The direct, indirect, and total economic figures are based on estimates of visitor spending and the economic contribution of the Cardinals and Busch Stadium operations. The analysis uses the economic impact model IMPLAN, which measures how spending tied to an event has multiple impacts and spreads throughout a region, thereby benefiting households and firms within the region. Out-of-town visitors are expected to make up approximately 35% of game attendees.

The total amount is comprised of $153.3 million in direct economic impact and $196.9 million in indirect economic impact. Louis estimate the Cardinals to generate a total of $350.2 million in regional economic activity for the upcoming season. The Ameren Total Access Show starts at 1:35 PM and will include live coverage of the pregame ceremonies inside Busch Stadium.įans can tune in locally to WIJR 880 AM “La Tremenda”, or one of the six stations in the club’s new Cardinals Spanish Radio Network to hear Spanish broadcasters Polo Ascencio and Bengie Molina call the game as well.īased on a projected regular season attendance of 3.3 million fans, Greater St. Alexa Datt, Ricky Horton and Al Hrabosky will host pregame and postgame coverage from a special set inside Busch Stadium.įans can tune into KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM, or one of the 147 stations in the Cardinals Radio Network to hear John Rooney, Ricky Horton and Mike Claiborne call the game. An extended edition of Cardinals Live pregame begins at 1:30 PM on Bally Sports Midwest and will include live coverage of the pregame ceremonies inside Busch Stadium.Ĭhip Caray and Brad Thompson will call the game, with Jim Hayes serving as reporter. Opening Day airs on Bally Sports Midwest and streams on the Bally Sports app. Leonard Wood Joint Service Color Guardģ:05 PM Ceremonial First Pitch by National Baseball Hall of Famer Scott Rolen toģ:10 PM First Pitch by Cardinals Opening Day Starting Pitcher Miles Mikolas National Anthem performance with Color Guard presentation by theįt. Louis Cardinals via 2023 Ford F-150 truck motorcadeģ:00 PM Canadian National Anthem performed by violinist Abigail Stahlschmidtģ:01 PM U.S. Central Division ChampionshipĢ:50 PM Introduction of the St. Introduction of Cardinals Hall of Famers via 2023 Ford Mustang convertible motorcade

President, Bill DeWitt III and President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak at home plate Recognition of Chairman & CEO, Bill DeWitt Jr. This event is free for all fans to attend and includes prizes and ticket giveaways to Opening Day and other 2023 games.Ģ023 Cardinals Magnet Schedule: All fans, ages 21 and older, will receive a magnet featuring the 2023 Cardinals schedule, compliments of Budweiser.ġ2:05 – 12:55 PM Cardinals batting practice (subject to change)ġ:00 – 1:50 PM Blue Jays batting practice (subject to change)Ģ:25 PM Pregame ceremonies begin with an appearance by the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales A pregame schedule and information can be found below and at /OpeningDay to help fans enjoy the unofficial holiday that is #OpeningDaySTL:ġ0:30 AM – 12:30 PM Official Opening Day Pep Rally at Ballpark Village: Join Fredbird, Team Fredbird, DJ Todd Thomas, Cardinals organist Dwayne Hilton and Cardinals Alumni at the Busch II Infield Stage in the Together Credit Union Plaza for the Cardinals Opening Day Pep Rally. The Cardinals will open the 2023 season at home against the Toronto Blue Jays at 3:10 PM CT. Louis will highlight the annual return of baseball at Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 30. Louis Cardinals, honors the club’s Hall of Famers and celebrates the great tradition of Opening Day in St. A pregame ceremony that introduces the reigning N.L.

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