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Cardinals Acknowledge MLB-Worst Attendance Drop as Bloom Takes Over

Ownership says fan feedback on value will trigger a broad review of prices, concessions, parking, safety and the game-day experience.

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Overview

  • St. Louis drew 2,250,007 fans in 2025, averaging 27,778 per game, the club’s lowest non-pandemic level in decades and 19th in MLB.
  • Attendance fell by 628,108 from 2024, the largest year-over-year decline in the league, and is down nearly one million since 2023.
  • Bill DeWitt III said the “message has been received” as the team introduced Chaim Bloom as president of baseball operations.
  • The club is evaluating ticket and concession pricing with Delaware North, parking options, day-specific in-park experiences, and security upgrades tied to the new entertainment district.
  • Bill DeWitt Jr. said 2026 payroll plans have not been set as Bloom prioritizes long-term building, and outside analyses suggest possible offseason trades that could keep turnout subdued in the short term.