Busch Stadium

Understanding venue policies in advance helps ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to Busch Stadium.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: For most events, including ball games, guests who wish to exit and re-enter must ask for a hand stamp. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted.
• Payment Options: All purchases are cashless. Guests can use credit/debit cards.
• Prohibited Items: No outside food or drinks, drones, selfie sticks, professional cameras, inflatables, or laser pointers.
• Age Restrictions: Most events are all ages. Any age-specific guidelines will be listed on the event page.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations (including bag policies), check the official Busch Stadium policy page.

Located in downtown St. Louis, Busch Stadium sits in a lively district filled with restaurants, museums, and riverfront attractions. The surrounding area blends historic architecture with modern entertainment, making it a popular destination before and after events.

• Ballpark Village: Located adjacent to Busch Stadium, this multi-level entertainment district features live music stages, restaurants, sports bars, and event spaces that host concerts, watch parties, and special events.³
• Stifel Theatre: This historic downtown performing arts venue is known for hosting touring Broadway productions, concerts, comedy shows, and special presentations in an intimate 3,100-seat setting.⁴
• Energizer Park: Home to St. Louis City SC, Energizer Park has a capacity of 22,423. The modern open-air stadium hosts professional soccer matches, concerts, and community events, contributing to the city’s growing live sports and music scene.⁵

Busch Stadium is easily accessible by car and public transportation, with multiple paid parking facilities and transit options nearby. Its downtown location places it close to major highways and central St. Louis landmarks.

Public Transportation: MetroLink light rail serves the Stadium and 8th & Pine stations, both within walking distance. Several MetroBus routes (19, 1X, O5, 14X, 16X) and the #40 Broadway and #99 Downtown trolleys also stop nearby, making transit a convenient option for event nights.

Driving: For GPS directions, Busch Stadium is at 700 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102. Check the Busch Stadium website for directions from different areas. Nearby parking options include:

• Stadium East Garage: 200 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
• Stadium West Garage: 555 S 8th St, St Louis, MO 63102

Busch Stadium offers a variety of food and beverage options designed to reflect both classic ballpark fare and local St. Louis flavors. Guests can expect traditional concessions like nachos and hot dogs, alongside regional specialties and rotating vendor selections.²

Alcoholic beverages, including beer and cocktails, as well as soft drinks and coffee, are available from dedicated stands and walk-up bars throughout the venue.

Opened in 2006, the current Busch Stadium is the third St. Louis Cardinals ballpark venue to carry the Busch name, reflecting more than a century of baseball history in the city.¹ The legacy began at Sportsman’s Park, which became Busch Stadium in 1953 after Anheuser-Busch purchased the Cardinals. In 1966, the team moved downtown to Busch Memorial Stadium, a multipurpose venue that hosted the Cardinals for four decades.

Portions of that stadium were demolished in phases, allowing the present Busch Stadium to be constructed on the same site while games continued nearby. Designed to blend modern stadium features with retro ballpark elements, the classic red-brick stadium quickly became famous for its open sightlines and a nostalgic manual scoreboard.⁶

Busch Stadium hosted the 80th MLB All-Star Game in 2009 and two World Series Championships in 2006 and 2011, both of which ended with championship victories for the Cardinals.⁷ In addition to baseball milestones, the stadium has welcomed major concert tours by artists such as Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Luke Bryan, and Post Malone.^8,9,10,11 Over the years, incremental upgrades have enhanced fan amenities while preserving the venue’s original character and historic significance.