2026 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #12
2026 BUSCH STADIUM HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS #12
Tuesday, August 25 – Sunday, August 30: Orioles and Pirates
ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 24, 2026 – The Cardinals return from their longest road trip of the season to open a six-game homestand at Busch Stadium starting with a three-game Interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles (August 25-27), followed by a three game weekend series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (August 28-30). Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand.
Tuesday, August 25 — Cardinals vs. Baltimore Orioles (6:45 PM)
TV: Cardinals.TV presented by bet365
Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
- NARUTO Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive an exclusive NARUTO-themed Cardinals Jersey. Tickets for this event are sold out.
- Naturalization Ceremony: The U.S. District Court for Eastern Missouri will welcome 18 new citizens from 14 different countries during a special pregame naturalization ceremony. A federal judge will preside while the Deputy Clerk will administer the Oath of Allegiance.
- Homestand 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, August 30, at the end of the 7th inning. Fans can purchase tickets at cardinals.com/5050 or from Cardinals Care volunteers inside Busch Stadium from the time gates open until the end of the 7th inning.
- Cardinals Care Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on each home series by fans at cardinals.com/ccauctions. This series’ auction will conclude Sunday at 9PM.
Wednesday, August 26— Cardinals vs. Baltimore Orioles (6:45 PM)
TV: Cardinals.TV presented by bet365
Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
- JJ Wetherholt Magnet Giveaway: 10,000 fans, courtesy of Shelter Insurance.
- Honorary First Pitch: Hall of Fame professional bowler and St. Louis native Pete Weber will throw out a ceremonial first pitch before tonight’s game.
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Day Recognition: The Cardinals will host Childhood Cancer Awareness Day (to be celebrated league-wide on Sept. 6) featuring the donation of hundreds of tickets to children and families affected by cancer, a pregame meet-and-greet for pediatric cancer patients from The Bennett Project, a ceremonial first pitch and lineup card exchange by two of the patients, recognition of Kellsie’s Hope Foundation through the Pitching In program presented by Window Nation, and an in-game bell ringing experience for a patient recognizing the end of their chemotherapy treatments.
- Burly’s Lil Biscuits: Alec Burleson will host a group from The Bennett Projectfor tonight’s game as part of his Burly’s Lil Biscuits player ticket program.
- Homestand 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, August 30, at the end of the 7th inning. Fans can purchase tickets at cardinals.com/5050 or from Cardinals Care volunteers inside Busch Stadium from the time gates open until the end of the 7th inning.
- Cardinals Care Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on each home series by fans at cardinals.com/ccauctions. This series’ auction will conclude Sunday at 9PM.
Thursday, August 27 — Cardinals vs. Baltimore Orioles (1:15 PM)
TV: Cardinals.TV presented by bet365
Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 11:45 AM
- Great Clips Charity Haircuts: During the game, fans can root for the Redbirds and shape up their roots with a visit to Ford Plaza. For a $10 donation, Great Clips will cut your hair and donate all proceeds to Cardinals Care.
- Homestand 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, August 30, at the end of the 7th inning. Fans can purchase tickets at cardinals.com/5050 or from Cardinals Care volunteers inside Busch Stadium from the time gates open until the end of the 7th inning.
- Cardinals Care Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on each home series by fans at cardinals.com/ccauctions. This series’ auction will conclude tonight at 9PM.
Friday, August 28 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (7:15 PM)
TV: Cardinals.TV presented by bet365, KMOV-4 & Matrix Midwest
Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
- City Connect Quarter Zip Giveaway: 15,000 fans, ages 21 and older, presented by Budweiser. Available in Medium and XL sizes (while supplies last).
- Country Music Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive an exclusive Country Music Night Cardinals t-shirt. Don’t miss a pregame concert in Budweiser Terrace featuring the Rough Ryders. Tickets available at cardinals.com/countrymusic.
- Friday Night Live: Every Friday home game, all game long, enjoy $5 draft beers, $5 freshly grilled hot dogs, $7 Margaritas, live music and more in Budweiser Terrace. Pop over to Ballpark Village after the game to continue the fun at Cardinals Nation Restaurant and Sports & Social! Visit cardinals.com/friday for more info.
