# Cardinals Announce Return of Unique Fan Experiences

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/cardinals-announce-return-of-unique-fan-experiences/
- Published: 2026-04-08T09:30:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **_CARDINALS ANNOUNCE RETURN OF UNIQUE FAN EXPERIENCES WITH CARDINALS ALUMNI_**

#### _**Registration For Cardinals Conversations, Turn Two with Ozzie and Fans at Bat Open Now at **_󠀁[**_cardinals.com/alumni_**](http://www.cardinals.com/alumni)󠁿

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**ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 8, 2026 – **The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the return
of three Cardinals Alumni baseball experiences for the 2026 season, including Cardinals
Conversations presented by Edward Jones, Turn Two with Ozzie, and Fans at Bat. Registration
for each Alumni experience is open now at [cardinals.com/alumni](http://www.cardinals.com/alumni).

**Cardinals Conversations**

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Launched last year, Cardinals Conversations presented by Edward Jones returns with
four unique Q&A sessions featuring Hall of Famers [Ozzie Smith](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/smithoz01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2026-04-08_br)
and [Ted Simmons](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/simmote01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2026-04-08_br),
World Series MVP [David Eckstein](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/eckstda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2026-04-08_br)
and 2006 World Series champions [Jeff Suppan](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/suppaje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2026-04-08_br),
[Brad Thompson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/thompbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2026-04-08_br)
and [Scott Spiezio](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/spiezsc01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2026-04-08_br).

Emceed by television announcers Chip Caray or Brad Thompson, Cardinals Conversations
presented by Edward Jones are held in the intimate setting of Cunningham Corner 
inside Busch Stadium and feature a limited number of tickets for each pregame event:

 * **Saturday, June 6** vs Cincinnati Reds (1:15 PM) – **Ted Simmons\***
 * **Saturday, July 11** vs. Atlanta Braves (6:15 PM) –** Ozzie Smith^**
 * **Saturday, August 29** vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (1:15 PM) – **David Eckstein\***
 * **Friday, September 11** vs. Chicago White Sox (7:15 PM) – **Jeff Suppan, Scott
   Spiezio, Brad Thompson & David Eckstein#**

_* Each fan can bring one item for an In-person autograph after Q&A. No photo line._
_
^ Pre-signed photo and photo line with Ozzie and 1982 World Series trophy. No in-
person autographs.__# Pre-signed photo and photo line with players and 2006 World
Series trophy. No in-person autographs._

In addition to participating in a private Q&A with the former players, fans who 
register will receive one third-base field box ticket to the game plus one autograph
from each event’s featured Alumni. Select events will feature a photo line giving
fans the opportunity to take a selfie-style photo with the featured player at the
end of the event. Soda and water will also be provided.

Fans can register and learn more about Cardinals Conversations presented by Edward
Jones at [cardinals.com/conversations](http://www.cardinals.com/conversations). 
Fans with existing tickets to those games who wish to upgrade to include admission
to the Cardinals Conversation event may also do so at that link.

**Turn Two with Ozzie**

Turn Two with Ozzie returns to Busch Stadium offering fans the chance to receive
baseball instruction from the best defensive shortstop of all time.

As part of the hour-long experience, fans will receive an up-close fielding demonstration
by National Baseball Hall of Famer **Ozzie Smith** on the field at Busch Stadium,
followed by the unique opportunity to turn two double plays with the 13-time Gold
Glove Award winner and another alum. Each participant will have their experience
captured by a team photographer with photos accessible afterwards via an online 
gallery.

In addition, each person will receive a pre-signed, autographed baseball by Ozzie,
as well as an individual photo standing next to “The Wizard” and a voucher for two
tickets to a Cards home game.

Two one-hour sessions are available for registration on both **Tuesday, May 26**,
and **Wednesday, July 1**. Registrants must be 12 years or older to participate.

Fans can register and learn more about the Turn Two with Ozzie experience at [cardinals.com/ozzie](http://www.cardinals.com/ozzie).

**Fans at Bat**

This unique experience allows fans to live out their big-league dreams, stepping
into the batter’s box to take batting practice on the same field as their favorite
Cards players.

Up to 20 people can register for each one-hour BP session, which will include pitching
and instruction from two former players. In addition to taking batting practice,
participants will take the field on the infield, shag balls in the outfield and 
hang out in the dugouts.

Guests can register for the Fans at Bat experience at Busch Stadium on one of three
dates: **Thursday, June 18**; **Thursday, July 2**; or **Friday, September 4**. 
Four one-hour sessions are available on each date between 4-8 PM at a cost of $135/
person.  Participants must be at least 12 years old.

Fans can register or learn more about the Fans at Bat event now at [cardinals.com/fansatbat](http://www.cardinals.com/fansatbat).

**— STL —**

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