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The 2026 Major League Baseball season for the St. Louis Cardinals begins with an exciting Opening Day at Busch Stadium.
One of Baseball's oldest traditions is opening day; it signifies all that is new and filled with hope, enthusiasm, and hope for renewed expectations for fans and players.
Fans can't wait to see the team's first game of the season and the unique pre-game ceremonies that are part of what makes the city so well-known as a baseball town.
There will be an exciting game on the field and a full stadium for the opener of 2026, providing the best in sports.
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Date and Opponent
The first home game for the 2026 Cardinal baseball team will be on March 26, 2026, at Busch Stadium against the Tampa Bay Rays as they begin their 2026 regular season.
This will be just one of many times that the Cardinals have opened their season in front of their fans at Busch Stadium.
Time of First Pitch
The first official pitch is set for 3:15 pm (CT).
Many pre-game rituals will take place before the game begins, including regular opening day traditions where the players are introduced, and former players, coaches, and Hall of Famers take to the field to welcome everyone to the new baseball year.
Opening Day Festivities and Schedule
In St. Louis, Opening Day is not merely a baseball game; it is an entire city celebration. Fans can expect an extensive event schedule leading up to first pitch, which will include:
- The gates will open for fans to enter as early as possible.
- Each team will have its batting practice,
- The pre-game ceremonies will start somewhat in the middle of the day,
- The ceremony will feature the appearance of past Cardinal greats and Hall of Fame members.
- As well as the Budweiser Clydesdales and team motorcade, and many other traditional Opening Day events.
- The National Anthem will be sung shortly before the game, followed by the ceremonial first pitch.
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