2025 Cactus Jack HBCU Classic
The 3rd Annual Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Classic is set for Friday, February 14 through Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Daikin Park. The Classic, is an annual, round-robin collegiate baseball classic designed by the Astros Youth Academy and Astros Foundation and to highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs.
The nine-game tournament will feature Houston-area Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern University, and four schools from neighboring Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama 每 Southern University, Grambling State, Jackson State, and Alabama A&M University.
- Round-robin format with three (3) games each on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- State to State game matchups (JSU vs AAMU.; GSU vs. SUBR; TSU vs. PVAMU)
- College fair hosted by the Astros Youth Academy highlighting over 100 colleges and universities.
While the Daikin Park roof protects from rain and excessive heat, the ballpark gets cold in the winter months. When planning your day, be sure to dress as if you are watching these games outdoors.
Tournament Schedule, Events, Sponsorship & Tickets
Day 1
Friday, February 14, 2025
Game 1 - 11:00 AM
Grambling State vs. Jackson State
Game 2 - 3:00 PM
Alabama A&M vs. Prairie View A&M
Game 3 - 7:00 PM
Texas Southern vs. Southern
Day 2
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Game 1 - 11:00 AM
Alabama A&M vs. Jackson State
Game 2 - 3:00 PM
Southern vs. Grambling State
Game 3 - 7:00 PM
Prairie View A&M vs. Texas Southern
Day 3
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Game 1 - 11:00 AM
Grambling State vs. Alabama A&M
Game 2 - 3:00 PM
Jackson State vs. Texas Southern
Game 3 - 7:00 PM
Prairie View A&M vs. Southern
*Schedule subject to change. At the discretion of the stadium staff, official start times for games two and three on each day will be determined by the cleaning protocols. We will have definitive set times before the Classic. Home teams are listed second
3-Day Packages
Purchase a ticket package for access to all nine games over the course of the three days or you can also include the Cactus Jack HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic.
Other Activities
As part of the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic, the Astros Foundation will be hosting several additional events including a happy hour, college fair and a gospel breakfast.
Divine 9/HBCU Alumni Happy Hour - Friday, February 14
We're rolling out the welcome mat for everyone as we kick-off the 2025 HBCU Classic with a special Divine 9/HBCU Alumni Happy Hour. Come out and enjoy an evening of baseball, great energy and good vibes at Daikin Park. The fun starts at 5:00 PM in the Gallagher Club. Fellowship with HBCU Alum and wear your best Greek/HBCU attire. Tickets are $50.00 per person and include food and admission to all nine (9) HBCU Classic games. Get your tickets today!
Conoco-Phillips College Fair 每 Saturday, February 15
The Conoco-Phillips College Fair hosted by the Astros Youth Academy is set to take place at Daikin Park from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The college fair is free for high school students in 9th to 12th grade and their parents and will feature over 100 colleges, universities, and military recruiters. Each participating student will receive a ticket to attend the tournament on the day of the event. Registration is required so sign your student up today!
Gospel Breakfast 每 Sunday, February 16
Join the Astros Foundation on Sunday, February 16th for the 2025 HBCU Classic Gospel Breakfast. Tickets are $25.00 per person and include admission to all HBCU Classic Sunday games at Daikin Park.
Come enjoy a wonderful Sunday morning of food, gospel music and entertainment featuring gospel comedian, Marcus D. Wiley 每 get your tickets today!
The Breakfast will take place in the Phillips 66 Diamond Club. Patrons with HBCU Gospel Breakfast tickets may enter the ballpark through the Home Plate/Premium entrance. Event time is 9:00 每 10:30am.
Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic
Join us February 13th, 2025 for Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Foundation HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic featuring Cactus Jack himself and his celebrity friends. Come enjoy the star-studded evening while supporting a great cause. Get your tickets today.
Sponsorship/Suite Package
Several unique private spaces are available to meet your hospitality needs. To learn more about company sponsorships or seats in our newly renovated Bank of America Suite Level, call 713-259-8030 or e-mail the Astros Foundation at [email protected].
Become a Vendor
The Astros Foundation is looking for vendors for the 2025 Cactus Jack HBCU Classic. Two booth sizes are available and each includes set-up for all nine games of the HBCU Classic. All booths will be located on the Main Concourse of Daikin Park.
Booth options:
? 10＊x10＊ Vendor Booth 每 One (1) 6-foot table with black linen and two (2) banquet chairs - $400.00
? 10＊x20＊ Vendor Booth 每 Two (2) 6-foot tables with black linen and four (4) banquet chairs - $600.00
To purchase a booth, please download this form and return the completed form to the Astros Foundation at [email protected].
2024 Cactus Jack HBCU Classic Recap
Cactus Jack Foundation
The Cactus Jack Foundation mission is to empower and enrich the lives of youth by providing access to education and creative resources to ensure long term success. The foundation believes the youth should not be prevented from attaining their lifetime goal and is committed to extending educational opportunities to all, regardless of their circumstances to achieve their dreams.
The Astros Foundation
The Astros Foundation, the official 501(c)(3) team charity of the Houston Astros, seeks to harness the passion of baseball fans to support youth baseball and softball programs, the recognition and honor of our nation＊s military, childhood cancer awareness, domestic violence awareness and efforts to reduce homelessness. Our cornerstone initiatives include the Community Leaders program, the Astros Youth Academy, and the Astros Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Program. For more information on the Astros Foundation, please visit www.astros.com/foundation.