St. Louis Cardinals to Play in Springfield
Springfield, MO - The Springfield Cardinals are excited to announce that the St. Louis Cardinals will play an exhibition game against their Double-A Affiliate at Hammons Field prior to the beginning of the 2011 regular season.
"Having a chance to play host to the St. Louis Cardinals here in Springfield is such an honor," said Springfield Cardinals Vice President/General Manager, Matt Gifford. "Not only is it a special treat for our fans to see the likes of Albert Pujols, Matt Holliday, Adam Wainwright and all the great Cardinals players up close, but it'll also be a heartfelt homecoming for the guys like Jaime Garcia, Colby Rasmus, Jon Jay and the others to come back and see the fans that have supported them on their journey to the big leagues."
"We're very excited to play down here," said St. Louis Cardinals Vice President/General Manager, John Mozeliak. "Our affiliation with Springfield, with the town and community is important and we want to continue to build that relationship. We've always had great fan support here and it is a tremendous opportunity to the fans in Springfield to see our major league players."
The Cardinals/Cardinals game will take place Tuesday, March 29th at 7:07pm. Different from years past, St. Louis will only be playing one game against Springfield, so the ticket demand to this game will unprecedented. The best way to guarantee a ticket to the exhibition game is to become a season ticket holder, so we encourage fans to act quickly while tickets are still available.
STADIUM SEATING SIMPLIFIED; PRICE REDUCTION IN KEY AREAS
The Springfield Cardinals have simplified their seating arrangement for fan convenience. Based on past experiences and fan feedback, the Cardinals have reconfigured some seating categories including a significant price reduction in some key areas around Hammons Field.
The Diamond Boxes have been expanded to include all of Sections G, H, I, Sections F, J rows 1-5 and Sections D, E, K, L rows 4-5 with a significant decrease in price. The Dugout Boxes have been shifted to include Sections D, E, F, J, K, L rows 6-25. The Field Boxes, formerly known as the Outfield Boxes, have also been enlarged to include the first three rows of sections A through C and sections M and N with another decrease in price for the first three rows.
For example, the highest ticket price in the lower seating bowl in 2010 was $20. In 2011, the highest ticket price will only be $15. To provide Springfield Cardinals fans the best value for their loyalty, 88% of all seats have stayed the same or have gone down in price.
"The Cardinals owe it to our fans to have the most affordable, family friendly facility in Springfield," said Gifford. "We're lucky to have the best fans and hope they continue to "Escape to Cardinals Baseball" again in 2011."
Below is the price break down of the new season ticket seat pricing:
Diamond Boxes ($15 Day of Game, $14 Advance, $13.50 Season)
All of Sections G, H, I, Sections F, J rows 1-5 and Sections D, E, K, L rows 4-5.
Dugout Boxes ($12 Day of Game, $11 Advance, $10.50 Season)
Sections D, E, F, J, K, L rows 6-25.
Field Boxes ($9 Day of Game, $8 Advance, $7.50 Season)
Sections A, B, C, M, N rows 1-25.
Season Tickets for the upcoming 2011 season are now on sale, so call (417) 863-0395 for more information. Be sure and check out the 2011 schedule and stay up to date with all the off-season announcements by visiting springfieldcardinals.com. We hope to see you at Hammons Field very soon!
CARDINALS INTRODUCE PROMO CLUB
Yet another new feature for the Cardinals 7th season in Springfield, fans will now have the ability to join the exclusive Cardinals Promo Club. By signing up, season ticket holders will be guaranteed to receive every promotional item on the 2011 schedule for just a small fee of $75. The days of asking friends or employees to pick up your item or waiting in line, unless you want to, for those exclusive items are now over. You can now have your bobbleheads, caps and shirts guaranteed by enrolling in this club! This club is exclusively for Cardinals Season Ticket Holders as an additional benefit for their continued support.
For more information on this brand new Cardinals Promo Club, please call the Springfield Cardinals Front Office at (417) 863-0395 or visit them online at www.springfieldcardinals.com.
CHAMPIONS CLUB
The "all inclusive" Champions Club is equipped with Two 60" Flat Screen TVs and Four 32" Flat Screen TVs. While there are some similarities with the Names and Numbers Redbird Roost, the Champions Club provides all you can eat ballpark hotdogs, bratwurst and popcorn, but also includes a loaded nacho bar, a full salad bar, specialty pasta dishes each night and fresh baked cookies every single night! Also, unlimited Coca-Cola drink products are available and four adult drinks of your choice (Budweiser products, wine and mixed drinks) are included with the price of the ticket.
The Champions Club is located on the suite level down on the first base line with one of the best views of the ballpark. Fans will have access to outdoor seating as well as spacious, air-conditioned indoor seating during those warm summer days.
"After years of planning, we were finally able to make this dream a reality," said Vice President and General Manager Matt Gifford. "Fans that enjoy the Redbird Roost will really love the amenities and luxury of the Champions Club."
A ticket to this exclusive Champions Club can be purchased the day of the game for $47. Fans that purchase tickets in advance will save two dollars as the advanced ticket price is $45. If you become a Season Ticket Holder in the Champions Club, you save $4 off the day of game price and pay just $43 per ticket. You can also book a group to enjoy this brand new amenity.
To take advantage of this new gem at Hammons Field, please stop by the Cardinals Ticket Office, visit the new look website www.springfieldcardinals.com, or call (417) 863-0395.
Escape to Cardinals Baseball!