Houston Astros Coca-Cola Shooting Stars Auditions

The Houston Astros are hosting auditions to be a member of the 2026 Coca-Cola Shooting Stars team!

We are seeking dynamic, well-spoken, and talented individuals with drive and dedication to create a family-friendly atmosphere and interactive experience for our fans at Houston Astros home games. As a member of the Coca-Cola Shooting Stars, you will also have a visible role as a dancer performer and an ambassador of the Houston Astros brand in and around Houston, adding a more personal touch to games and community events. If you're an Astros fan and this sounds like you, we encourage you to audition for the Coca-Cola Shooting Stars!

Audition Information

This year’s open auditions will be held via video submission. Registration will open on Monday, September 15th, 2025 through Thursday, November 6th 2025.

Those who advance to the in-person call back will be notified via email on Wednesday, November 12th.

Online submission requirements:

  • Two Videos: 15 second introduction and 60 second freestyle dance
    • Freestyle dance should be a choreographed pom style dance and highlight candidate’s best pom style moves
    • Please make sure you’re in a well-lit area
    • Performance ready hair and makeup
    • Form fitting athletic wear (no midriffs, please)
    • Athletic shoe preference
  • Two photos: 1 headshot and 1 full length photo
*Late online submissions will not be accepted

Day 1, 2 and 3 | By Invitation Only

When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 - Monday, November 17, 2025

Where:
Daikin Park - Union Station
501 Crawford St.
Houston, TX 77002
Union Station is located at the corner of Texas Avenue and Crawford Street across from the 500 Crawford Apartments.

Parking: Complimentary parking is available in Lot A on the East side of Daikin Park underneath Highway 59. Street parking is available for a fee. Please note, the Astros are not responsible for any tickets, towing, or boots associated with parking outside of Lot A.

Qualifying for the in-person call back does not guarantee that you will qualify for Day 2 or Day 3

What to Wear

Day 1:
• Form fitting athletic wear (no midriffs, please)
• Athletic shoe of preference
• Performance ready appearance

Day 2:
• Professional interview attire
• Interview-appropriate appearance

Day 3:
• Black spandex shorts/black form fitting tank top (no midriffs, please)
• White athletic shoe of preference
• Performance ready appearance

Candidate Information

Our Expectations:

  • Trust, Integrity and Excellence - Respect and understanding of representing the Astros brand
  • Professionalism and maturity
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Positive attitude that exudes confidence and enthusiasm
  • Previous dance experience or training is a plus
  • Must live within 100 miles of Daikin Park
  • Ability to commit for a one-year term of service exclusive of other professional performance teams

As a Coca-Cola Shooting Star you will:

  • Appear as an ambassador of the Houston Astros organization through our in-game promotions and entertainment, community outreach and charity events
  • Perform a variety of dances in front of 40,000+ fans
  • Get paid to be a part of the excitement and cheer on the Astros
  • Create lifelong memories for Astros fans
  • Gain experience working in Major League Baseball

Requirements:

  • All candidates must be at least 18 years of age by November 25, 2025 AND must have already graduated from high school
  • All team members must have flexible schedules and be available for all team meetings, games and appearances during the term
  • Must be available to work at least 60 home games beginning on Opening Day of the 2026 season
  • Attend ALL monthly team meetings and other team meetings as determined by the Houston Astros
  • Available as needed for appearances as determined by the Houston Astros

If selected to join the Coca-Cola Shooting Stars team for 2026, you commit to attending all mandatory events, including but not limited to:

  • Team onboarding on December 10, 2025: 6:30pm-10:00pm
  • First Dance Practice on December 14, 2025: 9:00am-5:00pm

Candidates will be judged on the following:

  • Personality and enthusiasm
  • Strong dance background and display a high level of performance quality
  • Ability to positively represent the Astros brand
  • Knowledge of the Astros organization and game of baseball
  • Capacity to work in a group

For questions, please email shootingstars@astros.com

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