Minute Maid Park Open Roof Policy

Will minute maid park s roof be open for the 2019 world series between the houston astros and the washington nationals.

Minute maid park open roof policy.

A total of 50 000. The roof at minute maid park however retracts completely off the ballpark to reveal the largest open area of any retractable roofed baseball stadium in existence today. The roof moves back and forth an estimated 160 times a year a distance of 14 6 miles. The rules that govern the lid at minute maid park as written make it tough the roof is closed for the threat of rain threat of sustained winds above 30 mph temperatures below 65 degrees for.

The gates of minute maid park will open two hours prior to game time with access limited to the main concourse and lower bowl seating. Full ballpark access begins 90 minutes before first pitch. Open only over a small central section. Some additional exclusions may apply.

Mechanized roof panels open and close in 12 20 minutes. The opening of the roof shall only commence between innings. Minute maid park s retractable roof technology brought open air baseball to houston for the first time in 35 years and the natural grass surface and classic architecture provided minute maid park the atmosphere of the great ballparks of baseball s golden age.