
Reno Rodeo


Bull Riding
Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United StatesUnlike the other rough stock contestants, bull riders are not required to spur. No wonder. It's usually impressive enough just to remain seated for eight seconds on an animal that may weigh more than a ton and is as quick as he is big. Upper body control and strong legs are essential to riding bulls.

Mutton Bustin’
Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United States2026 Mutton Bustin' Applications for 2026 Reno Rodeo Mutton Bustin' will open in early 2026. Mamas, if you don't want your babies to grow up to be cowboys, you best keep them away from Mutton Bustin'. Sure, it looks innocent enough, but does anybody really know how many cowboys got their first real taste of

Tailgate and Nightly Viewing Party
Reno Livestock Events Center Indoor Arena 1350 North Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United StatesExperience the Reno Rodeo like never before with new nightly viewing parties in the Reno Livestock Events Center Indoor Arena, happening June 18–27 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is included with the $10 grounds fee—there are no additional charges to enjoy the viewing parties. Grounds tickets can be purchased at the gates nightly. Catch

Carnival
Rodeo Grounds 1350 N Wells Ave, Reno, NV, United StatesNote: The carnival opens at 4 pm every day except Saturday and Sunday. It opens at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Wristbands will be available at Scolaris, any Nevada State Bank location and the Reno Rodeo Ticket Office. The prices of the wristbands will be $33 each in advance. If you are not attending

Xtreme Bull Riding
Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United StatesThe Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Reno Rodeo are proud to bring you Xtreme Bulls. This Xtreme Bull Riding Tour stop features 40 of the world's best professional bull riders and 40 of the best bulls in the country. With pyrotechnics, Xtreme action, rock and roll, eight seconds of the best pro bull

Bareback
Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United StatesA bareback rider begins his ride with his feet placed above the break of the horse's shoulder: If the cowboy's feet are not in the correct position when the horse hits the ground on its first jump out of the chute, the cowboy has failed to "mark out" the horse properly and is disqualified. Throughout

Saddle Bronc
Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United StatesModel spurring action begins with the rider's feet far forward on the bronc's point of shoulder, sweeping to the back of the saddle, or "cantle," as the horse bucks. The rider then snaps his feet back to the horse's neck a split second before the animal's front feet hit the ground. Other factors considered in

Steer Wrestling
Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United StatesThe steer wrestler on horseback starts behind a barrier and begins his chase after the steer has been given a head start. If the bulldogger leaves too soon and breaks the barrier, he receives a 10-second penalty. The steer wrestler is assisted by a hazer, another cowboy on horseback tasked with keeping the steer running

Team Roping
Reno Livestock Event Center Outdoor Arena 1350 N Wells Avenue, Reno, NV, United StatesTeam Roping is as its name implies: Rodeo's only true Team event! HEADING: If a team roping header isn't quick, you won't find him at the Reno Rodeo. Headers need quickness like brain surgeons need medical training. To win money at the most professional rodeos, team roping headers must accomplish a myriad of duties in