Mets Take on Cardinals in Series Opener

Fans can stream the game for free as the two teams kick off a 3-game set in St. Louis

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:11pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals, with the players and stadium environment fragmented into sharp, overlapping planes of color.The Mets and Cardinals kick off an early-season series that could have major playoff implications later in the year.St. Louis Today

The New York Mets will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, March 30, 2026 in the first game of a three-game series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two National League contenders will give fans a glimpse of how these teams stack up as they vie for playoff positioning. The Mets and Cardinals are both expected to be in the hunt for their division titles this year.

The details

The game will be the first of three meetings between the Mets and Cardinals over the next three days. Both teams are looking to get off to a strong start to the 2026 season and establish themselves as top threats in the National League.

  • The game is scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

New York Mets

A professional baseball team based in New York City that competes in the National League East division of Major League Baseball.

St. Louis Cardinals

A professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri that competes in the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.

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What’s next

The Mets and Cardinals will play two more games in this series on Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between two of the National League's top teams will be an exciting start to the 2026 season and give fans a preview of what could be an epic playoff race down the stretch.