St. Louis venue guide
Check the Busch Stadium bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in St. Louis. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
MLB/Cardinals policy: bags, purses, and soft-sided coolers not exceeding 10" × 8" × 10" permitted after inspection. Larger bags prohibited except medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child. Hard-sided/Styrofoam coolers over the soft-sided limit prohibited. All guests screened (metal detection) with bag inspection. This information applies to public events.
Entrances
Gates open 1½ hours before game time Mon–Thu and 2 hours before Fri–Sun (concerts/special events may vary). Multiple numbered gates around the ballpark; re-entry: after scanning in, get hand stamp at Gate 1 or Gate 4 to exit/re-enter until 90 minutes after scheduled first pitch (bag inspection + metal detection again). Mobile tickets via MLB Ballpark app. This information applies to public events.
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Venue essentials
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MLB/Cardinals policy: bags, purses, and soft-sided coolers not exceeding 10" × 8" × 10" permitted after inspection. Larger bags prohibited except medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child. Hard-sided/Styrofoam coolers over the soft-sided limit prohibited. All guests screened (metal detection) with bag inspection. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026St. Louis Cardinals — Busch Stadium Information Guide / Security
Verified Sep 14, 2026St. Louis Cardinals — Busch Stadium Information Guide
Every gate wheelchair accessible; manual/motorized wheelchairs and four-wheeled mobility scooters permitted. Complimentary cart/wheelchair assistance inside gates when available. Accessible ticket windows on 8th Street near Gate 3. Full details: cardinals.com disability access guide (cardinals.com/accessible). This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026St. Louis Cardinals — Access Guide for Guests with Disabilities
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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St. Louis
Closest MetroLink station is next to the Westin on the 8th Street side of the stadium. MetroLink normally runs until midnight; if games run past midnight, service continues until downtown platform clears. MetroLink/bus schedules: (314) 231-2345. Rideshare drop-off: 8th St north of Gate 3 or Broadway just south of Clark St. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026St. Louis Cardinals — Busch Stadium Information Guide
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Cashless concessions/kiosks/retail (credit/debit). Cash-to-card conversion available at designated markets (e.g., Broadway Market Level 1 across from Gate 6 among listed locations). Food guide at cardinals.com/food and in MLB Ballpark app. Alcohol service ends end of 8th inning at stands / 7th inning for vendors. Most outside food OK within bag policy; non-alcoholic drinks in factory-sealed clear plastic permitted per Information Guide. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026St. Louis Cardinals — Busch Stadium Information Guide
All public restrooms accessible. Family/all-gender restrooms include sections 107, 134, 139, 154, 171, 211, 237, 248, 269, 358, 439, and Family Pavilion. Baby changing tables in most restrooms/family rooms; adult changing tables via First Aid Level 1. Family Pavilion restroom includes changing table. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026St. Louis Cardinals — Access / Information Guide
Official Cardinals Team Store and additional in-ballpark retail (including Broadway Store area near Gate 1 per Information Guide references). Team Store locations page: mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark/information/team-stores/locations. Gift cards redeemable at concessions, team store, ticket windows, Cardinals Nation Restaurant/Museum. This information applies to public events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026St. Louis Cardinals — Team Store Locations / Information Guide
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