The Astros–Rangers Texas rivalry travel guide — how to see a game at both the Astros' downtown ballpark and Globe Life Field, and plan the in-state trip between Houston and Arlington.
The Astros and Rangers share the AL West and the state of Texas, and their series has intensified as both teams have contended in recent years. Either matchup makes a natural centerpiece for a Texas baseball trip.
The Astros play at their retractable-roof ballpark in downtown Houston, with the short left-field Crawford Boxes, while the Rangers play at Globe Life Field in Arlington, a fully air-conditioned park between Dallas and Fort Worth. The two are about 240 miles apart, roughly a four-hour drive on I-45.
Pair Houston and Arlington into a Texas baseball trip, sample the barbecue at both, and track your visits with Chasing Stadiums. Check both teams' schedules for home dates before booking.
Houston and Arlington are about 240 miles apart — roughly a four-hour drive on Interstate 45.
It's the Lone Star Series, the in-state Texas rivalry, and both teams share the AL West — the matchup has grown as both have contended.
Yes. Both the Astros' downtown ballpark and Globe Life Field have retractable roofs with air conditioning to beat the Texas heat.