Astros Reducing Ticket Prices

Updated: Monday, 23 Jan 2012, 5:08 PM CST
Published : Monday, 23 Jan 2012, 4:37 PM CST

HOUSTON - Lowered ticket prices and cheaper beer are just two of the ways the Houston Astros are bringing fans back to the game.

On Monday, the team announced several “Fan-friendly initiatives” to let the fans know they appreciate their continued support.

Past, present and future fans can enjoy the following changes and additions:

== Lower Ticket Prices ==

Outfield Deck seats are now $5 for adults and $1 for children ages 3-14, down from the previous $7.

Seats in the newly-created Field Box II sections are $29, down from $41 in 2011.

The Club Level deal is now $35 with a $15 credit for food, beverage and retail items, down from $46 with no credit in 2011.

== Food, Beverage Back In ==

Fans can now bring their own food and water into Minute Maid Park for Astros games, provided they:

-- have the food in a small, clear plastic bag
-- have water in a sealed, plastic bottle, being one liter or less in size.
-- have only one bottle of water per person

== Cheaper Beer ==

The Astros are now offering the $5 beer special at every permanent concession stand and permanent bar at Minute Maid Park.

== Season Pass Gift Cards ==

The Astros will offer a five percent rebate gift card for full-season and 27-game pass holders who renew their accounts come Jan. 31. That card may be used to buy food, merchandise or individual game tickets at Minute Maid.

In addition, the team is bringing back “Value Ticket Options”. The following information comes straight from the team’s press release:

The Astros will also continue to offer several of the popular ticket specials that have been available in recent years in an effort to make Astros games affordable to all fans.

Price Matters Days presented by H-E-B

This offer, which is available for every Monday through Thursday Astros game, includes one View Deck II ticket, one hot dog, a bag of H-E-B chips and one soda for just $10, which represents a savings of over 50%. Also, for $10 more, fans can purchase a lower level seat in the Bullpen Boxes.

All You Can Eat

For $30, this deal includes a Mezzanine game ticket and unlimited hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, nachos, soda and water and is available for every home game. Groups of 20 or more are eligible to purchase this package for just $25.

Coca-Cola Value Zone

This offer, which is available for every Friday, Saturday and Sunday game, includes a Mezzanine ticket and Astros cap, as well as a hot dog and Coke product beverage for $20.

POWERADE Double Play Tuesdays

This popular offer, which is available every Tuesday, features two Outfield Deck tickets for just $2. Additionally on Tuesdays, fans can now also purchase two Field Box II tickets for just $40, which is new in 2012.

9-Inning Lunch Break

This package is offered for weekday, 1:05 p.m. games and includes a Field Box ticket and $20 in Minute Maid Park food and beverage vouchers, which is a $61 value, for just $45, a savings of $16 per ticket.

Dynamic Pricing

This offer is available for every Astros home game for select seats. Prices, which fluctuate based on demand, can represent up to 50% in savings per ticket.

Special Fundraising Pricing

The Astros offer special fundraising opportunities to charities and community organizations, which can earn up to $10 per ticket by selling discounted Astros tickets.

Group Ticket Specials

With the Astros Group Ticket Program, groups of 20 or more can purchase discounted tickets. Group discounts can be as high as 50% per ticket, depending on the size of the group.