The wait is over. Opening Day has finally arrived. Today, the Houston Astros kick off their 2026 season against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park at 3:10 pm, beginning a seven-day homestand.
Houston opens the year with a four-game series against the Angels from March 26 to 29, followed by a three-game set against the Boston Red Sox from March 30 to April 1.
After a long offseason full of shake-ups, including coaching staff changes, free-agent departures, and roster adjustments, today offers the first glimpse of how the Astros have navigated these challenges and what they are bringing to the field this season.
Following a 2025 campaign that ended earlier than usual, Houston has zero interest in missing the playoffs two years in a row. Today is the day to hit the ground running and start the season strong.
Unfortunately, shortstop star Jeremy Peña will not be starting on Opening Day due to a fractured finger earlier this month, but Carlos Correa will step in to fill the gap.
Hunter Brown, the Opening Day starter, will make the first start of his career, having steadily developed into one of the Astros’ most promising young arms, an exciting moment for the young player.
Houston Astros 2026 Opening Day Lineup
- Yordan Alvarez, DH
- Isaac Paredes, 3B
- Carlos Correa, SS
- Joey Loperfido, LF
- Cam Smith, RF
- Christian Walker, 1B
- Yainer Diaz, C
- Jake Meyers, CF
- Hunter Brown, RHP
The field is set, the lineup is ready, and the excitement in Daikin Park is palpable. With Opening Day officially here, the team has a clean slate and a chance to set the tone for the season as they look to make their mark.