HOUSTON – University of Central Missouri Mules Baseball and the Houston Astros will once again host the Houston Winter Invitational at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. The 2026 Winter Invitational is set for January 30 through February 1.
The reigning MIAA Regular Season and NCAA-II Central Region champion and 2025 National Runner-Up Mules will play three games in the three-day invitational, starting with a contest against Rollins on Friday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31, UCM will face off against North Greenville at 1:30 p.m. before closing out the invitational with a 12:30 p.m. game Sunday, Feb. 1, vs. Ashland.
As part of the Mules' weekend in Houston, the UCM Alumni Foundation will host a MuleNation Houston event Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at noon inside the Insperity Suite inside Daikin Park.
The cost of the event is $25 and includes access to the Insperity Suite, which includes a burger buffet, water, soda, and two drink tickets (beer and wine). A cash bar will be available for additional beverages. The suite will be open from noon until the end of the Mules game, which is scheduled for a 1:30 p.m. first pitch.
Click here to register.
Note: The entry fee into the stadium is
not included in the registration fee and must be purchased separately.
Click here to purchase tickets and parking.
Full Houston Winter Invitational Schedule:
Friday, Jan. 30
| 10:00 a.m. |
Arkansas Tech vs. Ashland |
| 1:30 p.m. |
North Greenville vs. UAH |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Central Missouri vs. Rollins |
Saturday, Jan. 31
| 10:00 a.m. |
Ashland vs. UAH |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Central Missouri vs. North Greenville |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Rollins vs. Arkansas Tech |
Sunday, Feb. 1
| 9:30 a.m. |
Rollins vs. North Greenville |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Central Missouri vs. Ashland |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Arkansas Tech vs. UAH |
Entry Protocol for the Houston Winter Invitational
- Fans may enter the ballpark through South Home Plate Entrance along Texas Avenue.
- No re-entry
- Gates open at 9 a.m. each day
- Please leave your large bags and cash at home. Daikin Park is a cashless facility.
Ticket and Parking Prices (click here to purchase tickets/parking)
- Tickets:
- Adult: $19 daily admission (plus fees)
- Youth (ages 3-14): $10 daily admission (plus fees)
- Children two (2) years old and younger are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
- Only digital tickets in the MLB Ballpark app will be accepted – make sure you have the MLB Ballpark app downloaded. All screenshots of tickets will be turned away at the gates.
- Parking:
- Parking is available for $11 in Diamond Lot South and Lot A.
Note: 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.
