The NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is where the top professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls in the U.S., Canada and Mexico compete to be named PRCA Circuit Champions. There's bragging rights in play and mega prize money to win. Watching PRORODEO live and in person is like no other pro sport experience. Come to Colorado Springs, Colorado July 14-18 — this is where you belong!
All performances start with the Pikes Peak or Bust Range Rider Pivots precision riding group, and the Pikes Peak Rangerettes drill team, followed by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit. Events take place in this order:
Plus we’ll have fan-favorite Mutton Bustin’! After the show, head on over to the Coors Roadhouse Saloon for live music, dancing and plenty of cold Coors (ages 21 & up only, valid ID required).
Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., grounds open at 4:00 p.m. with plenty of fun in our Fan Zone, vendor booths for shopping, and places to grab a bite to eat and something to drink.
Matinee performances begin at 12:30 p.m., grounds open at 10:00 a.m. also with plenty of fun in our Fan Zone, vendor booths for shopping, and places to grab a bite to eat and something to drink.
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 on July 16, stick around and enjoy a FREE drone show celebrating America 250/Colorado 150, from Brightflight Drone Shows. The drone show will take place following the Thursday performance ONLY.
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
