Busch Stadium

Capacity: 45,494

Home Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)

Busch Stadium Events

Busch Stadium may have just opened in 2006, but its name is a holdover from the past two stadiums that the St. Louis Cardinals have called home as a tribute to their long-time owner Gussie Busch (the brewing tycoon who established Budweiser and Anheuser-Busch). The Cardinals had a strong team at the time, led by the irrepressible Albert Pujols and always dependable David Eckstein, but had lost in the World Series in 2004 to the Boston Red Sox and in the NLCS to the Houston Astros in 2005. The new stadium seemed to give the Cards that extra push they needed, as huge crowds at the new Busch Stadium cheered the team on as they only just barely squeaked into the playoffs, but then beat the San Diego Padres in four and squeezed past the New York Mets in seven to set up a showdown with the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. Both teams* were desperate to win, with the Tigers not having won a title since 1984 and the Cards since 1982, but it was the team from St. Louis that would prevail, with pitcher Adam Wainwright sealing the deal in the 9th inning of Game Five by blanking the Tigers in front of the home crowd to christen Busch Stadium with an unlikely World Series triumph. The Cardinals won it all again in 2011 in a seven-game thriller over the Texas Rangers and narrowly lost out to the Red Sox in 2013. Busch Stadium itself is a member of the new retro style that became popular across MLB from the late 1990s onward, sporting an impressive red-brick facade as well as an open layout that provides spectacular views of downtown St. Louis. To see the stadium packed with fans in their red hats and jerseys beneath a blue Missouri sky or under the lights for a night game is a truly enchanting sight to behold. Enter the stadium through Gate 3 if you can, as the gate possesses a bridge built to resemble the Eads Bridge in St. Louis that connects Missouri to Illinois across the Mississippi River. As well as all regular season and playoff Cardinals home games, Busch Stadium often hosts concerts and international soccer games, as well as college and high school baseball on occasion. Turning up at Busch Stadium on an empty stomach will never be an issue, with all kinds of scrumptious snacks such as St. Louis BBQ, Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, and Mission Taco Joint tacos on the menu. And in a stadium named for a man who sold more beer than almost anyone in history, a cold one is never hard to find. Kiosks and shops throughout Busch Stadium sell team and event merchandise, much of it emblazoned with the iconic Cardinals logo and bright red colors.

*This was the third time these two teams had met in the World Series, previously clashing in 1934, when the Cardinals won, and 1968, which went the way of the Tigers. Both series went the full distance to Game Seven. 

Busch Stadium Seating Chart

Busch Stadium is one of the larger MLB venues and so it offers many different seating options to its visitors. Those looking to experience MLB baseball from luxurious surroundings can apply for premium seating areas such as the park’s luxury seats, diamond suites, or CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club (right behind home plate). Party suites and all-inclusive packages are also available for those looking to fully enjoy their day at the ballpark. The stadium is also packed with more affordable seat options, ranging from mid-priced seats closer to the infield to cheap seats in the upper tiers and outfield bleachers. All seats in Busch Stadium (aside from the outfield) offer impressive views of downtown St. Louis as well as the on-field action. For the cheapest tickets to events and games at Busch Stadium, TicketX is your one-stop shop. Our seating chart is the handy tool you need for comparing different seating options to find the cheapest tickets.

Getting to Busch Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Busch Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Busch Stadium via public transportation

Using public transportation to get to a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium is a good alternative to driving. Your best option is probably the Metrolink train, which stops at Stadium Station across the street from Busch Stadium. Stations along the line offer convenient and cheap Park-Ride services. Various city buses also run past the ballpark. Check MLB’s official Cardinals website for full public transportation information. A taxi or ride-share is another way to travel to and from the stadium. 

Getting to Busch Stadium by car

Driving to Busch Stadium in your own vehicle is straightforward, but be ready for serious downtown traffic congestion during big games and events at the stadium. Make sure that you leave early to ensure plenty of time to get parked and head into the ground before your event begins. MLB’s official Cardinals website has excellent directions and route planning advice for drivers based on the direction of your approach into the city. 

Does Busch Stadium have on-site parking?

Yes, the Starr Lot is located right across the street from Busch Stadium, as is the One Cardinal Way Garage. There are also many parking lots and garages around the stadium just a short walk away from the ballpark. You can purchase advance parking directly from the team via the MLB Ballpark App. Visit MLB’s official Cardinals website for details, maps, and links to pages where you can purchase prepaid parking in advance (highly recommended).

How much does Busch Stadium parking cost?

Parking near Busch Stadium on game days generally costs from $11-25 depending on the lot you choose and what day of the week it is (and the nature of the game or event). Off-site options can be even cheaper, as low as $2 if you are willing to walk a bit. Check MLB’s official Cardinals website to find out more information on finding cheaper parking rates and how to book your prepaid parking spot in advance.