Updates Sept. 24-
The Memphis Redbirds beat the Rochester Red Wings 15-4 in Game 2 of the International League Championship last night (Wednesday) forcing a decisive Game 3 on Thursday.
The Springfield Cardinals lost 6-4 to the Amarillo Sod Poodles in Game 3 of the Texas League Championship on Wednesday night, concluding their season and the 21-year history of the Springfield Cardinals franchise before a planned rebrand
LHP Liam Doyle and C Rainiel Rodriguez ended the season as the Cardinals Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Month, respectively,
LHP Liam Doyle and C Rainiel Rodriguez ended the season as the Cardinals Minor League Pitcher and Player of the Month, respectively,
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A best-of-three series against the Rochester Red Wings kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 22 at AutoZone Park with a first pitch from 2011 World Series Champion Jason Motte, and the Springfield Cardinals have Monday off as they travel
For information on both teams, scroll down.
Memphis: AAA
The Memphis Redbirds have announced game times, pregame festivities, giveaways and ticket specials for the 2026 International League Championship Series, as the Redbirds host the Rochester Red Wings in a best-of-three series at AutoZone Park beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Memphis, the 2026 International League First-Half Champion, will face Rochester, the league’s Second-Half Champion, with the series winner advancing to the Triple-A National Championship Game in Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 26.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SCHEDULE
All games will be played at AutoZone Park with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. and gates opening at 5:45 p.m.
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Game 1 – Tuesday, Sept. 22: 6:45 p.m.
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Game 2 – Wednesday, Sept. 23: 6:45 p.m.
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Game 3 – Thursday, Sept. 24: 6:45 p.m. (if necessary)
The winner of the International League Championship Series will advance to face the Pacific Coast League champion in the Triple-A National Championship Game on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
TUESDAY’S CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES OPENER
Headlining Tuesday’s series opener is 2011 World Series champion Jason Motte, who will be throwing the game’s ceremonial first pitch at 6:38 p.m. A former Memphis Redbird and longtime member of the Cardinals organization, Motte played a pivotal role in one of the most memorable championship runs in St. Louis history. He now returns to AutoZone Park to help officially launch the Redbirds’ postseason run this Tuesday.
Plus, fans attending Tuesday’s series opener should look to be in their seats by 6:25 p.m. for all pre-game ceremonies ahead of first pitch.
POSTSEASON RALLY GEAR GIVEAWAY
The first 700 fans through the gates on Tuesday, Sept. 22 and Wednesday, Sept. 23, will receive a FREE International League Championship Series Shirt, presented by Orion Financial, while supplies last.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES TICKET SPECIALS*
Fans can take advantage of several special ticket offers throughout the International League Championship Series:
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$5* Field Box Ticket (Flash Sale): Starting Monday, Sept. 21, all field box tickets are just $5.
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$9.01* Lower Bowl Tickets: All lower-bowl seats are just $9.01, excluding Owner’s Seats.
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$10 Ticket* + Guaranteed Giveaway: Fans can purchase a $10 ticket and select one guaranteed giveaway item from the following options:
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2025 Grizzlies Jersey
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Red Short-Sleeved Dri-Fit
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2025 Memphis Blues Button Up Shirt
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2025 Dark Gray Dri-Fit Hoodie
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2026 Soccer Jersey
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AutoZone Park 25th Anniversary Beer Stein
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$20 Playoff Bundle* – Buy Games 1 & 2, Get Game 3 FREE: For just $20, fans can purchase tickets to Games 1 and 2 and receive a free Game 3 ticket if the third game is necessary, along with three guaranteed Redbirds’ giveaways:
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Yadier Molina Bobblehead
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Redbirds Beach Towel
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Green Silky O’Sullivan’s x Memphis Redbirds Baseball Hat
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* Please note that all ticket specials include additional taxes applicable at checkout.
Fans can secure their tickets and playoff packages now and be part of championship baseball at AutoZone Park as the Redbirds compete for an International League championship and a chance to advance to the Triple-A National Championship Game. For tickets and additional information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com/
Springfield- AA
After beating the Tulsa Drillers in the first two games of the playoffs, and the Amarillo Sod Poodles in the second round, the Springfield Cardinals are one win away from winning the Texas League Championship.
They swept the North Division by advancing past Tulsa highlighted by top prospect Liam Doyle’s 3 2/3 no-hit innings with eight strikeouts.
Sunday they moved on to the finals of the Texas League with a strong pitching performance by Tanner Franklin who went 6 2/3 innings in the game. Tai Peete went 5-for-5 with a three-run homer and four rbis in that win.
The team traveled back to Springfield to finish up the championship series which is a best of three games, with game two Tuesday, September 22, and game three (if necessary) Wednesday, September 23, at Route 66 Stadium, formerly Hammons Field in Springfield.
With a win n Tuesday or Wednesday’s game, Springfield will win back-to-back Texas League titles.
