If you’re deciding which Cardinals games to attend this year after March 26th’s opening day, you might want to consider the promotional giveaway schedule in addition to the slate of opponents.
For those sticking to a budget for gameday, you can find Cardinals tickets for $12 or less depending on the game and seating section, and $5 concession options are also offered at some Busch Stadium stands.
Many of the 2026 season’s home games will feature free items for attendees from jerseys, to T-shirts, to bobbleheads and more. Some promo items require special theme tickets, while others are offered to all attendees that meet age requirements.
Here’s a roundup of promo giveaways at Busch Stadium for the Cardinals’ 2026 season.
Cardinals promo items scheduleThursday, March 26 vs. Tampa Bay Rays: All attendees age 21 and older will receive a 2026 Cardinals Magnet Schedule.Saturday, March 28 vs. Tampa Bay Rays: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a lightweight Cardinals pullover.Sunday, March 29 vs. Tampa Bay Rays: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals tumbler.Tuesday, March 31 vs. New York Mets: Special theme ticket for Peanuts required to receive a Cardinals-themed Sally bobblehead.Friday, April 10 vs. Boston Red Sox: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals golf hat. That evening will also be College Night at Busch Stadium, where special theme tickets for $20 will include a Cardinals rugby shirt.Saturday, April 11 vs. Boston Red Sox: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals dugout hoodie.Sunday, April 12 vs. Boston Red Sox: A special theme ticket is required to receive a Cardinals Cancer Awareness Day hat.Friday, April 24 vs. Seattle Mariners: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a black Cardinals jersey. Those with a special theme ticket will get a Grateful Dead-inspired T-shirt.Saturday, April 25 vs. Seattle Mariners: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals crewneck sweatshirt. April 25 will also be Purina Pooches in the Ballpark, where fans can purchase special tickets to bring their dog along.Sunday, April 26 vs. Seattle Mariners: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals chain-stitch hat, and 10,000 children age 12 and younger will receive a Fredbird hall of fame ring. Those with a special theme ticket will receive a Cardinals T-shirt themed for Donate Life Day, which recognizes organ and tissue donation.Friday, May 1 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals short-sleeved hoodie.Saturday, May 2 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Masyn Winn Bobblehead. Five-hundred limited edition gold versions of the bobbleheads will be randomly distributed.Sunday, May 3 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals blade-collar shirt. Those who purchase a special theme ticket will receive a Cardinals jersey designed to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Day.Saturday, May 16 vs. Kansas City Royals: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Stan Musial Military Bobblehead. Those with a special theme ticket will receive a Military-themed Cardinals cap for Armed Forces Day.Sunday, May 17 vs. Kansas City Royals: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals boat tote with charm. Those with a special theme ticket will receive a Star Wars-themed Cardinals T-shirt.Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Those with a special theme ticket will receive a health care-inspired Cardinals sweatshirt for Nurses Appreciation Night (May 20) and Nurses Appreciation Day (May 21).Tuesday, June 2 vs. Texas Rangers: Those with a special theme ticket will receive a Backyard Baseball 2001 Mark McGwire bobblehead.Friday, June 5 vs. Cincinnati Reds: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals bucket hat. Those with a special theme ticket will receive a themed Cardinals cap for Pride Night.Saturday, June 6 vs. Cincinnati Reds: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Jim Edmonds Bobblehead.Sunday, June 7 vs. Cincinnati Reds: 10,000 children age 12 and younger will receive a City Connect Rawlings baseball glove.Tuesday, June 16 vs. San Diego Padres: Those with a special theme ticket will receive a themed sweatshirt for Teachers Night.Thursday, June 25 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Those with a special theme ticket will receive a themed Cardinals sequin cap for Barbie Game Day.Friday, June 26 vs. Miami Marlins: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals print shirt and shorts set. Those with a special theme ticket will receive a themed cap for Margaritaville Night.Sunday, June 28 vs. Miami Marlins: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive an adult soccer jersey. 10,000 children age 12 and younger will receive a kids soccer ball. Those with a special theme ticket will receive an exclusive Cardinals jersey for Black Heritage Day.Thursday, July 9 vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Those with a special theme ticket will receive a Harry Potter-themed scarf.Friday, July 10 vs. Atlanta Braves: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals garage shirt.Saturday, July 11 vs. Atlanta Braves: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a David Eckstein Bobblehead.Sunday, July 12 vs. Atlanta Braves: 10,000 children age 12 and younger will receive a children’s Cardinals jersey. Those with a special theme ticket will receive an Oscar the Grouch bobblehead or a Grover plush for Sesame Street Day.Saturday, July 25 vs. Cincinnati Reds: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Victory Blue Cardinals jersey.Sunday, July 26 vs. Cincinnati Reds: 10,000 children age 12 and younger will receive a children’s Fredbird hat. Those with a special theme ticket will receive a themed Cardinals cap for Christmas in July.Tuesday, July 28 vs. Chicago Cubs: Those with a special theme ticket will receive a Cardinals Mental Health Awareness T-shirt.Wednesday, July 29 vs. Chicago Cubs: Those with a special theme ticket will receive a spider-man bobblehead for Marvel Super Hero Day.Saturday, Aug. 8 vs. Colorado Rockies: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals polo.Sunday, Aug. 9 vs. Colorado Rockies: 10,000 children age 12 and younger will receive a Build-A-Bear Fredbird plush.Saturday, Aug. 29 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals purse.Sunday, Aug. 30 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: 10,000 children age 12 and younger will receive a Cardinals Growth Chart.Friday, Sept. 11 vs. Chicago White Sox: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a 2006 World Series shirt.Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. Chicago White Sox: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a baseball card bobblehead.Sunday, Sept. 13 vs. Chicago White Sox: Those who purchase a special theme ticket will receive a Los Cardenales pullover jersey.Tuesday, Sept. 15 vs. San Francisco Giants: Those who purchase a special theme ticket will receive a Cardinals and Hello Kitty sherpa bucket hat.Friday, Sept. 18 vs. Washington Nationals: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals hockey jersey. Those with a special theme ticket will receive a Cardinals- and Blues-themed fleece pullover.Saturday, Sept. 19 vs. Washington Nationals: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals jersey hoodie.Sunday, Sept. 20 vs. Washington Nationals: 15,000 attendees age 13 and older will receive a Cardinals vest.
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Meredith Howard is a service journalist with the Belleville News-Democrat. She is a Baylor University graduate and has previously freelanced with the Illinois Times and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
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