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Opening Day
vs TBD · Mar 26
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Busch Stadium
St. Louis, MOEst. 200645,538 seatsMLB
Busch Stadium sits in the shadow of the Gateway Arch.
PHOTO: redlegsfan21 · CC BY-SA 2.0
Architecture & History
Busch Stadium III opened in 2006 in downtown St. Louis, with a stunning view of the Gateway Arch beyond center field. The open-air design was intentional to frame the Arch as a backdrop.
Build specs
- OPENED
- April 10, 2006
- ARCHITECT
- Populous
- COST
- $365M
Statues & Exterior
STATUES & MONUMENTS
Stan Musial Statue
Stan the Man
Outside Gate 3
Classic batting pose of the Cardinals' greatest player. Inscription: "Here stands baseball's perfect warrior."
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Gateway Arch View
Beyond Center Field
The 630-foot stainless steel Arch frames the outfield skyline — the most iconic backdrop in baseball.
Names & History
2006–present
Busch Stadium III
Third stadium to bear the Busch name. Previous versions: 1953-1966 and 1966-2005.
Also known as
New Busch
The Food
MUST TRY
St. Louis-Style Toasted Ravioli
Pasta filled with meat, breaded and deep-fried, served with marinara dipping sauce — a St. Louis original.
SIGNATURE
Toasted Ravioli
Various concourse stands
Pasta filled with meat, breaded and deep-fried with marinara. A St. Louis original.
LOCAL
Pork Steak Sandwich
Main concourse grills
Thick cut pork shoulder grilled with Maull's BBQ sauce. Regional product.
The Beer
Stadium NamesakeLocal Only
Busch Beer
Anheuser-Busch
The stadium is literally named for this beer. Historically appropriate in every way.
Sun & Weather Guide
Day Games (1:15 PM)SUN
Sections 130-150, First Base Side
The open air design means direct Midwest sun on the first base side.
Day Games (1:15 PM)MIXED
Sections 350-370, Third Base Upper
Third base upper deck gets shade from the scoreboard side.
Evening Games (7:15 PM)MIXED
All Sections
The Arch casts a dramatic shadow across the field as the sun sets.
Insider Tips
01
The One Thing
Get to the upper deck right field sections (250s) and look at the Gateway Arch. Do it before the game, at dusk, and after dark. The 630-foot stainless steel arch is the most dramatic incidental backdrop in outdoor sports.
02
The St. Louis Food Rule
Toasted ravioli first, Imo's pizza second, gooey butter cake third. In that order. Three things that exist only in St. Louis.
03
Arrive Early
Walk to the Stan Musial statue at the main entrance and read the inscription. Then walk to Ballpark Village adjacent to the stadium.
04
Stay Late
The Gateway Arch is lit at night and the view from the upper deck after the game is worth staying in your seat for.
05
Parking Reality
Multiple garages on Clark Avenue. The MetroLink stops at Convention Center station, a manageable walk. Book on SpotHero.
06
Best Value Seat
Upper bleachers — sections 250–265, right field side. The best Gateway Arch view in the stadium, the lowest prices, and a fine view of the field.
2026 Promotions at Busch Stadium
Fireworks Saturday
vs TBD · Mar 28
Fireworks Saturday
vs TBD · Apr 4
Pilgrim Stops Near St. Louis
Weird, wonderful, and worth the detour.
food
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Route 66
The Route 66 frozen custard stand held upside-down to prove its thickness since 1941.
+ 15 min detour
historic
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
The ruins of the largest pre-Columbian city north of Mexico — a civilization of 20,000 people that peaked around 1100 AD and vanished.
+ 60 min detourFREE
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