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Cardinal Caravan hits the road — Springfield stop included

Cardinal Caravan hits the road — Springfield stop included

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Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Cardinals are bringing the thrill of baseball straight to fans with an epic road trip across six states in just four days!

The annual Cardinals Caravan is back and bigger than ever, featuring appearances from top prospects, current players, beloved alumni, and team broadcasters.

What’s New This Year?

  • Free admission at most stops
  • A brand-new photo op station
  • Interactive fan experiences for all ages

Special Perks for Fans

  • Fans 16 and older will receive two tickets to a 2026 Cardinals game.
  • Kids 15 and younger can collect one autograph from each current and former player.

The full schedule of players, alumni, and broadcasters will be announced in early January, so stay tuned for details on when the Caravan will roll through your town.

January 16–19, 2026

Stops:

Champaign, IL
Jefferson City, MO
Peoria, IL
Springfield, MO
Springfield, IL
Bloomington, IL
Joplin, MO
Rolla, MO
Centralia, IL
Evansville, IN
Memphis, TN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Dyersburg, TN
Jonesboro, AR
Paducah, KY

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