Join us in January 9-24, 2027
Rodeo contestants, welcome to the 121st National Western Stock Show! Host to Colorado vs the World, Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, PBR Denver Chute Out, and PRCA Pro Rodeo Tournament for a total of 29 rodeos.
Colorado vs the World Rodeo
Enter Online:
Enter using our digital Entry Form. Rules & Contestant Agreement can be found above the form.
Qualifying Rodeos:
- World Team:
- Ft. Worth, TX
- Rapid City, SD
- San Angelo, TX
- Austin, TX
- Houston, TX
- Calgary, AB, CA
- Cheyenne, WY
- Dodge City, KS
- Colorado Team:
- National Western Stock Show Denver, CO Champion
- Elizabeth, CO
- Greeley, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Estes Park, CO
- Loveland, CO
- Pueblo, CO
- Wild Card
Pro Rodeo Qualifying Events
Timed Event Qualifier:
December 21-22, 2024 | Cinch Arena, Events Center | 1515 E. 47th Avenue, Denver, Colorado
Barrel Qualifier
January 3-4, 2025 | Cinch Arena, Events Center | 1515 E. 47th Avenue, Denver, Colorado
Check-In: – All contestants must check in with the rodeo secretary’s office (labeled “Show Managers Office”), located in the Event Center Paddock Bricks.
Parking: Parking of contestant’s vehicles and horse trailers must be in area designated by the National Western Stock Show parking lot operator.
- Contestants with trailers will enter the grounds through “Gate 7” off of Brighton Blvd.
- Gate 7 is on the left side of Brighton Blvd. when heading North past the Events Center. It is before the road curves at the light rail station.
- Contestants without trailers may park in parking lot “A”, near the front of the Events Center on 47th
Health Papers & Stalling: All stalls will be available to contestants at $20 per night (includes one bag of shavings)
- All horses must have proof of current Coggins test and current health papers.
- Health papers must be checked prior to unloading horses.
Format: The National Western Stock Show Rodeo will consist of a total of 80 contestants– 40 from pre-determined rankings and 40 from the qualifiers. The qualifiers will have two go-rounds.
- Total of 40 qualifying contestants per event:
- The top ten from the first go-round (plus splits)
- The top ten from the second go-round that have not already qualified from the first go-round (plus splits)
- The remaining positions (not to exceed 40) will be filled from the fastest times in the average of go-round 1 and go-round 2.
Know Before You Go!
Colorado vs. The World
Contestants should plan to check in no later than two hours prior to the start of their performance. Parking is available in the contestant parking lot located on the west side of the Denver Coliseum, with access off 47th Avenue. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided in the Cowboy Hospitality area throughout the event. There will not be a pre-competition meeting.
For tie-breaking procedures, lucky chip numbers will be drawn at the check-in trailer. Day sheets showing draws and positions can be provided for Colorado vs. The World. Advancement information will be communicated following each performance. Final results and check pick-up instructions are still to be determined and will be provided once finalized.
National Western Stock Show Rodeo
Contestants should check in two hours before the start of their performance. Each contestant will receive one ticket and one companion pass. Parking is available in the contestant parking lot located on the west side of the Denver Coliseum, with access off 47th Avenue.
Helpers are required to possess a current PRCA or WPRA card for insurance purposes. Hospitality information will be provided to contestants upon arrival.