A beloved annual tradition will return for St. Louis Cardinals fans in Champaign-Urbana on Friday, Jan. 16, when the Cardinals Caravan comes to town, offering fans the chance to meet players, broadcasters, and legends.
Thee 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Caravan will stop at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Champaign that day. The event, which starts at noon, is free and open to the public.
Visiting six states in four days, the Caravan is a great way for fans outside of St. Louis to get up close and personal with their favorite team. Get the latest scoop on the upcoming season from current Cardinals players, alumni and broadcasters.
According to the Caravan website, fans 16 and older will receive two tickets to a 2026 Cardinals game. Kids 15 and under will receive one autograph from each current and former player.
The Caravan is also scheduled to make stops in Bloomington, Peoria and Springfield. (See full Central Illinois schedule below). There are different groups of Cardinals for each tour.
The Champaign event will feature current players Michael McGreevy, Thomas Saggese, Yohel Pozo and Andre Pallante. Brad Thompson and Bengie Molina are the alumni who will be in attendance.
Cardinals TV play-by-play broadcaster Chip Caray — grandson of legendary Cardinals, White Sox and Cubs announcer Harry Caray — will serve as emcee.
Emcee: Chip Caray
Current Players: Michael McGreevy, Thomas Saggese, Yohel Pozo and Andre Pallante.
Alumni: Brad Thompson and Bengie Molina
| Date | City | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan. 16 | Champaign | Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center | 12 PM |
| Fri, Jan. 16 | Peoria | Embassy Suites Hotel | 6 PM |
| Sat, Jan. 17 | Springfield | UI-S Athletic Center* | 1:15 PM |
| Sat, Jan. 17 | Bloomington | Doubletree Hotel | 5 PM |
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