- Artifact Spotlight: Before select Friday home games, starting at 4PM, the Cardinals Museum will display an artifact at the exit of the museum for fans to get a closer look and ask questions about with a museum staff member. Today’s artifact is a Gold-Leafed Louisville Slugger–Musial Model. To purchase museum tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum.
- Friday Night Live! at Cardinals Nation: Cardinals radio broadcasters Mike Claiborne & Brad Thompson will host a 40-minute postgame show open to the public from inside Cardinals Nation Restaurant. Tonight’s featured guest will be Assistant General Manager and Cardinals 2006 World Series pitcher Randy Flores.
- Homestand 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, August 30, at the end of the 7th inning. Fans can purchase tickets at cardinals.com/5050 or from Cardinals Care volunteers inside Busch Stadium from the time gates open until the end of the 7th inning.
- Cardinals Care Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on each home series by fans at cardinals.com/ccauctions. This series’ auction will conclude Sunday at 9PM.
- MLBPAA Auctions: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Section 135, Section 161, and inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club through the 5th inning. Proceeds benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.
Saturday, August 29 — Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates (1:15 PM)
TV: Cardinals.TV presented by bet365
Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 11:15 AM
- Cardinals Purse Giveaway: 15,000 fans, ages 13 and older, presented by Edwards Jones.
- Cardinals Family Grab Bag Fundraiser: Cardinals Family will be selling mystery grab bags to fans for $60 inside Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Ford Plaza and Budweiser Terrace (while supplies last). Inside each bag is an authenticated, autographed baseball from a current Cardinals player or coach and a card revealing the mystery signature. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit area nonprofits Angel’s Arms, Covenant House, KEEN St. Louis and Lydia’s House. For more information, visit cardinals.com/grabbags.
- Cardinals Conversations: The Cardinals will host an intimate pregame Q&A session with 2006 World Seres MVP David Eckstein in Cunningham Corner before today’s game as part of the Cardinals Conversations event series presented by Edward Jones. Each fan can bring one item for an autograph, in person, after the Q-and-A portion. 2006 World Series trophy will be present. Tickets available now at cardinals.com/conversations.
- Honorary First Pitch: Actor, comedian and Impractical Jokers star Joe Gatto will throw out a ceremonial first pitch before today’s game.
- Homestand 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, August 30, at the end of the 7th inning. Fans can purchase tickets at cardinals.com/5050 or from Cardinals Care volunteers inside Busch Stadium from the time gates open until the end of the 7th inning.
- Cardinals Care Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on each home series by fans at cardinals.com/ccauctions. This series’ auction will conclude Sunday at 9PM.
- MLBPAA Auctions: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Section 135, Section 161, and inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club through the 5th inning. Proceeds benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.
Sunday, August 30 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (1:15 PM)
TV: Cardinals.TV presented by bet365
Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 11:15 AM
- Joshua Baez “History Made” T-Shirt Giveaway: 15,000 fans, 13 and older, presented by Stifel.
- Kids Growth Chart Giveaway: 10,000 kids, ages 12 and under, presented by Missouri Farmers Care.
- Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Day II: AAPI Heritage Day returns with a second date this season. With the purchase of a special ticket, fans will take home an AAPI-inspired “Year of the Horse” Cardinals jersey, designed by artist Claire Nipper! Tickets available at cardinals.com/AAPI.
- Kids Sunday: Fans and families can head to Ford Plaza for kid-friendly festivities—crafts, games, Fredbird and Team Fredbird appearances, and free ice cream thanks to Prairie Farms (while supplies last).
- Homestand 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle will take place at the end of the 7th inning. Fans can purchase tickets at cardinals.com/5050 or from Cardinals Care volunteers inside Busch Stadium from the time gates open until the end of the 7th inning.
- Cardinals Care Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on each home series by fans at cardinals.com/ccauctions. This series’ auction will conclude tonight at 9PM.
- MLBPAA Auctions: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Section 135, Section 161, and inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club through the 5th inning. Proceeds benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.
