The 2026 Cardinals Caravan will come through Springfield, MO on Friday, January 16 at Hammons Field. This year's guests visiting Springfield include 2025 Texas League MVP JJ Wetherholt, 2025 Texas League Champion Leonardo Bernal and current Cardinals OF Victor Scott II, RHP Kyle Leahy and UTIL José Fermín. Alumni Kerry Robinson and emcees Mike Claiborne and Ricky Horton will join the festivities. For the first time, this event is FREE to the public. Don’t miss your chance to see the past, present and future of Cardinals Baseball at Hammons Field!
Upcoming Events at Hammons Field
Cardinals Caravan | January 16, 2026 - 12:00 PM
Presented by Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance
Cards vs. Cards | March 23, 2026 - 6:05 PM
Presented by Mercy
The Springfield Cardinals are thrilled to announce that the 11-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals will play an Exhibition Game against their Double-A Affiliate at Hammons Field on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM.
Dubbed “Cards vs. Cards, presented by Mercy”, this game figures to feature 2025 Gold Glove winner Masyn Winn, National League All-Star Brendan Donovan and Gold Glove finalist Victor Scott II, all of whom made significant impacts during their time with the Springfield Cardinals.
This will be the fifth time in Springfield history that St. Louis visits Hammons Field (2005 – two games, 2008 – two games, 2012 and 2017), marking the end of the longest hiatus since the first time the two teams clashed.
Host your event at Hammons Field
Award-winning Hammons Field provides Southwest Missouri and the Ozarks with a memorable setting for professional & collegiate baseball and a variety of special events in the heart of downtown Springfield, playing host to the Springfield Cardinals (Double-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) and the Missouri State Bears (NCAA Division 1) since 2005.
Offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor venue spaces with convenient parking, you can trust that Hammons Field is the perfect place to host your next event – no matter how big or small!
If you would like to host a Special Event at Hammons Field, please click the info request button for more details via info. To place a deposit on a special event or view our catering menu, click the corresponding button.
Rentable Spaces at Hammons Field
Opened in 2025, the Executive Level at Hammons Field is our most premium rental area. With four adjacent top-of-the-line suites which have the absolute best view of the field, the Executive Level can be scaled up or down for personal or professional get-togethers like company meetings, Christmas parties, birthday parties and more!
Included Amenities:
- Ballpark videoboard
- Ballpark sound system, indoor speakers and microphones
- Suite televisions
- Tables and chairs
- One men's restroom, one women's restroom and two single occupancy all-gender restrooms
Floor Space:
- 2,400 ft² (per suite, four available)
Ideal Group Size:
- 20-150 people (total utilizing all four suites)
The Training Facility at Hammons Field is our largest indoor event space. Perfect for awards ceremonies, company retreats, memorabilia shows, luncheons and baseball/softball practices, the Training Facility offers a large and maluable temperature controlled space that can be adjusted to fit any event needs.
Included Amenities:
- Indoor speaker system and microphones
- Projector and small screen (add on - ask about a larger screen if needed)
- Large temperature controlled space with high ceilings
- Tables and chairs
- Stage
- Men's and women's restroom in separate building
Floor Space:
- 15,625 ft²
Ideal Group Size:
- Up to 600 people
The Plaza at Hammons Field is an open air event space perfect for community gathering events like 5Ks/Fun Runs/Walks, art fairs and memorabilia showcases. With a unique view of the main Hammons Field entrance, the Plaza is a great place to start, end or host your event.
Included Amenities:
- Ballpark videoboard
- Ballpark sound system, portable speakers and microphones
- Tables and chairs
- Stage
- Men's and women's concourse restrooms
Floor Space:
- 22,500 ft²
Ideal Group Size:
- Up to 1,000 people
The Entire Stadium is rentable for large scale events. An entire stadium rental would include all areas showcased on this webpage and would be intended for groups with anticipated attendees in the hundreds or thousands. With an occupancy of roughly 10,500 (7,986 stadium seats), the Entire Stadium is perfect for large community events like concerts, graduations, benefits or a variety of fairs. Previous large-scale events include Dinner on the Diamond, Celebrate Springfield and September 11 Stair Climb for Charity.
Included Amenities:
- Ballpark videoboard
- Ballpark sound system, portable speakers and microphones
- All restrooms
- Field access
- Training facility access (large temperature controlled event space)
- Executive Level access (four adjacent premium suites)
- Tables and chairs
- Stage
- Two large clubhouses (locker rooms)
Ideal Group Size:
- Hundreds to thousands
The SpringNet Champions Club at Hammons Field is located on the second level with a fantastic view of the field from the first base line. Perfectly suited for company meetings, Christmas and birthday parties, graduation parties and rehearsal dinners, the SpringNet Champions Club offers an upscale indoor and outdoor rental space unlike any other in the area.
Included Amenities:
- Ballpark videoboard
- Ballpark sound system, portable speakers and microphones
- Private bar with kegerator system and multiple mini fridges
- Club televisions
- Tables and chairs
- Men's and women's suite level restrooms
Floor Space:
- 900 ft²
Ideal Group Size:
- 20-65 people
Our Hammons Field Clubhouses are a one-of-a-kind event space that delight baseball lovers and casual fans alike. With both home and road clubhouses, each offer a temperature controlled indoor space good for smaller scale events like company meetings or birthday parties. No where else in Southwest Missouri can an event take place in such a unique space.
Included Amenities:
- Portable speakers and microphones
- Clubhouse televisions
- Kitchenette with fridge, microwave and sink
- Projector and small screen (add on)
- Small office space (visitors' clubhouse only)
- Clubhouse all-gender restrooms and showers
Floor Space:
- Home Clubhouse: 1,300 ft²
- Visitors' Clubhouse: 1,100 ft²
Ideal Group Size:
- Home Clubhouse: 20-70 people
- Visitors' Clubhouse: 20-50 people
Our Baseball Field at Hammons Field has won multiple awards not only for the region but has received nationwide recognition, including the 2024 SFMA Professional Baseball Field of the Year. Rentable for more basic baseball events like high school/youth/club games, home run derbies and slow pitch games, but can also be used for more unique events like cornhole, dodgeball and wiffleball games/tournaments. The field is the perfect place to finish a 5K or Fun Run.
Included Amenities:
- Ballpark videoboard
- Ballpark sound system, portable speakers and microphones
- Dugout access (with included single-occupancy restroom)
- Bullpen access (right and left field)
- Men's and women's concourse level restrooms
Testimonials
"Every successful event is a collaboration. Springfield Cardinals and Aaron Sachs & Associates pride ourselves on our partnership in producing a memorable event each year. We're happy to have hosted, Dinner on the Diamond for 6 years now. I am grateful for the professionalism, positive approach, and competency every staff member, no matter what their assigned job. Springfield Cardinals were very responsive throughout the entire planning process, they were very accommodating to all our needs. Notably in events you have changes at every turn, when they received very short notice on headcount changes, they were very helpful, they immediately revisited the seating chart, and really understood our desire to have a full house for Dinner on the Diamond benefiting the Shelly Sachs Foundation. They work with our timeline and obliging our ideas to add Louie with a game we now call "Ball Cap or Tail Feathers". Adding Louie to the event was huge this year and brought smiles to all our guests."
– Laura Dannegger, Event Director, Aaron Sachs & Associates