Professional Rodeos at Stock Show
The National Western Stock Show offers one of the most elite rodeos in the world. From PBR Bull Riding and PRCA Pro Rodeos to our own Colorado vs the World Rodeo, to the celebrated Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza and MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo, our rodeo arena is jam packed with action for 16 full days!
Colorado vs. the World Rodeos
This exciting rodeo features Colorado rodeo champions vs rodeo champions of the World in three opening-day rodeos like none other.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 11, 2025 | 11 a.m., 3:30 & 8 p.m.
Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza
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Filled with cultural pageantry, the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza features Mexican-style bull riding, bareback riding, trick roping, Mariachi music, side saddle girls, and the Portuguese style Bull Fights all choreographed by Jerry Diaz, a fourth-generation champion charro.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 12, 2025 | 2 & 6 p.m.
PBR Bull Riding
The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour features top bull riders squaring off against the rankest bucking bulls in North America. Fans will witness exhilarating 8-second rides and wrecks throughout the action-packed event as the PBR’s courageous riders face off against their 2,000-pound, animal-athlete opponents.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 13-15, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Pro Rodeos
World champion bulls and broncs, cowboys and cowgirls roll into Denver for the first major pro rodeo competition of the season. From barrel racing to bronc riding - steer wrestling and mutton bustin', you do not want to miss a minute of the match-up between these two and four-legged athletes.
Whether you prefer thrills and spills or speed and agility, the NWSS Pro Rodeos are the event for you.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 16 -26, 2025 | Various times
Pink Pro Rodeo
Rodeo fans, contestants, and rodeo clowns come together in a wave of pink for the Pink Pro Rodeo. Grab a pink shirt, boots, or hat and join pro rodeo athletes and the Colorado community as we rally together to raise awareness for breast cancer. Enjoy a great rodeo for a great cause!
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 16, 2025 | 7 p.m.
Hunger Action Pro Rodeo
Presented by CommonSpirit Health.
CommonSpirit and National Western are dedicated to creating and supporting food security initiatives to improve food access, food availability, and food usage in our communities.
During the Hunger Action Rodeo, CommonSpirit and National Western will make a donation to of $20,000 to Nourish Colorado. Nourish Colorado works to ensure equitable access to nourishing foods for all Coloradans.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 19, 2025 | 2 pm
MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo
Celebrate the history and heritage of America’s black cowboy by honoring the legacy of Bill Pickett and his influence on Black Western Heritage.
The special MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo will showcase top cowboys and cowgirls competing in all your favorite pro rodeo events including bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, mutton bustin', ladies’ steer un-decorating, and many more.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 20, 2025 | 6 pm
Military Appreciation Rodeo
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Join us for a very special pro rodeo dedicated to appreciating the active-duty and retired servicemen and women from all branches of service. Military Appreciation Night presented by Lifetime Windows honors the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces. Make sure to wear your red, white & blue!
Special military ticket discounts are available at the box office.
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 21, 2025 | 7 p.m.
In Rodeo Mutton Bustin'
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One of the National Western’s most popular events, Mutton Bustin’, features children ages 5-7 and under 55 pounds riding sheep out of a chute and into the arena!
Location: Denver Coliseum
Date: January 2025