The St. Louis Cardinals Set Record-Low Attendance at Busch Stadium III
In a shocking turn of events, the St. Louis Cardinals hit a new low in attendance on Monday. For the first time in the history of Busch Stadium III, the team sold less than 20,000 single-game tickets, excluding games affected by the pandemic.
This significant drop in attendance is a cause for concern for the Cardinals organization, as Busch Stadium III has been the team’s home since 2006. The stadium has a capacity of over 45,000, making the recent attendance numbers even more alarming.
Despite the team’s struggles on the field this season, the Cardinals have always been known for their loyal fan base. However, it seems that even the most dedicated fans are losing interest in attending games.
The Cardinals’ record-low attendance can be attributed to a combination of factors. The team’s performance, ticket prices, and the ongoing pandemic are all likely contributors. With the Cardinals currently sitting in fourth place in their division, it’s understandable that fans may not be as eager to attend games.
But the organization is not taking this decline in attendance lightly. In a statement, the Cardinals’ president of baseball operations, John Mozeliak, expressed his disappointment and promised to work towards improving the team’s performance and reconnecting with fans.
Only time will tell if the Cardinals can bounce back from this record-low attendance and regain the support of their devoted fan base. But for now, it’s clear that something needs to change in order to fill the empty seats at Busch Stadium III.
St. Louis Cardinals Set Record-Low Attendance at Busch Stadium III17,675 Fans Show Up for Series Opener Against Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals made history on Monday as they saw their attendance dip below 20,000 for the first time in Busch Stadium III’s history. The team sold only 17,675 single-game tickets for their series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
This is a significant drop from the previous lowest attendance mark this season, which was 20,309 on April 2 against the Los Angeles Angels. It’s also the first time since August 25, 1997 that the Cardinals have seen single-game attendance fall below 20,000.
The downward trend in attendance has been evident even before this series against the Pirates, with both teams seemingly out of playoff contention. According to FOX 2, the Cardinals are on pace for their lowest season attendance since 1995, with an estimated 2.3 million fans attending games. This is a far cry from the team’s usual 3 million mark, which they have achieved 21 times since 2000.
Monday’s game against the Pirates is further proof that declining attendance is not just due to the opponent or weather. Despite optimal baseball weather with mild temperatures in the 70s, fans still did not show up in large numbers.
The Cardinals’ lackluster performance in recent years may also be a contributing factor to the decline in attendance. The team has only won one postseason series in the last decade and is in danger of missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season. This, coupled with a lack of clear direction from the team’s leadership, has drained fan enthusiasm.
In fact, fans have even resorted to booing Cardinals leadership, including John Mozeliak and the DeWitts, on Opening Day. The team’s vice president of ticket sales, Joe Strohm, acknowledged this frustration in an interview with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, saying, “Fans have a right to voice their pleasure or displeasure, and we know there is work to get people back. We have to earn them back.”
It seems that the team is already looking towards the future, with plans for executive leadership to shift from Mozeliak to Chain Bloom after the 2025 season. But for now, the Cardinals are focused on the present and their 65-67 record in the 2025 regular season.
Despite the low attendance, the Cardinals managed to pull off a 7-6 win against the Pirates, thanks to a walkoff home run from Alec Burleson. The game also featured a heated ejection of Willson Contreras over a controversial call. But for the Cardinals, the win is a small victory in what has been a disappointing season.
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