"Battle of the Birds” Returns: St. Louis Cardinals to Play Memphis Redbirds

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (November 4, 2024) – The St. Louis Cardinals are set to return to AutoZone Park in Downtown Memphis for an exhibition game against their Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 6:15 pm CT.

This year’s “Battle of the Birds” will be the 11th meeting between the two teams at the downtown Memphis stadium, with the Cardinals leading the series 7-2-1. The special matchup will be even more memorable this year as AutoZone Park will showcase new improvements including upgraded LED lights and extended safety netting, elevating both the player experience and fan enjoyment.

“This year marks the 25th anniversary since the first ‘Battle of the Birds’ and what better way to honor the milestone than by playing this year’s game at an upgraded AutoZone Park,” said Redbirds President and General Manager, Craig Unger. “The community always looks forward to this game, so we’re excited to be able to bring it back again.”

“We’re thrilled to return to AutoZone Park and celebrate the strong bond between the Cardinals and Redbirds,” said Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak. “The Memphis organization and fans have shown incredible support over the years, and we’re ready for another day of baseball and community.”

Current and future season ticket members will have the Battle of the Birds included in their season membership package. Additional ticket details will be released at a later date. For more information on the Battle of the Birds or to place a deposit on 2025 Season Tickets please visit www.memphisredbirds.com.

"Battle of the Birds" All-Time Series
April 1, 2000: Memphis 10, St. Louis 6
March 29, 2002: St. Louis 3, Memphis 3
April 2, 2004: Memphis 7, St. Louis 3
April 3, 2004: St. Louis 5, Memphis 1
March 30, 2007: St. Louis 6, Memphis 2
April 3, 2009: St. Louis 13, Memphis 1
April 4, 2009: St. Louis 7, Memphis 3
April 3, 2015: St. Louis 8, Memphis 1
March 30, 2017: St. Louis 9, Memphis 3

March 25, 2019: St. Louis 6, Memphis 3

About the Memphis Redbirds

The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998, the Redbirds have claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Redbirds play their home games at AutoZone Park, one of the premier ballparks in the nation. Alongside their parent company, Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Redbirds are committed to providing an exceptional baseball experience for fans of all ages, featuring top Cardinals prospects, exciting promotions, and a family-friendly atmosphere. With a tradition of excellence both on and off the field, the Memphis Redbirds actively contribute to the community by hosting a wide variety of events at AutoZone Park and participating in numerous charitable initiatives. For more information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com.

About the St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball. Since joining the National League in 1892, the Cardinals have won more than 10,000 games and finished in first place 28 times, winning 3 National League Eastern Division Titles, 13 National League Central Division Titles, 19 National League Pennants and 11 World Series Championships. There are 54 former players, managers and executives with ties to the Cardinals organization enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

Contact

Memphis Redbirds Communications Team, (901) 721-6000 or [email protected]