2021 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #1
ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 8, 2021 – The Cardinals open their 2021 home slate with three games against NL Central foe Milwaukee Brewers (April 8, 10-11) followed by a three-game series with the Washington Nationals (April 12-14). The first homestand of the year is highlighted by Opening Day festivities and three different promotional gate giveaways. Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand.
Thursday, April 8 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (3:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Adam Wainwright (0-1, 20.25) vs. RHP Corbin Burnes (0-1, 1.42)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest (Coverage starts at 1:30 PM)
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WJIR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 1:00 PM
Field Ceremonies: 2:30 PM
Cardinals Magnet Schedule Giveaway: All ticketed-fans, ages 21 and older, compliments of Budweiser.
Budweiser Clydesdales: The famed Budweiser Clydesdales will kick off Opening Day pregame ceremonies with their annual pregame lap around the warning beginning at 2:30.#OpeningDaySTL
Cardinals Hall of Famers: Six Cardinals Hall of Famers—Ozzie Smith, Whitey Herzog, Ted Simmons, Jim Edmonds, Scott Rolen and Jason Isringhausen—will be introduced from the centerfield batter’s eye during pregame ceremonies.
Ceremonial First Pitch: Cardinals Hall of Fame 3B Scott Rolen (who received votes for induction on 52.9% of all 2021 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballots this past January) will throw a ceremonial first pitch to current Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado from the centerfield batter’s eye.
Frontline Fans: Today, the Cardinals launch the Frontline Fans program to provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns. Today, a group of healthcare workers from St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois will be recognized for their heroic efforts.
Opening Day 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Opening Day 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, April 11, at the end of the 7th inning during the final game of the Brewers series at Busch Stadium. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions. New items will be up for bid each homestand.
Saturday, April 10 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Carlos Martínez (0-1, 7.20) vs. RHP Adrian Houser (0-1, 3.60)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WJIR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 12:15 PM
- Mystery Hall of Fame Opening Day Car Parade Bobblehead Giveaway: 10,000 fans, entering with a ticket, courtesy of Ford.
Pregame Recognition: Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith will be recognized before the start of the game in the centerfield batter’s eye.
Opening Day 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Opening Day 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, April 11, at the end of the 7th inning during the final game of the Brewers series at Busch Stadium. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions. New items will be up for bid each homestand.
Sunday, April 11 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon (1-0, 1.80) vs. LHP Brett Anderson (0-1, 7.20)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WJIR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 12:15 PM
- Mystery Hall of Fame Opening Day Car Parade Bobblehead Giveaway: 10,000 fans, entering with a ticket, courtesy of Ford.
Pregame Recognition: Hall of Fame catcher Ted Simmons will be recognized before the start of the game in the centerfield batter’s eye.
Opening Day 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the Opening Day 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, April 11, at the end of the 7th inning during the final game of the Brewers series at Busch Stadium. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions. New items will be up for bid each homestand.
Monday, April 12 — Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals (6:45 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP John Gant (0-0, 0.00) vs. TBD
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WJIR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:45 PM
- Adult Puffy Vest Giveaway: 10,000 fans, entering with a ticket, courtesy of Bayer.
Pregame Recognition: Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog will be recognized before the start of the game in the centerfield batter’s eye.
Frontline Fans: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns. Today, a group from St. Louis Area Foodbank will be recognized for their heroic efforts.
Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Monday marks the start of a new weekly 50/50 Raffle. The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, April 18, at the end of the 7th inning during the Cardinals game at Philadelphia. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions. New items will be up for bid each homestand.
Tuesday, April 13 — Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals (6:45 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Jack Flaherty (1-0, 5.23) vs. TBD
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WJIR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:45 PM
- Adult Puffy Vest Giveaway: 10,000 fans, entering with a ticket, courtesy of Bayer.
Pregame Recognition: Cardinals Hall of Fame outfielder Jim Edmonds will be recognized before the start of the game in the centerfield batter’s eye.
