This weekend’s series, which begins Friday, marks the first meeting between the Cubs and Cardinals this season in one of baseball’s most historic rivalries. Chicago won the 2025 season series 8-5 and leads the all-time series 1,281-1,226-19.

The format of “Sunday Night Baseball,” where play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti is joined in the booth by analysts from both teams, has proved to be a success.

There are multiple ways to catch the Cardinals this season! Fans can stream games live on Cardinals.TV or watch via their cable or satellite provider, or enjoy select games via over-the-air TV.

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College Night at Busch Stadium returns for 2026 on Friday, April 10th. Take a break from the books and head to the ballpark with your friends. For just $20, get a ticket to the game and an exclusive Cardinals rugby shirt. Hang out in Budweiser Terrace with $5 hot dogs, drink specials, and Guti DJing on the Budweiser Stage.

Chicago Cubs (32-27, second in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (30-26, third in the NL Central) St. Louis; Sunday, 7:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jordan Wicks (0-1, 16.62 ERA, 2.31 WHIP,

How a series of moves enhanced a roster and changed trends. Two days after newcomer Nelson Velazquez rescued a win with his homer, newly added pitcher Hunter Dobbins ends one