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How to Watch the Cleveland Guardians vs St. Louis Cardinals: Start Time, Channel, Streaming, & Odds

Craig Dudek

By Craig Dudek in MLB Baseball

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St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church hits a walk-off one run sacrifice fly against the Cleveland Guardians.
Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Nathan Church (27) hits a walk-off one run sacrifice fly against the Cleveland Guardians during the tenth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Guardians (10-8) are hitting the road to face the St. Louis Cardinals (9-8) in an early season non-conference showdown. Both clubs enter this matchup looking to build momentum and improve upon their winning records. The hometown Cardinals have already proven to be a highly resilient squad this year. They boast seven comeback victories and three thrilling walkoff wins to delight the fans in St. Louis.

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Meanwhile, the visiting Guardians have shown plenty of their own grit with five comeback wins on their resume. Fans can also expect an exciting duel on the mound. Cleveland’s Slade Cecconi is the probable starting pitcher slated to square off against St. Louis’s Dustin May. Keep reading to find everything you need to know about the matchup. We cover the scheduled start time, exact location, TV channels, and the best live streaming options.

When Is the Cleveland Guardians vs St. Louis Cardinals Matchup? What Time Does It Start?

Fans looking forward to this non-conference clash can mark their calendars for April 15, 2026. First pitch between the Guardians and the Cardinals is scheduled for 1:15 PM ET.

Where Is the Cleveland Guardians vs St. Louis Cardinals Game?

The St. Louis Cardinals will play host to the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO.

As the home team, the Cardinals have posted a 6-5 record at Busch Stadium this season. This gives them a 54.5% winning percentage in their own building. Their home games have been full of late game drama, highlighted by five comeback wins and three walkoff victories.

Meanwhile, the away team Guardians enter this matchup with a perfectly even 6-6 road record. They hold a 50.0% winning percentage when traveling away from Cleveland.

How Can I Watch the Cleveland Guardians vs St. Louis Cardinals?

Fans can tune in to watch this non-conference matchup on Cardinals.TV or CleGuardians.TV. Cardinals.TV will carry the St. Louis broadcast, while CleGuardians.TV will provide the Cleveland broadcast. Be sure to check your local listings to confirm availability in your area. Typically, these regional broadcasts will also include dedicated pre-game and post-game coverage.

How Can I Stream the Cleveland Guardians vs St. Louis Cardinals?

For streaming, fans can access the game through the Cardinals.TV and CleGuardians.TV platforms, whichs offer direct streaming options through their websites and apps. Additionally, live TV streaming services like FuboTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV will carry the broadcast. Fans can also explore options like ESPN+, MLB.TV, or their cable provider’s streaming app.

Fans should verify availability in their region due to potential local blackout restrictions.

Cleveland Guardians vs St. Louis Cardinals Odds

TeamMoneylineRunlineTotal (O/U)
Cleveland Guardians-110+1.5 (-210)Over 9 (+100)
St. Louis Cardinals-110-1.5 (+175)Under 9 (-120)

Odds from bet365 Sportsbook on April 15th.

With both teams hovering just above the .500 mark, this game figures to be highly competitive. The pitching matchup between Slade Cecconi and Dustin May will be a crucial factor in determining who gets the upper hand early.

Both squads have shown a remarkable ability to fight back from deficits this season. St. Louis has leaned on late inning magic at home, while Cleveland has proven incredibly tough on the road. Fans should expect a tight contest that might easily come down to the final innings at Busch Stadium.

Craig Dudek

Creative Manager and Writer at Sportradar. Craig has previously worked as a camera operator and video director in radio and television, as well as a content coordinator in the non-profit sector.

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