ST. LOUIS — Opening Day at Busch Stadium is not far away. As Cardinals fans count down to the first pitch, the team has announced its exciting theme ticket schedule for the 2024 season.
This season's themes and giveaways range from Margaritaville and the Grateful Dead to Sesame Street and Harry Potter. There's something in the lineup for every interest.
Tickets for the games, which stretch from April 7 to Sept. 20, are on sale now.
Here's the full list of themes and giveaways:
- April 7 - Cancer Awareness Day
- Miami Marlins vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Cardinals Cancer Awareness tumbler. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated back to cancer research.
- April 8 - Peanuts Night
- Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will take home an exclusive Cardinals-themed Peppermint Patty bobblehead.
- April 9 - College Night I
- Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- For just $20, get a ticket to the game and a Cardinals hoodie.
- April 10 - Béisbol in the Classroom
- Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Before the game, Cardenales Spanish Broadcasters Bengie Molina and Polo Ascencio will meet fans and offer a Spanish lesson on "beisbol" terms.
- April 19 - Grateful Dead Night
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Grateful Dead-inspired, long-sleeved performance hoodie and enjoy a pregame performance from St. Louis' Grateful Dead tribute band Jake's Leg. A portion of each ticket sold will go to The Rex Foundation.
- April 21 - Donate Life Day
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive an exclusive Cardinals cap supporting organ and tissue donation. A portion of each ticket sold will go to the Mid-America Transplant Foundation.
- April 22 - Battlehawks Night
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will get an exclusive Battlehawks/Cardinals cap.
- April 22 - Scout Night I
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- All Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and their guests can enjoy $12 tickets, and each scout will get a special patch. Before the game, all scouts and troop leaders will be invited to participate in an on-field parade.
- April 23 - Class of 2024 Night
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Grads of all ages are invited to the ballpark for this special night. For just $20, fans will get a ticket to the game and take home a class of 2024 T-shirt.
- April 24 - Weather Day
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Enjoy weather experiments and learn safety maneuvers with meteorologists and Fredbird.
- May 3 - Emo Night
- Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will take home an emo-inspired Cardinals T-shirt and enjoy a pregame performance by Taking Bake Emo in the Budweiser Terrace.
- May 5 - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Day
- Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Celebrate the AAPI community's rich history in baseball in St. Louis. Fans will take home a Cardinals T-shirt celebrating the Year of the Dragon. A portion of each ticket sold will go to The Very Asian Foundation, which was founded by 5 On Your Side's Michelle Li.
- May 6 - College Night II
- New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- For just $20, get a ticket to the game and a Cardinals hoodie.
- May 8 - KMOX Day
- New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will take home an exclusive KMOX Cardinals bobblehead with announcers Ricky Horton and John Rooney. A VIP ticket allows access to a pregame meet-and-greet with the announcers.
- May 19 - Mental Health Awareness Day
- Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Day and receive a special themed cap. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to NAMI St. Louis.
- May 19 - Peanut Controlled Day
- Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans with peanut allergies can purchase tickets to a special peanut-free section, which will be cleaned thoroughly before the game and where the consumption of peanuts will not be allowed.
- May 20 - World Wide Technology Raceway Night
- Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Kenny Wallace Cardinals bobblehead with the purchase of a ticket.
- May 20 - Scout Night II
- Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- All Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and their guests can enjoy $12 tickets, and each scout will get a special patch. Before the game, all scouts and troop leaders will be invited to participate in an on-field parade.
- May 21 - Nurses Appreciation Night
- Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a nurses-themed Cardinals quarter zip pullover and a coupon for a complimentary drink.
- May 22 - Nurses Appreciation Day
- Baltimore Orioles vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a nurses-themed Cardinals quarter zip pullover and a coupon for a complimentary drink.
- June 6 - Star Wars Night
- Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Star Wars-themed Jordan "Skywalker" bobblehead, and characters will be around the park for photo opportunities.
- June 7 - Pride Night
- Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Cardinals Pride pack, which features a Pride-themed belt bag, headband and enamel pin. Don't miss the pregame Pride Party in the Budweiser Terrace. A portion of each ticket sold will go to Team St. Louis.
