Rodeo is a competitive sport involving a series of riding and roping contests derived from the working skills of the American cowboy. It is usually broken down into two categories: timed events and rough stock events. The rodeo is fun and exciting for fans and athletes!
The Stockyards Championship Rodeo is held in the historic Cowtown Coliseum, home of the world’s first indoor rodeo. Our rodeo features timed events such as tie-down roping, breakaway roping, team roping and barrel racing. We also offer the excitement of rough stock events like bull riding, bronc riding, bareback and ranch saddle bronc riding. We are the world’s only year-round rodeo. Rodeos are held every Friday and Saturday night.
Doors: 6:00 pm Event Start: 7:30 pm
Matinee Rodeo - Doors: 12:00 pm Event Start: 1:30 pm
Run Time: 2 HOURS (Order subject to change depending on entries)
Events within the Rodeo:
Bull Riding (1st Section)
Tie-Down Roping
Bareback Riding
Saddle Bronc Riding
Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding
Breakaway Roping
Team Roping
Ladies Barrel Racing
Bull Riding (2nd Section)
Year- round event every THURSDAY night! PBR STOCKYARDS SHOWCASE! PBR (Professional bull riding) has rapidly transformed one of the fastest-growing sports in America into a worldwide phenomenon. Capitalizing on the popularity of bull riding around the world, and the growing appeal of cowboy values, the PBR has attracted many homegrown and international athletes who aspire to compete in the world’s elite bull riding competition.
Doors: 6:00 pm Event Start: 7:30 pm
Run Time: 2 HOURS (Order subject to change depending on entries)
Ultimate Bull Fighting is an adrenaline-fueled, high-intensity rodeo sport that showcases the agility and daring of skilled athletes. Unlike traditional bullfighting, where the goal is to avoid the bull's horns, freestyle bullfighting emphasizes close quarters maneuvering and choreographed evasion. Competitors showcase their athleticism by performing acrobatic leaps, spins, and rapid changes in direction, all while evading the bull's charges. It's a thrilling spectacle that requires a unique blend of courage, agility, and quick thinking, as the bullfighter aims to outwit the bull in the arena.
Doors: 1:00 pm Event Start: 2:30 pm
Run Time: 1.5 HOURS (Order subject to change depending on entries)
Yes! We are an indoor rodeo with cool air conditiong.
Our STOCKYARDS CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO is about 2 hours.
DOORS 6:00 pm EVENT 7:30 - 9:30.
Matinee rodeo. Doors open at Noon and the the matinee is 1:30 to about 3:30.
MAIN EVENT - 2 HOURS (Order subject to change depending on entries)
Bull Riding (1st Section)
Tie-Down Roping
Bareback Riding
Saddle Bronc Riding
Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding
Breakaway Roping
Team Roping
Ladies Barrel Racing
Bull Riding (2nd Section)
Thursday nights PBR STOCKYARDS SHOWCASE is bull riding only and lasts for 2 hours. Doors at 6:00PM and event from 7:30 to 9:30.
Sunday afternoon's ULTIMATE BULLFIGHTERS is American Freestyle Bullfighting and lasts about an hour and a half. Doors at 1PM and event from 2:30 to 4.
Yes, the Stockyards Rodeo prides itself on being a fun and exciting place for families to enjoy their time together.
We have the Calf & Mutton scrambles for the kids to participate in during the rodeo each night.
Some events may vary.
The Calf or Mutton Scramble is open to kids ages 4 to 12.
HOW DO I SIGN UP? FREE signs-up will be at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the main entrance. Parents or guardians must be present to sign a waiver and receive a wristband for their child to wear in the arena.
WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? Every Friday or Saturday night during our regular Stockyards Championship Rodeo. The events start around 8:30 and the announcer will call for the kids with either the yellow or red wristbands to enter the arena.
