Attendance Concerns Hit Home for Cardinals

In a candid address on Wednesday, St. Louis Cardinals CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. responded to significant declines in fan attendance at Busch Stadium, acknowledging the club has received the "message" from its fans. The 2025 season saw a staggering decrease of over half a million attendees, with the Cardinals experiencing a drop of 628,108 fans—an MLB-high loss of 4,194 fewer fans per game.

DeWitt emphasized that the drop in attendance is a matter of concern, stating, "We've all seen it. The numbers are down, and it's something that we're not happy about." His remarks were delivered during an event introducing the new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom. "To the extent that that's a message, the message has been received," DeWitt added, affirming the club's awareness of the fan sentiment.

The decline is notable, especially in comparison to other teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and the Oakland Athletics, both of which have shifted to minor league parks this season. Alarmingly, this is the second consecutive year that the Cardinals have reported the largest year-over-year decline in attendance across Major League Baseball, raising questions about the future engagement of their fanbase.

As the organization prepares for the upcoming season, further updates and analyses regarding attendance strategies and fan engagement initiatives are expected to be released.