How do you get rodeo’s roughest champions and the ranch’s toughest stock together? Only by invitation. That’s the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. The world’s best rodeo athletes. Our famously tough stock. Head-to-head for ten days leading into Wildcard Saturday and Showdown Sunday – the biggest one-day prize in pro rodeo.
Six major events – Bareback, Bull Riding, 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 you've got the best rodeo in the world.
Tournament-style Rodeo
In 2006, The Calgary Stampede Rodeo roped new ground by introducing the new tournament-style rodeo and this year it’s back and even richer. First, the contestants are divided into two pools. It’s a new rodeo every day as these talented contestants compete for $60,000 in prize money - $10,000 in each event. The top four money winners in each pool advance to Showdown Sunday. The remaining six competitors in both pools will compete on Wild Card Saturday, with the top two in each event advancing to Showdown Sunday. It's a one shot go for broke performance.
Rodeo's Richest Afternoon
With over $1,000,000 to be given away, Showdown Sunday is truly "Rodeo's Richest Afternoon". This progressive final sees all 10 qualifiers compete once, with the four highest scores or fastest times to advance to the Showdown round. These top-four contestants will let it all hang out for the top prize of $100,000 and the Calgary Stampede Championship. It's straight-up rodeo, an exciting format, top dollars, elite athletes and superstar stock.
