Busch Stadium

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Busch Stadium is a ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri, home of the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball’s National League. It opened in 2006, making it 20 years old in 2026 and seats about 44,383 fans. Gate 3 arch evokes the Eads Bridge; views of the Gateway Arch.

Ballpark facts

Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Home of
St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
League
National League
Opened
2006
Capacity
44,383
Dimensions
Left field 336 ft · Center 400 ft · Right field 335 ft
Surface
Natural grass
Roof
Open air
2026 attendance
27,579 per game
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous)
Last major renovation
2019
Big events
MLB All-Star Game (2009), World Series (2006), World Series (2011), World Series (2013), NHL Winter Classic (2017)

Ballparks near Busch Stadium10

  1. 1D-IBilliken Sports Center — Saint Louis Billikens (St. Louis, Missouri)same city
  2. 2D-IIUMSL Baseball Field — UMSL Tritons (St. Louis, Missouri)same city
  3. 3D-IIIKelly Field — Washington University Bears (St. Louis, Missouri)same city
  4. 4D-IIIGCS Credit Union Ballpark — Webster Gorloks (Webster Groves, Missouri)nearby
  5. 5NAIAMissouri Baptist Spartans Baseball Field — Missouri Baptist Spartans (Creve Coeur, Missouri)nearby
  6. 6NAIALloyd Hopkins Field — UHSP Eutectics (St. Louis, Missouri)same city
  7. 7NAIAStars Park — Harris-Stowe Hornets (St. Louis, Missouri)same city
  8. 8JUCOSt. Louis CC Archers Baseball Field — St. Louis CC Archers (Kirkwood, Missouri)nearby
  9. 9D-IIWeber Field — Maryville Saints (Town and Country, Missouri)16 mi
  10. 10D-ILou Brock Sports Complex — Lindenwood Lions (St. Charles, Missouri)16 mi

Questions about Busch Stadium

Where do the St. Louis Cardinals play home games?

The St. Louis Cardinals play at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

When did Busch Stadium open?

Busch Stadium opened in 2006.

How many people does Busch Stadium hold?

Busch Stadium has a capacity of about 44,383.

What other ballparks are near Busch Stadium?

Billiken Sports Center is also in St. Louis. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.