Busch Stadium

Opened in 1881

Several venues share the name “Sportsman's Park”. See all of them.

Venue Information

Year Opened

1881

Teams

Team League Years
St. Louis Cardinals
Previously: Soldier Field (1959–1959)
Moved to: Busch Stadium (1966–1987)
NFL 1960 - 1965
St. Louis Gunners NFL 1934 - 1934
St. Louis All-Stars NFL 1923 - 1923
Baltimore Terrapins MLB 1914 - 1915
St. Louis Browns
Previously: Oriole Park IV (1901–1902)
Moved to: Memorial Stadium (1954–1991)
MLB 1902 - 1953
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals (1900–present)
St. Louis Perfectos (1899–1899)
St. Louis Browns (1883–1898)
St. Louis Browns (1882–1898)
St. Louis Brown Stockings (1875–1877)
Moved to: Cardinal Field (1893–1919)
MLB 1875 - 1966

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Busch Stadium built?

Busch Stadium opened in 1881.

Where did the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) play before Busch Stadium?

Before moving to Busch Stadium in 1960, the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) played at Soldier Field in 1959.

Where did the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) play after Busch Stadium?

After leaving Busch Stadium in 1965, the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) moved to Busch Stadium in 1966. They played there until 1987.

Where did the St. Louis Browns play before Busch Stadium?

Before moving to Busch Stadium in 1902, the St. Louis Browns played at Oriole Park IV from 1901 to 1902.

Where did the St. Louis Browns play after Busch Stadium?

After leaving Busch Stadium in 1953, the St. Louis Browns moved to Memorial Stadium in 1954. They played there until 1991.

Where did the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) play after Busch Stadium?

After leaving Busch Stadium in 1966, the St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) moved to Cardinal Field in 1893. They played there until 1919.

Historical Names

Busch Stadium

1953 - 1966

Current

Sportsman's Park

1875 - 1952

Location

Coordinates: 38.6580, -90.2200
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