.m. CT.
A special postseason Street Fest will begin starting three hours before games one and two. Fans must have a game ticket to attend Street Fest, which includes live music, food trucks, inflatables, games and more. For more information on Street Fest, visit Astros.com/streetfest. Fans are also encouraged to wear orange to both game one and game two of the World Series.
Friday, Oct. 28 vs. Philadelphia Phillies – 7:03 p.m. CT
The Astros open the 2022 World Series with Game One on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:03 p.m. CT at Minute Maid Park against the Phillies.
With the current weather expectations in Houston for Friday evening, we are planning for the roof to be closed for game one.
All fans in attendance will receive a Rally Towel presented by Capital One. Street Fest will open to all fans with a game ticket beginning at 4 p.m., three hours before first pitch.
Our nation’s colors will be delivered by the Joint Forces Color Guard, while the National Anthem will be sung by six-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and Black Pumas co-founder Eric Burton.
In honor of the Astros’ celebration of 60 years of professional baseball in Houston, legendary Astros outfielder, 2022 Astros Hall of Fame inductee and key contributor in the 1980 NLCS vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, Terry Puhl, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.
Houston native, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist, the most decorated female gymnast in history, Simone Biles, will have the Play Ball call.
Saturday, Oct. 29 vs. Philadelphia Phillies – 7:03 p.m. CT
Game two of the 2022 World Series is set for 7:03 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Minute Maid Park against the Phillies.
All fans in attendance will receive a Rally Towel presented by Capital One. Street Fest will open to all fans with a game ticket beginning at 4 p.m., three hours before first pitch.
In honor of Navy Week, the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard will present our nation’s colors. The National Anthem will be sung by Grammy, ACM, CMA, AMA and Emmy Award-winning country music group Little Big Town.
As the Astros continue to celebrate 60 years of professional baseball in Houston, Hall of Famer Craig Biggio will throw the ceremonial first pitch to fellow Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell.
Legendary Houston rapper Bun B will have the Play Ball call.
FALL CLASSIC LEGACY TO GIVE BACK TO HOUSTON PLUS SPECIAL YOUTH GUESTS AT THE FALL CLASSIC: A pair of important efforts in the spirit of Community, Philanthropy and Youth Engagement will take place in Houston prior to Games One and Two. Before Game One, MLB and the Houston Astros will unveil plans to support Buckner International, a ministry that protects vulnerable children, strengthens families, and transforms lives for generations. Together, MLB and the Astros will:
Provide a new Chevrolet van that will offer reliable transportation for children served by the Buckner Family Hope Center at Reed Road, which is part of the Cornerstone Community campus shared by nonprofits Buckner, New Hope Housing, and Star of Hope.
The donation of the van makes it easier for Buckner to shuttle children to activities at the Astros MLB Youth Academy at Sylvester Turner Park. It also will provide better access for Buckner to engage residents living in Sunnyside, one of Houston’s most underserved communities.
This effort is part of the Fall Classic Legacy initiative, which is designed to give back to World Series host communities.
For Game Two, MLB has invited dozens of youth baseball and softball players who participate in a variety of MLB-led and/or localized community programs all around the country. These student-athletes will participate in a special PLAY BALL event on Saturday, October 29th at the Houston Astros MLB Youth Academy in Sylvester Turner Park. Later that evening, the youth will be recognized at Minute Maid Park during pregame ceremonies and attend the game as guests of Major League Baseball.
Pitch, Hit & Run Finalists: Three-dozen youth baseball and softball athletes will be recognized for being finalists of Pitch, Hit & Run, one of MLB’s official youth skills competitions. The youth, ages 7-14, will compete in the finals in Minute Maid Park on Sunday, October 30th during the World Series off-day.
MAKE-A-WISH FOR THE WORLD SERIES: In keeping with the youth recognition theme of Game Two, MLB and the Astros will provide a special experience for five young fans – including two Astros fans – to have their wishes granted, through Make-A-Wish, to attend the World Series with their families.
LEXUS LX 600 ASTROS FOUNDATION RAFFLE
The Astros Foundation is selling raffle tickets now for one lucky fan to win a 2022 Lexus LX 600, donated by Houston Area Lexus Dealers. Raffle tickets are 1 ticket for $40, 3 tickets for $100 and 8 tickets for $250, with all the proceeds benefitting the Astros Foundation. Fans are able to purchase tickets at Minute Maid Park, Memorial Park Golf Course during the 2022 Cadence Bank Houston Open and at other events around the greater Houston area until Nov. 18. Online sales of Astros Foundation raffle tickets will also be open only to legal residents of the Houston Metro Area who are 18 years of age or older. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Astros.com/charityraffle.
ASTROS MEMORABILIA TABLE
With all the proceeds benefitting the Astros Foundation, visit the Astros Memorabilia Tables located right behind Insperity Club at section 120 inside Minute Maid Park. Open for the entirety of every Astros home postseason game and watch party, fans can purchase one-of-a-kind bats, baseballs, photos, artwork and more signed by current Astros and Astros greats. Other items signed by Houston rappers are also available, along with special fundraising items with all the proceeds also going to the Astros Foundation.
GET YOUR WORLD SERIES GEAR
The Astros Team Store at Union Station has extended postseason hours, open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on non-gamedays. On gamedays, the store will open at 9 a.m. and will close four hours before that game’s first pitch time. On Sunday, Oct. 30, the Union Station Team Store will have special hours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WORLD SERIES WATCH PARTIES
The Astros will hold watch parties at Minute Maid Park for World Series road games 3, 4 and 5. The stadium will open at 5 p.m. for each of the 7:03 p.m. CT first pitch games. Fans can watch the games on the big screen and enjoy festivities around the ballpark. To access the watch parties, fans will have to purchase a $1 voucher for entrance, with all proceeds going to the Astros Foundation. For more information and to claim your voucher, visit astros.com/watchparty.
