Bringing first-class baseball to the banks of the Mississippi since the 19th century, the St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied teams in the history of the sport. With more World Series wins than any team except the New York Yankees, the Birds on the Bat have made a name for themselves among the most consistently formidable teams in their league. At home or on the road, tickets to a Cardinals game let you be a part of one of the oldest and greatest legacies in the sport.
The team’s origins trace back to the 1870s and the St. Louis Brown Stockings, who became charter members of the National League but got kicked out over a game-fixing scandal. Reorganized with new management as an almost completely new team, the Browns became the dominant team in the American Association until that league fell apart. Here, they began a historic rivalry with the team that became the Chicago Cubs, who they faced 2 years in a row in the predecessor to the World Series.
Returning to the National League set the team’s fortunes for a while, but the Cardinals would hit their stride again in singular style. Since 1926, the team collected 19 league pennants and 11 World Series titles to become one of the most successful franchises in baseball, helping to create the modern farm system along the way. The team has fielded great players such as Bob Gibson, Rogers Hornsby, Chris Carpenter, and Albert Pujols, delivering first-class baseball so consistently that it’s a strange year when they don’t reach the playoffs.
Along with their history, the Redbirds have a legacy of intense fan support, regularly posting game attendance and ratings well out of proportion to the size of their media market. A visit to Busch Stadium is one of the best things to do in St. Louis—from the view of the Gateway Arch over the outfield to the hangouts of Ballpark Village. Pick up your Cardinals tickets and join the crowd of fans to find your place in the game.
The Cardinals are one of the oldest teams in Major League Baseball. The team was founded in 1882 as the St. Louis Brown Stockings. The team would change its name to the Cardinals in 1900.
The St Louis Cardinals' rivalry with the Chicago Cubs that dates back to 1892 when the two teams first met. It's one of the most bitter rivalries in professional sports and has been well documented throughout the years.
Throughout their history the Cardinals have played in 19 World Series' and won 11 of them. They're second in all-time World Series wins.
The Cardinals are second all-time with 21 MVP award winners. Most recently, Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt took home the award after an outstanding 2022 season.
The Cardinals are known for having the best fans in all of baseball. Their loyalty to the team goes beyond the norm. They arrive sometimes five hours early, hang out outside Busch Stadium and create a memorable baseball experience for all.
