2026 Season · Schedule
Every rodeo, every week.
From Denver in January to Vegas in December. The whole American pro season, plus Calgary. The calendar that runs this business.
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Days to First Bell
April 2026
- Apr 23-26Pro
May 2026
- May 13-16Pro
- May 28-30Marquee
June 2026
- Jun 18-27
Reno Rodeo
The wildest, richest rodeo of the summer. Ten nights, a million in payout.
Major - Jun 24-27
West of the Pecos Rodeo
Oldest rodeo in the world. If they argue you, point at the brass plaque.
Pro - Jun 25, Jul 5Pro
July 2026
- Jul 1-4Pro
- Jul 1-4Pro
- Jul 1-5Pro
- Jul 2-5Circuit
- Jul 3-12
Calgary Stampede
Ten days, a million dollars, chuckwagon races, and the loudest grandstand in North America.
Major - Jul 8-12Pro
- Jul 16-19Major
- Jul 17-26
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Daddy of them all. Ten days of rodeo, concerts, and dirt on the bluff.
Major - Jul 20-25Pro
- Jul 22-25Pro
- Jul 29, Aug 2Pro
August 2026
- Aug 6-9Circuit
September 2026
- Sep 4-7
Ellensburg Rodeo
Labor Day weekend. Classic rodeo in the pines.
Major - Sep 9-12
Pendleton Round-Up
Grass arena, grand entry from the gates, and a rodeo that still runs like the old ones.
Major - Sep 9-13Pro
October 2026
- Oct 2-3Pro
- Oct 2-3
Cinch Playoffs, Governor's Cup
Last big money before the NFR. The top-15 cut gets locked in here.
Marquee
December 2026
- Dec 3-12
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Ten rounds. Fifteen contestants per event. The only thing left in December is the world title.
Major
Already run this season
- Apr 17-19 Red Bluff Round-Up Red Bluff, CA
- Apr 2-4 RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo Kissimmee, FL
- Mar 13-28 Rodeo Austin Austin, TX
- Mar 3-22 Rodeo Houston Houston, TX
- Feb 12-28 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo San Antonio, TX
- Jan 16, Feb 7 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Fort Worth, TX
- Jan 10-25 National Western Stock Show Rodeo Denver, CO