Summary
The St. Louis Cardinals will start the 2026 season at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. JJ Wetherholt, a top prospect, is in the Cardinals' Opening Day lineup, while the Rays return to their main stadium after last season. Both teams have made several roster changes to prepare for the new season.
Key Facts
- The Cardinals will play their first game of the 2026 season at Busch Stadium against the Rays on March 26.
- JJ Wetherholt, a notable young player, is part of the Cardinals' Opening Day roster.
- The Cardinals have traded veteran players to focus on building for the future, acquiring several young pitchers.
- The Rays have returned to their regular stadium after using a minor-league facility last year.
- Tampa Bay has brought in new players, including pitchers Steven Matz and Nick Martinez, after two seasons with more losses than wins.
- Starting pitchers for the game include Matthew Liberatore for the Cardinals and Drew Rasmussen for the Rays.
- People can watch the game via MLB.TV or stream it on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
- Both teams have made significant changes to their rosters to improve from last season.
