Busch Memorial Stadium

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Busch Memorial Stadium was the home field of the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis, Missouri. It opened in 1966 and held 54,692 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2005).

Football Cardinals' home until their 1988 move to Arizona; the Rams also played their first four 1995 home games here while the Trans World Dome was finished. Demolished in late 2005; part of the footprint is under the current Busch Stadium. Rams played their first four 1995 home games here while the Trans World Dome was completed; demolished in 2005. Also the Cardinals' former permanent home (see defunct list).

Stadium facts

Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Status
Demolished
Opened
1966
Closed
2005
Capacity
54,692
Teams
St. Louis Cardinals (1966–1987)
St. Louis Rams (1995 (4 games, temporary))
St. Louis Rams (1995 (4 games))
Other names
Civic Center Busch Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Busch Memorial Stadium10

  1. 1FormerThe Dome at America's Center — St. Louis Rams (St. Louis, Missouri)same city
  2. 2FormerSportsman's Park — St. Louis Cardinals (St. Louis, Missouri)same city
  3. 3FCSHarlen C. Hunter Stadium — Lindenwood Lions (St. Charles, Missouri)21 mi
  4. 4FormerMcAndrew Stadium — Southern Illinois Salukis (Carbondale, Illinois)82 mi
  5. 5FCSSaluki Stadium — Southern Illinois Salukis (Carbondale, Illinois)84 mi
  6. 6FCSHouck Stadium — Southeast Missouri Redhawks (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)97 mi
  7. 7FormerStaley Field — Decatur Staleys (Decatur, Illinois)108 mi
  8. 8FBSFaurot Field at Memorial Stadium — Missouri Tigers (Columbia, Missouri)116 mi
  9. 9FormerRollins Field — Missouri Tigers (Columbia, Missouri)117 mi
  10. 10FCSO'Brien Field — Eastern Illinois Panthers (Charleston, Illinois)124 mi

Questions about Busch Memorial Stadium

Who played at Busch Memorial Stadium?

Busch Memorial Stadium was home to the St. Louis Cardinals (1966–1987); the St. Louis Rams (1995 (4 games, temporary)); the St. Louis Rams (1995 (4 games)).

When did Busch Memorial Stadium open?

Busch Memorial Stadium opened in 1966.

Is Busch Memorial Stadium still standing?

No. Busch Memorial Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Busch Memorial Stadium hold?

Busch Memorial Stadium held about 54,692 fans.

What football stadiums are near Busch Memorial Stadium today?

Harlen C. Hunter Stadium (Lindenwood Lions) is about 21 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.