Posted on Feb 26, 2026 / Travel

For most Cardinals games and events, Busch Stadium uses mobile-only ticketing, so you won’t be handing over paper tickets at the gate — just scan your barcode from the MLB Ballpark app. Digital tickets make entry faster and cut down on fake or lost tickets, but make sure your phone battery is charged before you get there. If you bought tickets through another platform, you can usually transfer or link them in the app ahead of time. Gates typically open about 90 minutes before first pitch for baseball games, giving you time to find your seats and grab food without rushing. The box office is also open for questions or walk-up purchases on game days, usually from the morning until after the game starts. Once your ticket is scanned and you’re inside, there’s no exit and re-entry allowed, so think about food or bathroom trips before you go in. The guest services folks near gates can help if you have any ticket issues on arrival.
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