Take crispy potato chips, cover them with cheese and BBQ sauce It's a mess you'll be glad you conquered. At this point, nearly every Major League team has some kind of variable pricing model where depending on how in-demand a game is, the ticket prices you'll pay at the gate may go up or down. So rather than focusing on specific prices and sections which tend to change fairly often, I want to talk about general rules and strategies for getting the best deals on tickets.
SeatGeek is a big time ticket comparison site that lets you compare a bunch of different ticket brokers, marketplaces, etc. They also have a tool that projects whether ticket prices will go up or down - AKA whether you should buy now or wait. Click here to view Cardinals tickets on Seat Geek. If you've bought tickets online before, you've heard of StubHub. What you may not know however is that with the rise of print-at-home and tickets on your mobile phone via the Ballpark App that you can usually buy tickets right up to a couple of hours before game time.
As someone who has sold a fair share of tickets on StubHub, I also know that sellers are encouraged to set a declining price for their tickets. This means they'll set a starting price and then their lowest acceptable price, and StubHub will auto-magically lower the price of those tickets as the event date gets closer.
So in many cases, a game that isn't sold out will have plenty of below face value deals on StubHub that you can snatch at the last minute and then either print at home, or just use the App on your phone to get scanned into the game.
And Who Wants to Do That? It's not to say that you can't find ticket deals on Craigslist, you can. It is just more of a peace of mind, safety issue. I'm a Craigslist kind of guy, but I also know it's easy to get screwed buying baseball tickets there. Remember when I mentioned selling on StubHub? When you list tickets there, all you need to know is the barcode number from that ticket along with the other details on section, row, etc. If I was a shady character, I could go sell those void tickets to an unsuspecting buyer on Craigslist for cash.
The tickets look real, they are "real" in a sense - but what that buyer will find out is when they go to enter the stadium, the ticket scanner will say "thou shalt not enter thy game. Stick to buying tickets from SeatGeek , StubHub, or directly from the team. You can still get deals and you never have to worry about being scammed. The Cardinals offer some pretty aggressive discounts on tickets, which is great news for fans on a budget. I think if you are truly in search of good value tickets at Busch Stadium, the key is flexibility.
For instance; Sundays shape up to be a great time to go to a Cardinals game. They go for sale at 9 AM on gameday at gate 3, near Clark. Then, about 15 minutes before the game, you show up at gate 5 with your ID and voucher, and they give you your 2 tickets. Most people don't really plan ahead, and they end up paying top dollar for everything - which is stupid if you ask me.
You might expect this from a crappy team, but the Cardinals are perennial winners and they give plenty of chances for everyone to make it out to some games. Click here for the current list of promotions. I think the Cardinals regular seating is a little pricey for my taste, but I see a great value in sections , , and These sections are labeled as Outfield Reserved seats, but they are actually more like infield reserved seats.
In fact, they are right above the infield terrace box seats which are about double the price. I think if you are going cheap seats, these are your best value tickets at Busch Stadium. Kids 12 and under are also able to get super-cheap seats in that same section. My favorite way to travel to a baseball game is to stay as close to the stadium as possible and walk, or take Uber so I don't have to fool with parking in a strange place.
There are 2 types of rentals - those where you rent a private room and stay with a host and those where you rent out the whole place. I've done both, and you'll have some peace of mind about the people you rent from because of the review system they have for the hosts - so you have a high degree of confidence that you won't end up on the bad side of a future Dateline NBC episode. Best of all, you usually can find places to stay that are a quick Uber ride to Busch Stadium.
Obviously places come and go on the site, but I've used AirBnB a number of times for sports road trips and it's become my default option when I'm traveling.
Baseball Village - across Clark from Busch is this area, dedicated to shops and sites related to baseball. While some of these require tickets, it's great to rub shoulders with the many Cards fans. Plaza of Champions - this plaza, on the corner of 8th and Clark, holds statues of Redbird greats that once stood outside Busch Memorial. Spectators are also not permitted to throw anything onto the field. This is a St. Louis City Ordinance.
Persons who violate this ordinance will be arrested and prosecuted. SportService, Busch Stadium's concessionaire since , is proud of its accomplishments and its leadership position among concessionaires. For over eighty-five years, SportService has been serving Major League stadiums with concessions. In addition, SportService operates fine dining and catering throughout Busch Stadium.
SportService is also responsible for all retail operations both inside and outside of Busch Stadium. For questions regarding stadium music walk-out songs, organ songs, etc. The Cardinals offer tours of Busch Stadium throughout the calendar year. Stadium tours are a great way to learn about the home of the Cardinals and explore areas of the ballpark that may not be normally accessible during a baseball game.
For more information about Busch Stadium Tours, including different tour options, hours of operation and tickets, call or visit cardinals. The tour route and schedule are subject to change without notice.
