You can almost smell the sunscreen and the fresh-cut grass of Palm Beach County from here. For a St. Louis fan, there is nothing quite like the pilgrimage to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. It’s small. It’s loud. It’s humid. But mostly, it’s the only place where you can stand five feet away from a Gold Glover while holding a $12 hot dog.
Getting your hands on Cardinals spring training tickets isn’t exactly like trying to get into the World Series, but if you wait until you land at PBI, you're basically asking to sit in the sun for three hours. This year is particularly weird. With the World Baseball Classic (WBC) overlapping the tail end of the schedule, the roster you see in late February might look vastly different by mid-March.
The Logistics of the 2026 Season
Single-game tickets for the 2026 season officially went on sale Saturday, January 10th. If you missed that initial window, don't panic. You've still got options, but the "good" seats—the ones that actually have shade—disappear faster than a hanging curveball.
The Cardinals have a 15-game home slate in Jupiter this year. That’s not counting the three games where they play the Miami Marlins as the "away" team, despite sitting in the exact same stadium. It’s a bit of a quirk of Roger Dean. They share the complex. One day you're the home team, the next day you're sitting in the first-base dugout.
The schedule kicks off Saturday, February 21st. It wraps up Sunday, March 22nd. If you are planning a trip, keep March 4th circled. The Cardinals are playing an exhibition against Nicaragua. It’s a warmup for the WBC, and honestly, those international exhibition games usually have a way better energy than a random Tuesday against the Marlins.
Where You Should (and Shouldn’t) Sit
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium isn't Busch Stadium. It’s intimate. There are only about 7,000 seats.
- The Shade Factor: This is the most important thing nobody tells you. The Florida sun is brutal. If you want to avoid a localized heatstroke, aim for the Loge Box seats or anything behind home plate in the upper rows. The third-base side gets the sun first.
- The Budget Play: The Grass Berm and Value Box seats are great if you have kids who can't sit still.
- The New Toy: This year, they’re touting the Jupiter Medical Center Champions Club. It’s pricey. But it’s air-conditioned. If you’re traveling with someone who "likes baseball but hates sweating," this is your only move.
- The Autograph Hunter: Stay low on the first and third-base lines. The walls are short. You can practically reach out and touch the relief pitchers in the bullpen.
The Money Talk: Prices and Hidden Costs
Pricing is tiered. A random weekday game against the Nationals is going to be cheaper than a Saturday afternoon against the Mets or the Orioles.
Expect to pay anywhere from $25 for a bleacher seat to over $100 for premium spots. But the ticket isn't your only cost. Parking at the stadium has become a whole thing. There’s a covered garage at Abacoa that usually runs about $15. There are open-air lots for $12.
Pro tip: If you don't mind a five-minute walk, the Downtown Abacoa Parking Garage behind the Taco Shack has historically offered some free spots, but they fill up by 11:30 AM for a 1:05 PM first pitch.
Beyond the Tickets: The Jupiter Experience
You’re not just going for the baseball. You're going for the vibe.
Jupiter is expensive. There’s no way around it. If you’re looking for a place to crash, the Courtyard Palm Beach Jupiter is literally across the street. You can walk to the game. However, it books up months in advance. Many fans stay a few miles south in Palm Beach Gardens at places like the Homewood Suites or the PGA National Resort.
When you aren't at the park, you’re probably at Guanabanas or the Square Grouper. These are the "staples." They are touristy, sure, but they’re popular for a reason. Just don't expect a quiet meal.
Realities of the 2026 Schedule
Because of the World Baseball Classic, the "stars" might vanish mid-March. If you want to see the full roster, go early. Between February 21st and March 5th is your sweet spot.
2026 Home Opponents in Jupiter:
- New York Mets (The biggest draw, usually)
- Houston Astros
- Washington Nationals
- Miami Marlins (The "Bridge Series")
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Baltimore Orioles
Actionable Steps for Your Trip
Stop overthinking it and just pull the trigger.
First, check the official Cardinals spring training site for "Mini Plans." If you’re going to be there for four or five days, a 6-game pack is almost always cheaper than buying individual tickets on the secondary market.
Second, download the MLB Ballpark app. Roger Dean is largely digital now. Don't be the person at the gate fumbling with a printed PDF that won't scan.
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Finally, if the game you want is "sold out," check the Standing Room Only (SRO) tickets. In Jupiter, SRO is actually decent. There are yellow lines painted on the concourse. If you stand behind them, you have a clear view of the field and you aren't blocking anyone. It’s the cheapest way into the park and honestly, you'll probably end up wandering around the concourse anyway.
Check the weather, pack a hat, and get your tickets before the February rush hits.
Quick Reference for Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
- Address: 4751 Main Street, Jupiter, FL 33458
- Ticket Office Phone: 561-630-1828
- Gate Times: Usually 90 minutes before first pitch
- Bag Policy: Strict. Think "small clutch" or "clear bag." They will turn you away for a standard backpack.