Angels-Astros 2026 Opening Day FAQ The Angels and Astros will open the 2026 season with a highly anticipated matchup at Daikin Park, marking their first Opening Day game in Houston since 2022. The contest, set for April 7, will feature two teams with contrasting goals: the Angels, who finished last in the American League West in 2025, and the Astros, seeking to return to the playoffs after missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. The game will be broadcast live on multiple platforms, including FanDuel Sports Network West for the Angels and Space City Home Network for the Astros, with additional coverage available via radio and streaming services. The Astros, who fell just one game short of the playoffs in 2025, will unveil a retooled lineup featuring key players like Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, and Yordan Alvarez. Correa, who missed the 2025 postseason due to injury, will make his Opening Day debut since 2021. Manager Joe Espada praised the team’s spring training performance, noting they are mentally and physically prepared for the season despite some injuries. The Angels, meanwhile, will rely on Mike Trout’s return to center field and a mix of young talent, including Oswald Peraza and Adam Frazier, to bolster their offense. The pitching matchup will pit Angels right-hander José Soriano against Astros ace Hunter Brown. Soriano, a 10-11, 4.26 ERA pitcher, will make his first Opening Day start after three strong seasons, including a 1.00 ERA in nine innings against the Astros in 2025. Brown, a 12-9, 2.43 ERA right-hander, will aim to build on his 2025 season, during which he struck out a career-high 206 batters.#daikin_park #carlos_correa #angels #astros #jose_alvarez