WHAT ARE THE RULES? The Calf or Mutton (sheep) are released in the arena, darting every direction while the kids scramble to catch the animal, and take the ribbon from its neck. The first to do so is declared a winner and will receive a prize.
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We do recommend that you purchase tickets in advance in case of a sold out show.
Skip the line! Buy online at our events page, or download the Mobile App. All tickets will be sent as digital tickets on your Mobile app. Please download the app before you arrive to avoid lines. A link to download the app will be in your receipt email. Watch the video for more information.
ALL ticket purchases are non-refundable.
Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office in front of the Coliseum.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Visit our Box office page for tips and suggestions with online issues. Or visit AXS Help Center
Read MoreWe honor the following credit cards: VISA, MC, AMEX, and DISC. We currently do not take CASH at the box office or concessions.
YES!
There are two bars located on the main floor, one bar at the top of Rancher's Reserve, and a bar at on the northwest and northeast end of the arena.
We sell beer, seltzers, wine, hard liquor, frozen margaritas and soft drinks
No pets of any kind are allowed into the Coliseum, with the exception of dogs that are recognized as service animals.
According to the ADA, “Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities”. Dogs whose sole function are to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
ADA- title ii, title iii – www.ADA.gov
The Cowtown Coliseum broke ground in 1907 and was completed in 1908 after only 88 working days, at a cost of $250,000. Looking at the size of the Coliseum in person, you will see the massive architectural undertaking that occurred in that short a time frame.
No cameras of any kind is allowed
If interested in shooting photography onsite, please email our Asst. Marketing Manager Sheridan smears@cowtowncoliseum.com
Below is a selection of Hotels with walk distance of Cowtown Coliseum, located in the Fort Worth Stockyards
Hotel Drover
Address: 200 Mule Alley Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Phone: (817) 755-5557
Hyatt Place Fort Worth/Historic Stockyards
Address: 132 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Phone: (817) 626-6000
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth Historic Stockyards
Address: 2537 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Phone: (817) 624-1112
Stockyards Hotel
Address: 109 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Phone: (817) 625-6427
SpringHill Suites
Address: 2315 North Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas, USA, 76164
Phone: (682) 255-5100
There is plenty of parking in the Stockyards within walking distance of Cowtown Coliseum.
For a map and information on pricing please visit fortworthstockyards.com/parking/
For other parking information you can also visit Fort Worth Parking.
Click Here For Map & DetailsNo bags larger than 14”x14”x6” or that are hard-sided.
If you’re a contestant a larger bag is accepted.
No weapons of any kind are permitted, including guns, mace, knives, sharp objects, bats, clubs, tasers, etc.
Absolutely! Head to fortworthstockyards.com.
There is a NO REFUND policy for ALL events at Cowtown Coliseum. No full or partial refund is allowed. The only exception for a refund is when an event is cancelled by Cowtown Coliseum. If an event is cancelled, you will receive a refund at your original point of sale.
To receive any of our discounted tickets, coupons or special offers the customer must ask for the discount at the time of purchase. We cannot apply the discount or coupon retroactively. No partial refunds will be given after the transaction is completed. This includes purchases made online, any discount codes must be entered at the time of purchase.
AXS.COM is the only authorized seller of tickets at Cowtown Coliseum; if you purchased your tickets through a third-party resale site, you would need to contact that company directly for a refund or other ticket issue. Check your original receipt and/or bank statement to see where you purchased tickets from.
If you cannot attend and event and there is still time you can relist your tickets for sale using the AXS Mobile ID app.
Starting October 10, 2024, tickets purchased with any promotional code or at a discounted rate cannot be resold. This policy applies to tickets purchased with Visit Fort Worth, BOGO, Free Kid Friday, or any other promotional code we may have listed. Also included are Bronze Star Kid, Bronze Star Senior discounted tickets, and Group Sale discounted tickets.
Tickets purchased before October 10, 2024, that are already listed for resale can continue to be resold. No refunds will be provided for any ticket purchase.