Frontline Fans: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns. Today, a group of healthcare workers (TBD) will be recognized for their heroic efforts.
Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, April 18, at the end of the 7th inning during the Cardinals game at Philadelphia. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions. New items will be up for bid each homestand.
Wednesday, April 14 — Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals (12:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Adam Wainwright vs. TBD
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WJIR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 11:15 AM
- Adult Puffy Vest Giveaway: 10,000 fans, entering with a ticket, courtesy of Bayer.
Pregame Recognition: Cardinals Hall of Fame closer Jason Isringhausen will be recognized before the start of the game in the centerfield batter’s eye.
Frontline Fans: The Cardinals have launched the Frontline Fans program to provide complimentary tickets for each Monday-Thursday home game to frontline and essential works whose roles were crucial in supporting society during health-related shutdowns. Today, a group of healthcare workers from Saint Louis University Hospital’s Emergency Room will be recognized for their heroic efforts.
Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for this week’s 50/50 Raffle will take place on Sunday, April 18, at the end of the 7th inning during the Cardinals game at Philadelphia. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
Cardinals Care Online Auctions: Cardinals Care silent auctions featuring autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be held online this season at cardinals.com/ccauctions. The first set of auction items will end at 5:00 PM today. New items will be up for bid each homestand.
2021 CARDINALS HALL OF FAME FAN VOTING – ENDS SATURDAY, APRIL 17
In March, Steve Carlton, Keith Hernandez, Matt Morris, Edgar Renteria, and Lee Smith were nominated for possible induction into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, presented by Edward Jones. The player with the most fan votes after voting concludes on Saturday, April 17, will be selected to join the 2020 Class of Tom Herr, John Tudor and Bill White for induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony on Saturday, August 21. Fans can cast their vote online at cardinals.com/HOF.
BUSCH STADIUM 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.
BUSCH STADIUM HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS – NEW FOR 2021
To begin the season, up to approximately 32% of capacity will be allowed to attend each game at Busch Stadium. A number of policies and protocols will be in place to ensure the health and safety of fans, employees, and players in 2021. View the protocols at cardinals.com/backatbusch.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE – NEW FOR 2021
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.
In an effort to reduce transaction times and crowding, menu options have been slimmed down at concession stands. But don’t worry, all of the “Ballpark Favorites” will be available. Specialty menu items are tentatively scheduled to be added back to the menu later this season.
Concession locations will only accept credit/debit cards and digital wallet payments (e.g. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay) for payment. Guests can purchase a debit card using cash at the three Schnucks Grab ‘N’ Go Markets inside Busch Stadium with no fees. Debit cards are good at any location that accepts credit cards at the ballpark and any retailer outside the stadium.
BUSCH STADIUM PARKING – NEW FOR 2021
Fans can now purchase individual game day parking directly from the Cardinals in the Starr Lot located directly across the street from Gate 2, on the southwest side of Busch Stadium. Starr Lot parking can be purchased as part of your overall ticket purchase, or separately at cardinals.com/parking.
OFFICIAL TEAM STORE AT BUSCH STADIUM – NEW FOR 2021
The Official Cardinals Team Store at Busch Stadium features the area’s best selection of premium Cardinals merchandise and is open daily from 10 AM–6 PM. The Team Store will be closed to the public during home games and will close 15 minutes prior to gates opening.
Call us about our Personal Shopper Service at 1-800-421-3263. We’ll help find the perfect items for you or that perfect gift idea. Visit cardinals.com/teamstore for more information.
BUSCH STADIUM BOX OFFICE – NEW FOR 2021
The Busch Stadium Box Office is open on game days from 10 AM until two hours after the scheduled game time. On non-game days, the Box Office is open Monday–Friday from 10 AM–5 PM. During limited capacity games, First Pitch and Military tickets will not be offered. Transactions at the Box Office will be cashless. Fans can inquire about tickets by calling 314-345-9000.
