CARDINALS TO HOST ‘HOLIDAY SEASON OPENER’ EVENT ON NOV. 22

Festive Experience at Busch Stadium Offers Fans Opportunity to Explore Behind-The-Scenes Areas, Snap Holiday Photos & Shop Exclusive Discounts

ST. LOUIS, Mo., November 3, 2026 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the return of the Holiday Season Opener, a festive experience event at Busch Stadium, on Sunday, November 22 from 11AM-3PM. The event will kick off the holiday season allowing fans of all ages the chance to explore behind-the-scenes areas, take photos in memorable locations, and shop exclusive discounts.

Fans will find self-guided photo stops throughout the stadium, including inside the clubhouse, home dugout, media interview room and on the warning track behind home plate (weather permitting). A special holiday photo op will be set up inside the Cardinals clubhouse where fans will receive a downloadable digital photo to remember the day. The event will feature an additional photo opportunity with Santa inside the media interview room. Guests will also have an opportunity to hold an authentic game-used bat and check out Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby chain and trophy.

Fans can also get a jump on holiday shopping with a 50% discount at the Cardinals Authentics store and a 50% discount at the Cardinals Official Team Store plus face painting for kids to round out the experience. These discounts will be available only to Holiday Season Opener event attendees.

As part of the event, each guest will receive a hot chocolate and take home a special keepsake—a Cardinals-themed ornament for adults or a 2026 promotional item for ticketed kids. Adults and children will also have the chance to win an additional prize by searching for clues as they “Find Fredbirds” throughout the path.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at cardinals.com/holiday and cost $20 for adults and $15 for kids ages 4-12. Admission is free for children ages three and under.

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