Calgary Stampede Rodeo Tickets

Experience the 'Richest Ride in Rodeo!'

The best cowboys and cowgirls saddle up for ground-shaking Rodeo action every afternoon down at Stampede Park. Take in the thrills and untamed fury of the wild west.

It's straight-up rodeo, an exciting format, top dollars, elite athletes and superstar stock.

Six major events - Bareback, Bull Riding, Ladies Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling and Tie-Down Roping are the backbone of the Stampede Rodeo. Add in Novice Bareback, Novice Saddle Bronc, Junior Steer Riding and Wild Pony Racing for the youngsters and Rodeo - full blast.

Ditch your city slicker look and grab your western duds!

What seats are right for you?
~ Platinum - Outdoor Main Level Seats
~ Gold - Outdoor Balcony Seats
~ Silver - Outdoor Main Level Seats
~ Bronze - Outdoor Balcony Seats
~ Clubhouse - Clubhouse Restaurant Tables

Bareback
This is the most physically demanding rodeo event. Using one arm, the cowboy holds onto the rawhide handhold of a riggin (a leather pad cinched around the horse's girth). The handhold is snug-fitting and is customized to the individual's grip. The stress on the rider's arm is intense as the riding arm absorbs most of the horse's power.

A bareback rider will be disqualified for touching the animal or equipment with his free hand, or bucking off before the end of the eight-second ride.

The bareback rider tries to reach as far forward as he can with his feet, then rolls his spurs back up toward the riggin. At the same time, he must keep from being pulled away from the handhold. The higher and wilder the rider spurs, the higher the marks.

Bull Riding
Definitely the most dangerous event in rodeo, bull riding requires a positive attitude as a cowboy engages in a test of nerves against the bull.

A rope with a handhold braided in it is wrapped around the bull with a weighted cowbell hanging underneath, allowing the rope to fall free when the ride is complete. The rope is pulled snuggly around the bull's girth, and is kept tight only by the strength of the cowboy's grip.

During the ride, the cowboy tries to stay close up on the rope's handhold to prevent his arm from straightening and his hand from breaking loose. A bull rider is disqualified for touching the bull with his free hand or bucking off before the end of the eight-second ride. A rider is not required to move his feet because staying on these loose-hided animals is difficult enough. However, if a bull rider does spur, he will be marked higher.

Barrel Racing
Barrel racing is the only women's event at the Calgary Stampede. As with tie-down roping, barrel racing requires close cooperation and teamwork between horse and rider.

In the barrel racing competition, contestants circle three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern. Time is marked with the use of an electronic eye timer. A rider may touch or even move a barrel. However, if she knocks over the barrel, a five-second penalty will be added to her total time.

Wild Pony Racing
Hold on to your hats - this fun event will get you caught up in the excitement.

Teams of three youngsters ages 8 to 12 try to tame a wild pony long enough to get a rider aboard for a two jump ride. The team with the fastest time wins.

These gritty competitors don't give up easily - so get your cheering voice ready

And many many others....

Tickets do not include hotel pickup. Rates are per person, in US Dollars, and include taxes and fees. Rodeo tickets include general admission to Stampede Park. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-307-6197.