POP FLY BAR – INTRODUCING BAR2K
The Pop Fly Bar has transformed into an entirely new concept. Throw it back to a decade when the technology was see-through, the furniture was inflatable, burned CDs ruled every road trip, and the Cardinals were ’06 World Series champs. Put up your away message and head to Bar2K, but catch it before the dial-up internet kicks you off on September 20.
Located on the main concourse at Gate 1, this one-of-a-kind pop-up bar experience features photo ops, specialty cocktails/mocktails served in a limited-edition cup, and more. Visit cardinals.com/popfly for more information.
2006 WORLD SERIES 20TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
The Cardinals will host a 20-year anniversary reunion of the 2006 World Series Championship team at Busch Stadium on Friday, September 11, presented by Heartland Coca-Cola.
Over 30 former players and coaches from the 2006 team, including National Baseball Hall of Famers Tony La Russa & Scott Rolen; and Cardinals Hall of Famers Chris Carpenter, Jim Edmonds, Jason Isringhausen, Yadier Molina, José Oquendo, Albert Pujols & World Series MVP David Eckstein are scheduled to take part in a pregame Ford Truck motorcade around the warning track beginning at 6:30 PM before that evening’s 7:15 PM game against the Chicago White Sox.
Tickets for the 20th anniversary World Series reunion, starting at just $15, are on sale now at cardinals.com, via phone at 314-345-9000 or at the Busch Stadium Box Office. Fans can visit cardinals.com/2006 for more information.
BUSCH STADIUM & GAMEDAY INFORMATION
FAN INFORMATION GUIDE
The Busch Stadium Fan Information Guide is designed to assist fans by presenting information about Busch Stadium offerings and accommodations. View the guide at cardinals.com/info or via the MLB Ballpark app.
MLB BALLPARK APP
The Cardinals have transitioned exclusively to mobile ticket delivery via the MLB Ballpark App. For app instructions, tutorials and FAQ, visit cardinals.com/ballparkapp.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE
The Cardinals Fan Food Guide is available at cardinals.com/food and via the MLB Ballpark app to help fans locate their favorite food and beverages at Busch Stadium.
OFFICIAL TEAM STORE AT BUSCH STADIUM
The Official Cardinals Team Store at Busch Stadium features the area’s best selection of premium Cardinals merchandise and is open daily from 10AM–6PM. The Team Store closes to the public during home games, 15 minutes prior to gates opening and closes again approximately one hour after home games. Visit cardinals.com/teamstore for more info.
BUSCH STADIUM PARKING
Fans can purchase individual game day parking directly from the Cardinals in the All-Star Lot conveniently located across the street from Gate 2 at cardinals.com/parking. All parking passes are delivered digitally via the MLB Ballpark app.
BUSCH STADIUM BOX OFFICE
The Box Office is open on game days from 10 AM until 90 minutes after the scheduled game time. On non-game days, the Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 10AM– 5PM. Fans can inquire about tickets by calling 314-345-9000 or visit cardinals.com/tickets.
FAN VALUES
Check out all the ways fans can get the most out of their visit to Busch Stadium and view the team’s Dynamic Deal of the Week at cardinals.com/fanvalues.
BUSCH STADIUM TOURS
Busch Stadium tours provide a unique look at the home of the Cardinals. Explore areas of the ballpark that may not be regularly accessible during gameday operations. Choose from two different tours: the Classic Tour (60 min) or the 360 Tour (30-45 min). In addition, all Classic Tour tickets include admission to the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit cardinals.com/tours.
PROHIBITED ITEMS & SECURITY
Visit cardinals.com/security for the complete stadium inspection policy & prohibited items list.
MORE CARDINALS INFORMATION
Cardinals Magazine – Issue No. 5 On Sale Now
Embrace the best of Cardinals baseball in Cardinals Magazine. Since 1992, generations of Cardinals fans have turned to Cardinals Magazine for exclusive coverage, unmatched variety and the definitive look at the present, future and past of their favorite team.
Become a subscriber and receive a voucher for two free tickets (new subscribers only) to a 2026 home game. To subscribe, visit cardinals.com/publications or call 314-345-9000.