- June 9 - Fredbird's Summer Bash
- Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fredbird kicks off the summer with his mascot pals from around the sports world and St. Louis. Fans will join Fredbird and friends for a pregame party and photo opportunity in Cunningham Corner, and brunch and dessert will be included. Guests will take home a Cardinals goodie bag.
- June 12 - Illini Night
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Join fellow Illini fans, alumni, and students for Illini Night. Fans will receive an Illini-themed Cardinals 40 oz. tumbler.
- June 12 - Scout Night III
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- The Cardinals invite all Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, families and friends to enjoy Scout Night at the Ballpark. Scouts and their guests can enjoy $12 tickets, and each scout ticket will include a special Scout patch. Prior to each game, all scouts and troop leaders will be invited to participate in an on-field parade around the warning track.
- June 13 - Kids Day Out
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- From 11:45 until game time, all kids will have access to a "Kids Zone" with fun activities in Budweiser Terrace. Each ticket also includes a voucher for a hot dog, soda and chips.
- June 23 - Black Heritage Day
- San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will take home an exclusive Cardinals jersey designed by St. Louis artist Brock Seals. Don't miss a special heritage celebration in Budweiser Terrace before the game.
- June 24 - Teachers Night I
- Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Teachers will take home an exclusive Cardinals quarter zip pullover featuring the birds on a pencil. As a special treat, teachers get their first drink of the summer free of charge.
- June 25 - Teachers Night II
- Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Teachers will take home an exclusive Cardinals quarter zip pullover featuring the birds on a pencil. As a special treat, teachers get their first drink of the summer free of charge.
- June 26 - Mizzou Night
- Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Mizzou-themed Cardinals 40 oz. tumbler.
- June 28 - Margaritaville Night
- Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Celebrate the legacy of Jimmy Buffett at a pre-game concert by The Boat Drunks. Fans will receive a Margaritaville-inspired t-shirt. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Jimmy Buffett's charity, Singing for Change.
- June 30 - Sesame Street Day
- Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans can select either a unique Cookie Monster bobblehead or a plush toy of Oscar the Grouch wearing a Cards jersey.
- July 9 - SEMO Night
- Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will take home a SEMO-themed Cardinals 40 oz. tumbler.
- July 10 - Discovery's Shark Week Theme Night
- Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will take home a shark-inspired Cardinals cap, presented by St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
- July 26 - Military Appreciation Night
- Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will get an exclusive military-themed Cardinals jersey. There will also be a performance by the United States Air Force Band on the Budweiser Stage. A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to USO Missouri.
- July 28 - University Day
- Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will get to choose between a Webster University-themed and a Missouri State University-themed Cardinals 40 oz. tumbler.
- July 29 - Christmas in July
- Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive an ugly Cardinals Christmas sweater. Santa Fred is coming to town, too.
- Aug. 8 - Harry Potter™ Night
- Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive an exclusive Harry Potter-inspired Cardinals jersey.
- Aug. 21 - Friends Night
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- fans will take home their very own Friends bobblehead. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Matthew Perry Foundation.
- Aug. 27 - Golf Night
- San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will take home an exclusive golf-themed Cardinals rope cap. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the Ascension Charity Classic.
- Aug. 28 - Billikens Night
- San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Billikens-themed Cardinals 40 oz. tumbler. Go Bills!
- Sept. 6 - St. Louis Blues Night
- Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Cardinals and Blues-themed full-zip jacket. Arrive early and catch the pre-game pep rally in the Budweiser Terrace.
- Sept. 8 - Fiesta Cardenales
- Seattle Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Los Cardenales jersey. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Hispanic Education Cultural & Scholarship Foundation. There will also be a pregame heritage event in the Budweiser Terrace!
- Sept. 11 - First Responders Night
- Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive a Cardinals Challenge Coin. Hometown heroes will get a coupon for a complimentary drink. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to The Backstoppers.
- Sept. 17 - Halfway to St. Patrick's Day
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will get a Shamrock jersey. There will also be a pregame performance by Falling Fences on the Budweiser Stage.
- Sept. 18 - DC™ Super-Villains Night
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will receive an exclusive DC™/Cardinals The Joker bobblehead.
- Sept. 20 - 90s Night
- Cleveland Guardians vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Fans will take home a 90s-style Cardinals windbreaker jacket. Plus, jam to 90s hits during a pregame concert by Proud Larry!
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