The St. Louis Cardinals experienced a significant drop in attendance, recording the lowest non-COVID-19 turnout in the history of Busch Stadium III. The recent game against the Los Angeles Angels saw just 21,206 fans in attendance, a stark contrast from their Opening Day figure of 47,395. This decline over the past four games has raised concerns among fans and management alike, especially following a season where the Cardinals failed to attract over three million spectators for the first time in nearly two decades.

With a payroll cut from $179 million to $134 million for the current season and a focus on player development, frustrations are mounting amongst the fanbase. A 3-1 start to the 2025 season has done little to alleviate the discontent towards team president John Mozeliak and ownership, especially given the team's lack of playoff success over recent years. Fans worry that without substantial investment in the team, attendance will continue to suffer.