Official Team Media Guide
2026 Cardinals media guides are available for $20 at the Official Cardinals Team Store, Cardinals Authentics Shops, Cardinals Magazine stands and at cardinals.com/mediaguide.
Cardinals Kids Club
Join the 2026 Cardinals Kids Club—an exclusive club just for our younger Cardinals fans! Choose from two different memberships, the Rookie which is free or the All Star (sold out) for only $40. Kids Club members will receive custom merchandise, one voucher good for two tickets to a select home game and more. To sign up or learn more, visit cardinals.com/kidsclub.
Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum
The Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum is open daily from 10AM-6PM and remains open through the 7th inning during home night games. Check out the new special exhibit 1926: The 100th Anniversary, highlighting players and game-changing moments of the 1926 World Series. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum.
Cardinals Authentics Shop
Cardinals Authentics specializes in official, game-used, limited edition and autographed memorabilia direct from the club. The Cardinals Nation location is open daily from 10AM–6PM. On game nights, the shop inside Busch Stadium will remain open 30 minutes after last pitch. Visit cardinalsauthentics.com or follow them on X at @CardsAuthentics for more information.
Cardinals Alumni
Cardinals Alumni remain connected to each other, engaged with fans, and active in the community, long after they remove their cleats for the last time. Cardinals fans can find their favorite Cardinals Alumni engaged in a wide variety of programs and events including Cardinals Fantasy Camp, Kids Clinics, Cardinals Conversations, Fans at Bat and Turn Two with Ozzie. For more information on these programs, visit cardinals.com/alumni.
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 – How To Watch
There’s a new way to catch the Cardinals on TV all season long! Watch Cardinals.TV presented by bet365 through your preferred cable or satellite provider or subscribe directly to our in-market streaming package stream every game on your smart connected device through the MLB app with no blackouts. Visit cardinals.com/watch for local channel listings and more info.
Cardinals Insider with Ozzie Smith
The Emmy-nominated Cardinals Insider TV show is back for its tenth season and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith is returning for his ninth season as host. Ozzie and the Insider team deliver exclusive access to Cardinals legends past and present, along with insights on the club’s history and inner workings. It’s content you can only get directly from the club. To watch full episodes or find an updated programming schedule, visit cardinals.com/insider.
Cardinals Care & Community Relations
Cardinals Care was established to give fans a way of teaming up with Cardinals players and the organization to help children in our community—both on and off the baseball field. Established in 1997, Cardinals Care has invested over $36 million to support St. Louis area children, built or renovated 25 youth ball fields in local under-resourced neighborhoods, and distributed over $20 million in grants to nonprofit organizations. Visit cardinals.com/community and follow @CardinalsCare on X.
Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar
Cardinals Nation Restaurant is open year-round for game days and non-game days alike. Reservations are available on game days up to gate time, with walk-ins always welcome. The perfect post-game destination, featuring a lively bar, late-night kitchen, and unbeatable ballpark atmosphere before and after every Cardinals game. View the menu and make a reservation at cardinals.com/cardinalsnation.
Official Pregame Parties
Cardinals Nation hosts the Official Pregame Party of the St. Louis Cardinals before all home games. The ticketed pep-rally style party includes a full buffet, along with a full-service, all-inclusive bar, starting 2 ½ hours prior to the scheduled start time all the way until first pitch. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/pregame.
Hispanic Outreach
The Cardinals will once again produce Spanish-language radio broadcasts for all St. Louis home games for the club’s Spanish Radio Network during the 2026 regular season. All 81 home broadcasts air locally on WIJR 880 AM, the nine Cardinals Spanish Radio Network affiliates, SiriusXM Radio, and streamed via cardinals.com, the MLB app, and on the La Tremenda 880 app. All of the Cardinals’ Spanish radio broadcast information, video and social initiatives can be found at cardinals.com/spanish.
Ballpark Village
Ballpark Village is a dynamic entertainment, dining and residential district located next to Busch Stadium. View a list of venues, upcoming events and more at cardinals.com/BPV or stlballparkvillage.com.
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