Busch Stadium back to 100% capacity Monday

Busch Stadium
Photo credit (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Monday night will be the first time since 2019 that Busch Stadium will be back to 100% capacity. The St. Louis Cardinals (32-33) host the Miami Marlins (29-36) for the start of a three-game series at 7:15 p.m. and there could be more than 45,000 fans in the stands to see it.

After starting the season only allowing about 15,000 fans (or about 30% capacity) inside for games, the Cardinals are finally without social-distance restrictions. All home games for the rest of the season are expected to be full-capacity crowds.

The Cardinals currently have some back-to-normal ticket deals going on right now.

The KMOX 1120 First Pitch tickets are back, as up to 275 fans can get two tickets for just $11.20 at every home game. The Budweiser Ballpark Pass is also back, as fans can get a standing-room-only ticket to every home game for only $34.99 a month. There are also tickets available for just $6 to games against the Miami Marlins on June 14-16, Pittsburgh Pirates on June 24 and Arizona Diamondbacks on June 28-30.

“We are thrilled to soon be fully opening Busch Stadium to our great fans,” stated Cardinals Team President Bill DeWitt III. “We have missed the energy and excitement of a full Busch Stadium, and look forward to welcoming everyone back downtown where they can enjoy the many amenities at Ballpark Village while also cheering on our first place Cardinals.”

All guests who are full-vaccinated will not be required to wear face masks in the ballpark. However, some other health and safety protocols will remain in place:

• 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 are cashless and only offer credit and debit payment options. Debit cards are available for purchase using cash with no service fees at a limited number of locations inside the stadium.
• Bags not permitted: To reduce contamination and ensure touchless entry, bags are not permitted to be brought in to Busch Stadium, except for medical bags, diaper bags with a child or clutches/wristlets not exceeding 6" x 8". All exceptions must enter via the designated Inspection Lane at each gate.

Maybe a jam-packed stadium will help get the Cardinals off this current slump. The team has won just two of its last 13 games.

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