Guests with strollers are welcome in Busch Stadium; however, the use of strollers should not interfere with other guests or block entryways or aisles. Strollers should be stored under the guest's seat or may be checked at Guest Relations. There are two taxi cab stands located at Busch Stadium, one is on the far east side on Broadway just south of Spruce and the other is on the west side next to the Westin Hotel on Spruce between 8th and 9th Street.
Located at the corner of 8th and Clark St. The Official Cardinals Team Store will be closed to the public during home games. The concourse doors will be for re-entry only to ticketed guests. The Team Store will close approximately 1 hour after the game. Free parking for Team Store customers is available on non-game days along 8th street — near the ticket windows. The front office is unable to disclose any information regarding the St. Louis Cardinals hotels or travel.
Major League Baseball joined T. The goals of the T. Program are to:. Guest Relations should not be confused with the Ticket Resolution Windows. The Ticket Resolution Windows are located behind Section and handle all ticket problems and issues for that particular game. Guests may purchase tickets to upcoming Cardinals home games by visiting cardinals. Guests may also purchase tickets at either the 8th Street or Clark Street ticket windows.
During the season, the 8th Street ticket windows are open from am - pm Monday through Friday on non-game days. Ticket Office hours for events other than Cardinals regular season home games vary and are subject to change.
Tickets for games, which are postponed and rescheduled as either a split doubleheader or on an open date, are not subject to refunds or exchanges.
Retain ticket stubs for use with the announced policy. Reprints for lost, forgotten, or stolen tickets purchased through the St. Louis Cardinals can be requested by calling or by visiting the St. Louis Cardinals Box Office. Only the valid account holder may request tickets to be reprinted. Customers whose tickets are stolen should provide a copy of the official police report. All reprints are done at the sole discretion of the St.
For more info on tour prices and times, visit cardinals. Umbrellas are allowed inside Busch Stadium should rain be forecast and on hot days, provided they do not interfere with the view of other guests. Visiting team fans are our guests. Harassment of the visiting team or their fans will not be tolerated and may result in ejection.
Learn More ». All paid and complimentary tickets can be picked up at the 8th Street ticket windows. A valid ID that matches the Will Call name is required to receive tickets. Off-season hours are Monday - Friday am - pm. Paid ticket orders that have not been previously printed can be picked up at the Clark Street ticket windows.
The Clark Street windows are open on game days from the time gates open until 30 minutes after the scheduled game time. Busch Stadium Information Guide. Accessible Seating Accessible seating is readily available on all levels and in all price categories of Busch Stadium. Alcoholic Beverage Service The Cardinals and SportService encourage all guests who consume alcohol to do so in a safe and responsible manner.
Missouri State Law requires that individuals must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcoholic beverages. Beer sales are limited to two 2 alcoholic beverages per person per transaction.
Beer service will conclude at the end of the 7th inning at concession stands as well as from vendors. Service in designated private areas concludes in the middle of the 8th inning. No alcohol will be served or sold to an intoxicated guest. Underage drinking will not be tolerated and offenders are subject to arrest. All alcohol must be consumed prior to exiting the stadium. Announcements and Paging Messages explaining policies and procedures will be made periodically throughout the stadium. Autograph Requests Cardinals players may sign autographs before each game when time permits; however, we cannot guarantee autograph opportunities will be available every game.
Arrow Up icon Back to Top. Ballpark Village Ballpark Village is a first-of-its-kind sports anchored entertainment district. Cardinals Nation CardsNation Cardinals Nation, a 30, square foot venue at Ballpark Village, is the official headquarters for Cardinals guest to stay connected to the team year-round.
Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum The Cardinals Authentics Shop Cardinals Nation Rooftop deck Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum The Cardinals Museum boasts one of the largest team-specific collections of artifacts and memorabilia in the world and its seven galleries take you on a chronological journey through the rich history of the club. Take your place alongside the greatest broadcasters in team history as you get a chance to call some of the Cardinals most memorable moments in the "Broadcast Booth".
View one-of-a-kind stadium models that showcase each home of the Redbirds from Sportsman's Park to the current Busch Stadium. Cardinals Nation Restaurant and Bar Enjoy world championship service and catch all the action on over 50 flat-screen TVs, dine on one of our three patio decks or grab a seat at one of the four full-service bars.
Brick Pavers For questions regarding placement of bricks, visit cardinals. Cardinals Authentics Exclusive Memorabilia Shop Cardinals Authentics specializes in official, game-used, limited-editions and autographed collectibles and memorabilia direct from the club.
