The Cardinals are bringing back their Holiday Season Opener at Busch Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, giving fans a chance to kick off the holiday season inside the ballpark from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is built around access and photo ops, with self-guided stops set up around the stadium. Fans will be able to go inside the clubhouse, visit the home dugout, step into the media interview room and, weather permitting, take pictures on the warning track behind home plate.
A holiday photo setup will be inside the Cardinals clubhouse, where guests will receive a downloadable digital photo from the day. Santa will also be part of the experience with a separate photo opportunity in the media interview room.
There will be a few more items on display for fans to check out, too. Guests can hold an authentic game-used bat and see Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby chain and trophy.
The Cardinals are also tying the event to holiday shopping. Attendees will get a 50% discount at the Cardinals Authentics store and a 50% discount at the Cardinals Official Team Store, along with face painting for kids. Those discounts are only available to Holiday Season Opener guests.
Every attendee will receive hot chocolate and a Cardinals-themed ornament for adults or a 2026 promotional item for ticketed kids. Adults and children will also have a chance to win another prize by following clues in the “Find Fredbirds” activity.
Tickets are on sale now at cardinals.com/holiday. Admission costs $20 for adults and $15 for kids ages 4-12, while children 3 and under get in free.
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