1965 - 1999 Closed

Astrodome, Houston

Also known as: Harris County Domed Stadium

📍 Houston, TX

Astrodome was a baseball ballpark in Houston, TX that hosted major league games from 1965 to 1999. It has also been known as Harris County Domed Stadium. Home teams have included Houston Astros.

Data updated

📍 Location & Overview

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City Houston
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State TX
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 29.684812, -95.407775
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Elevation 52 ft
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Park ID: HOU02

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 54,313 Capacity
🌱 Artificial Surface
🏠 Dome Roof Type
🎯 52 ft Backstop
📐 26.9 Foul Territory

Configuration from 1999

📏 Field Dimensions

Astrodome — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 325ft Wall: 10 ft
Left Center 375ft
Center Field 400ft Wall: 10 ft
Right Center 375ft
RF Line 325ft Wall: 10 ft

This park has 35 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1965
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Last Used 1999
Total Years35 years

⚾ Teams Played

35 seasons
Houston Astros 35 yrs

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Astrodome at a glance

Astrodome served in Houston, TX from 1965 to 1999, 35 years in all. It is also known as Harris County Domed Stadium. Astrodome carries the park ID HOU02. Astrodome stands 52 feet above sea level. On a map, Astrodome sits at 29.684812, -95.407775.

The characteristics panel (1999 configuration) lists a capacity of 54,313, artificial turf, a domed design, and a backstop 52 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 325 feet over a 10-foot wall, left-center 375 feet, center 400 feet over a 10-foot wall, right-center 375 feet, and right 325 feet over a 10-foot wall. The data records 35 configurations over the park's life. The teams panel counts 35 team-seasons here: the Houston Astros (35 yrs). The team table runs from the 1999 Houston Astros back to the 1965 Houston Astros. Among the team-seasons listed, the 1998 Houston Astros went 102-60, the best mark.

Astrodome: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Astrodome open?
Astrodome hosted its first documented major league game in 1965 and its last in 1999.
Where is Astrodome?
Astrodome is in Houston, TX.
Which teams played at Astrodome?
Home clubs at this park include Houston Astros.
Is Astrodome still in use?
No. Astrodome last hosted a major league game in 1999.
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