PROHIBITED ITEMS & SECURITY
Visit cardinals.com/security for the complete stadium inspection policy & prohibited items list.
RE-ENTRY & SMOKING GATE – NEW FOR 2021
In order to provide the safest environment for all guests and staff, guests will not be permitted to exit and re-enter the facility during games. A designated smoking area is set up at Gate 1 to allow guests access in and out of the stadium if they wish to smoke. The designated smoking area is open from gate opening until the end of the 7th inning.
MORE CARDINALS INFORMATION
Cardinals Magazine – 2021 Opening Day Issue on Sale Now
Embrace the best of Cardinals baseball in Cardinals Magazine. Since 1992, generations of Redbird 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.
Start a print or digital subscription and receive a voucher for two free tickets to a 2021 home game. To subscribe, visit cardinals.com/publications or call 314-345-9000. Follow them on Twitter at @CardsMagazine. #CardsMagazine
Official Team Media Guide
2021 Cardinals media guides are available for $20 at the Official Cardinals Team Store, Cardinals Authentics Shops and at cardinals.com/mediaguide.
2021 Cardinals Kids Club
Join the 2021 Cardinals Kids Club presented by Rawlings—an exclusive club just for our younger Cardinals fans! The price of membership is $33, plus shipping and handling. 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 10 AM–6 PM and remains open through the 7th inning on home game nights with enhanced sanitization and timed-ticket purchasing options to ensure the wellness of guests and staff.
Check out the new 2021 featured exhibit “2011 Cardinals: What A Team! What A Ride!”, covering everything from the team’s magical 2011 season, included with admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum. #CardsMuseum
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 10 AM–8 PM. On game nights, the shop inside Busch Stadium will remain open 30 minutes after last pitch while the Cardinals Nation shop will remain open one hour after the game ends. Visit cardinalsauthentics.com or follow them on Twitter at @CardsAuthentics for more information. #CardsAuthentics
Cardinals Insider with Ozzie Smith
Cardinals Insider is a Mid-America Emmy-nominated weekly news magazine television show hosted by Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith that gives fans an all-access pass to everything Cardinals baseball featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content by team journalists. To watch full episodes or find an updated programming schedule, visit cardinals.com/insider. #CardsInsider
Cardinals Care
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 $29 million to support St. Louis area children, built or renovated 24 youth ball fields in local under-resourced neighborhoods, and distributed over $15 million in grants to nonprofit organizations. To learn more about all of Cardinals Care’s programs, visit cardinals.com/community and follow @CardinalsCare on Twitter. #CardsCare
Official Pregame Parties
Cardinals Nation hosts the Official Pregame Party of the St. Louis Cardinals before select home games. The ticketed pep-rally style party includes a full buffet, along with a full-service, all-inclusive bar, starting two and a half hours prior to the scheduled start time all the way until first pitch. Visit cardinals.com/pregame to purchase tickets or for more information.
Social Media
Twitter (@Cardinals)
Youtube (youtbe.com/cardinals)
Instagram (Cardinals)
Facebook (facebook.com/cardinals)
Snapchat (cardinals)
Visit cardinals.com/social for more information and join the conversation using #STLCards or #STLFLY.
Hispanic Outreach
All of the Cardinals’ Spanish radio broadcast information, video and social initiatives can be found at cardinals.com/spanish. Join the conversation using #STLCardenales or #VuelaSTL.
Ballpark Village
Ballpark Village is a dynamic entertainment, dining and residential district located next to Busch Stadium. The district includes a 29-story luxury high-rise apartment tower (One Cardinal Way); a Class-A office building (PwC Pennant Building); an upscale, full-service hotel (Live! by Loews – St. Louis) and a state-of-the art health and fitness center (Onelife Fitness). The vibrant 24/7 neighborhood features several premier dining and entertainment experiences, including Cardinals Nation, Budweiser Brew House and Beer Garden, Bally Sports Live!, Sports & Social St. Louis and hosts events 365 days a year. View upcoming events and learn more at stlballparkvillage.com.