The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Name: The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
Start: 2026-07-14
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Norris Penrose Event Center

July 14 - 18, 2026

Saddle up for five days of cowboy fun!

Get ready to Rodeo with four performances of invitational championship rodeo and a finals championship Shoot Out on Saturday night.

About the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Rodeo Information

Event Schedule

Parade

Mutton Bustin'

Fan Zone

About the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

The best ProRodeo cowboys and cowgirls from the U.S., Canadian Circuits and National Champs from Mexico are coming to Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 14 - 18, 2026. With over $1 million in payouts, they'll be riding to win. Experience a full lineup of events, including Bareback Riding, Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding, as well as fan-favorite Mutton Bustin’.

The speed, the excitement...there's no better place to be than the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo!

A woman in a denim outfit on a gray and white horse barrel racing at a rodeo in Colorado Springs

Rodeo Information

When

Mark your calendars! The fun runs from Tuesday, July 14, through Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Catch evening performances Tuesday through Saturday, with additional matinee shows on Friday and Saturday. For matinees, the grounds open at 10:00 a.m. and shows start at 12:00 p.m. For evening shows, grounds open at 4:00 p.m. and shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Location

It all goes down at the Norris Penrose Event Center at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs, CO.

Arrive early to beat the peak crowds and enjoy plenty to see and do before the Rodeo, including vendors, food, drinks and more.

Tickets

Tickets are available here.

More Information

A bronc rider in the area on a horse at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.

Event Schedule

Tuesday Evening, July 14, 2026

U.S. Army SMDC & MDA Night Sponsored by Omni Federal

Wednesday Evening, July 15, 2026

Fort Carson/4th Infantry Division Night Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual

Thursday Evening, July 16, 2026

First Responders & 302nd Airlift Wing Night Sponsored by UCHealth

Immediately following the Thursday evening performance, stick around and enjoy a free drone show celebrating America 250/Colorado 150, from Brightflight Drone Shows.

Friday Matinee, July 17, 2026

Military Family Day & 10th Special Forces Group Sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.

Friday Evening, July 17, 2026

Space Night Sponsored by KBR

Saturday Matinee, July 18, 2026

U.S. Air Force Academy Sponsored by USAA

Saturday Evening, July 18, 2026

NORAD/USNORTHCOM Night Sponsored by Lockheed Martin

Pikes Peak or Bust Parade

Looking for more Western fun? Before the rodeo officially begins, check out the Pikes Peak or Bust Parade on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in downtown Colorado Springs. The fun begins at 9:45 a.m., with the parade officially kicking off at 11:00 a.m at S Tejon St & Pikes Peak Ave.

Learn More about the Pikes Peak or Bust Parade

A cowboy rides a tan horse around a barrel during the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Mutton Bustin’

Kids aged 4–9 and weighing 50 lbs or less can participate in this crowd-favorite event; no pre-registration required! Preliminaries kick off at 4:00 p.m. during Tuesday–Saturday evening shows and at 10:00 a.m. for Friday and Saturday matinees. Rides cost $20 per try, and finalists from each performance are invited into the main arena. Helmets and vests are provided; all you need to bring is the completed waiver and the fee.