ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - One of the greatest annual traditions in St. Louis will happen this week and it will be a great taste of normalcy for St. Louis Cardinals fans.
The Cardinals announced pregame ceremony plans that will welcome fans back to Busch Stadium, honor the club’s Hall of Famers and commemorate the great tradition of Opening Day in St. Louis. The Cardinals will open their 2021 home slate against the Milwaukee Brewers at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
It will be the first time in 544 days that fans will be back at Busch Stadium.
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The Cardinals also released some very important info that fans will need to know before arriving at Busch Stadium. You can find that info below.
Pregame Schedule
12:00 – 12:50 PM Cardinals batting practice (subject to change)
12:55 – 1:50 PM Brewers batting practice (subject to change)
1:00 PM Gates Open
2021 Cardinals Magnet Schedule: All fans, ages 21 and older, will receive a magnet featuring the 2021 Cardinals schedule, compliments of Budweiser.
2:30 PM Pregame ceremonies begin with an appearance by the famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
2:33 PM Lou Brock & Bob Gibson tribute.
2:35 PM Introduction of Cardinals Hall of Famers to centerfield batter’s eye.
2:38 PM Salute to Mike Shannon from KMOX radio booth.
2:40 PM Introduction of Cardinals Chairman and CEO, Bill DeWitt Jr. at home plate.
2:41 PM Introduction of the 2021 St. Louis Cardinals via Ford motorcade. The players will ride in 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat trucks.
2:53 PM Introduction of the Milwaukee Brewers.
2:57 PM Moment of silence
2:58 PM National Anthem performed from centerfield batter’s eye by Dr. Shephali Wulff, an infectious disease specialist with SSM Health in St. Louis.
3:00 PM Cardinals Opening Day video
3:02 PM Ceremonial First Pitch by Cardinals Hall of Fame 3B Scott Rolen to current Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado
3:15 PM First Pitch
Fans can tune into KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM, or one of the 145 stations in the Cardinals Radio Network to hear Mike Shannon and John Rooney call the game. Our special pre-pre-game show begins at 11 a.m. and the Ameren Total Access Show starts at 1:40 p.m. and will include live coverage of the pregame ceremonies inside Busch Stadium.
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Prohibited Items Policy
· Not Permitted: Bags of any size including purses, clutches and wristlets (exceptions for diaper bags with a child and medical bags); backpacks; alcohol; thermoses; coolers; aluminum or glass cans/bottles; commercial camera equipment
· Guests may bring in non-alcoholic beverages in factory-sealed plastic bottles no larger than 2 liters; empty cups/mugs and outside food (guests should consider the club’s bag policy when deciding what food to bring)
· Fans can visit cardinals.com/security for the complete stadium inspection policy and prohibited items list.
2021 Busch Stadium Protocols
To begin the season, up to approximately 32% of capacity will be allowed to attend games at Busch Stadium. A number of policies and protocols have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of fans, employees, and players in 2021, including:
· Socially-distanced seating: Guests will be seated in pods of four or less with a minimum distance of 6-feet between seating pods in all directions.
· Masks required: Masks will be required at all times in all areas of the stadium, including the seating bowl, unless guests are actively eating and drinking.
· Mobile-only ticketing: All game tickets will be delivered via the MLB Ballpark app, ensuring a touchless entry into the ballpark.
· Cashless transactions: Concession stands, kiosks and other retail transactions made in the stadium will be cashless and only offer credit and debit payment options. Debit cards will be available for purchase using cash with no service fees at a limited number of locations inside the stadium.
· Designated entry gates: Guests will be directed to enter and exit the stadium through one of six designated entry gates to expedite the process and limit crowding at any one entrance. A designated entry gate will be noted on each ticket. Guests will not be permitted to exit and re-enter the stadium.
· Bags not permitted: To reduce contamination and ensure touchless entry, bags will are not permitted to be brought in to Busch Stadium, except for medical or diaper bags.
· Hand sanitizer: Hand sanitizer dispensers are widely available throughout the ballpark.
· Staff health screenings: All full-time employees and event staff are subject to health and temperature screenings before entering the stadium.
· Cleaning: Busch Stadium’s HVAC systems have been upgraded by replacing filters in the ballpark to MERV 13 to ensure cleaner air in any enclosed spaces. Electrostatic sprayers and EPA registered disinfectants will continue to be utilized to disinfect rooms and surfaces throughout the ballpark.
Information can be found below and at cardinals.com/OpeningDay to help fans enjoy the unofficial St. Louis holiday!
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