Cardinals Nation See Ballpark Village for more information. Cards Cash The "Cards Cash" program allows guests to add a dollar value to game tickets and is redeemable at any concession or retail location in the Ballpark. Cellular Phones Guests are welcome to use cell phones in Busch Stadium provided their use does not disturb other guests. Chewing Tobacco In compliance with the St. Designated Driver Program Designated Driver will not be available to start the season.
Disabled Seating Please see Accessible Seating for more information. Donations The Cardinals are happy to help non-profit groups and their fundraising efforts through donations whenever possible. Requests must be received eight 8 weeks prior to your event. We cannot fulfill requests without proper advanced notification. Organizations are limited to one 1 request per twelve month period.
Please do not send duplicate requests. Other Pertinent Information: Approved requests will receive one 1 voucher for two 2 tickets to a Cardinals game. All denied requests will receive notification via e-mail.
We are unable to place or answer follow-up calls regarding donation requests. Donations may only be made to non-profit, charitable c 3 organizations. We are unable to make monetary donations, purchase program ads, or buy sponsor tables at events. If you are interested in monetary support please contact Cardinals Care about a grant application.
Family Pavilion Currently closed due to Covid restrictions Newly renovated in , the Family Pavilion located on Level 1 between Gates 5 and 6, on the northeast corner of Busch Stadium, features a variety of fun activities for kids of all ages, including a new Virtual Reality experience, a multilevel Play Structure and a Nursing Suite. First Game Certificate Guests may print first game certificates at home by visiting cardinals. Ground Rules for Fans The St. Guests will consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner.
Intervention with an impaired, intoxicated or underage guest will be handled in a prompt and safe manner. Guests will sit in their ticketed seat and show their ticket when requested. The progress of the game will not be disrupted by guests' actions or unauthorized persons on the playing field. Obscene or indecent clothing will not detract from the guest experience.
Guests will comply with requests from stadium staff regarding stadium operations and emergency response procedures. Group Sales and Group Outings One of the best ways to enjoy a game at Busch Stadium is with a group of friends, family, or co-workers. Guest Relations The Guest Relations Centers are located on Level 1, Section behind homeplate and Level 4 behind section and are staffed by specially trained ushers.
Hall of Fame The St. Kids Clinics St. Lost and Found Found articles may be turned in at either of our Guest Relations locations. Marriage Proposals Proposals are only available on non-game days.
Metal Detectors As security threats continue to evolve and grow, so does the need for security solutions. Metrolink The closest Metrolink station is next to the Westin on the 8th Street side of the stadium. Military Tickets The Cardinals are proud to offer one complimentary ticket to active, reserve and retired U.
Noisemaker Policy Busch Stadium policy states that all artificial noisemakers are strictly prohibited from entering the ballpark. Nursing Mothers Currently closed due to Covid restrictions A mother may nurse her child in any public location where she is otherwise authorized to be. Parking If you are entering the ballpark through Gate 2, 3, or 4, the best place to park is on or near 8th Street. Postponed Games The right to delay the start of a game rests with the home club.
Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags with a child. All bags must enter via the designated Inspection Lanes at each gate.
Balloons, beach balls and other inflatables Brooms Chairs, stools, including bleacher seats with backs Commercial camera equipment lenses longer than length of the camera body , including video cameras, tripods, monopods and backpack camera bags Containers - aerosol cans i.
Publications The Cardinals' award-winning publications are available from vendors located at each gate, from the time gates open until approximately one-half hour after the first pitch. Radios and Personal Televisions Guests are allowed to have radios and personal televisions, as long as they do not interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the event. Rainout Policy If a game is postponed due to weather or other reasons, it will be rescheduled for a future date as either a split doubleheader or on an open date.
Restrooms Restrooms are conveniently located throughout Busch Stadium. This is the centerfield gate. It is located on Clark Avenue across the street from the Ballpark Village area. This gate is located next to the Busch stadium ticket booths on Clark Avenue. Busch Stadium Gate 6 Entrance is on the east side of the stadium. This is the right field gate. It is located on Broadway, very near to the intersection of Broadway and Spruce Street. Here is a degree view of Busch Stadium Gate 6 as you approach it from Broadway.
This entrance might make sense for fans sitting in right field. Please understand that there is also a centerfield gate Gate 5 and a right field corner gate Gate 1 which might make more sense for you depending on the location of your seats.
This lot is on the southwest side of the stadium. This is not free parking and parking will need to be purchased. This is where you can view Busch Stadium parking passes for sale at VividSeats.
Here is a degree view of Busch Stadium Lot C, and how it sits relative to the stadium. This lot is located southwest of the stadium, on the other side of the I overpass. You will walk under the I overpass to reach the stadium from this lot.
This is what it looks like as you walk under the overpass and approach Busch Stadium Gate 2 entrance. Paul has been with us from our beginnings. If you are looking for tickets for a Miami Heat game, you have many options to choose from, including buying from the team.
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