How it Works

How it Works
  • The Calgary Stampede Rodeo is now a Tournament.
  • 20 of the world's highest - rated competitors have qualified to compete in each of the six major events - saddlebronc, bareback, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing.
  • Pool A competes July 4 - 7 and Pool B competes July 8 - 11. Every day is a new rodeo with $15,000 in prize money in each event.
  • The top 4 money winners from each of the two pools qualify for the finals on Showdown Sunday.
  • The remaining contestants from the pools have a second chance on Wild Card Saturday. The top 2 competitors from Wild Card Saturday will also qualify for Showdown Sunday.
  • On Showdown Sunday, the 10 semi-finalists compete 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 super stock - the Calgary Stampede Richer Rougher Rodeo.