Busch Stadium, Baseball stadium in St. Louis, United States
Busch Stadium is a baseball venue in St. Louis, Missouri, that holds more than 43,000 spectators and offers a view of the Gateway Arch from the upper deck. The seating bowl wraps around the field in multiple tiers, with open concourses that frame the downtown skyline.
The ballpark opened in 2006, replacing an older facility that stood on the same site. The city's baseball team has played here for nearly two decades, continuing a tradition that stretches back more than a century.
The name continues a St. Louis tradition: Sportsman's Park was renamed Busch Stadium in 1953 after August Busch Jr. dropped Budweiser Stadium because league rules barred naming a venue after alcohol; the brewery later launched Busch Beer. Anheuser-Busch holds the naming rights and owned the Cardinals from 1953 to 1996.
The ballpark sits downtown and is reachable by the MetroLink light rail at its own stop or on foot from the riverfront. On game days the facility opens several hours early, allowing visitors to walk through the public areas and explore the surrounding neighborhood.
The playing surface uses natural grass that stays playable even during heavy rain, thanks to a drainage system installed beneath the turf. On non-game days the ballpark offers tours that let visitors see areas not accessible during matches, including the dugout and press level.
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