Mark your calendar for July 8-12; that’s when 250 of the top talent in professional rodeo — PRORODEO Champions from the U.S. and Canadian Circuits, plus National Champs from Mexico — will be in town to compete in the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Payouts are over $1 million, so plan on saddling up to get to the Norris Penrose Event Center (which just happens to offer one of the best backdrops in the U.S.!) The contestants are in it to win it!

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Where grit meets grace

Rodeo is more than a sport; it’s a way of life that is on full display at the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. It’s where cowboys’ and cowgirls’ dreams take flight, and the past meets the present, through old stories that come alive … as new ones are written. Cowboys and cowgirls are businesspeople and athletes; hard working, tough, tenacious American folk heroes. They are passionate and persistent, full of heart and hustle. You will want to see them test their limits as they strive to become legends. Among the events: Bareback Riding, Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Barrel Racing, and Bull Riding.

Fun for the whole family!

Rodeo entertainment includes Announcers Boyd Polhamus and Garrett Yerigan, Barrel Man Johnny “Backflip” Dudley, Clown Allan Dessel, Bullfighters Cody Emerson and Erick Schwindt, the precision riding skills of the Pikes Peak Range Rider Pivots & Rangerettes, and the bucking bulls and broncs! This year’s Girl of the West, Emma Considine, will also be appearing, promoting the “Western way of life,” as she does at all public appearances as the Rodeo’s ambassador. A Colorado Springs native, Considine is deeply involved in the Rodeo community, with a number of honors under her belt (buckle!). She graduated from Village High School and is studying business marketing at the University of Wyoming. Her favorite activities are always outdoors and range from skiing to rafting and trail riding.

Considine joins a long line of Girls making history.

Evening performances Tuesday through Saturday, matinee performances Friday and Saturday! Here’s a sneak peek at the schedule:

Tuesday Evening, July 8, 2025 — U.S. Army SMDC & MDA Night, Sponsored by Trace3 Government

Wednesday Evening, July 9, 2025 — Fort Carson/4th Infantry Division Night, Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual

Thursday Evening, July 10, 2025 — First Responders & 302nd Airlift Wing Night, Sponsored by UCHealth

Friday Matinee, July 11, 2025 — Guard/Reserve Units and Educators, Sponsored by KeyBank

Friday Evening, July 11, 2025 — Space Night, Sponsored by KBR

Saturday Matinee, July 12, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Academy, Sponsored by USAA

Saturday Evening, July 12, 2025—NORAD/USNORTHCOM Night, Sponsored by Lockheed Martin

Grounds open at 10 a.m. for the matinee performances and 4 p.m. for the evening performances. Come early; there’s lots to do before the Rodeo action starts! You can even come hungry; meals, snacks and drinks are available. Remember to check out the PPOBR Fan Zone, too! It offers attractions and activities that include pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting and goat roping, as well as the mutton bustin’ prelims for kids and the Beer & Wine Corral for adults. When the Rodeo wraps up, there’ll be live music and dancing awaiting your fancy footwork in the Coors Roadhouse Saloon. You can make a day and night of it!

Take a piece of the Rodeo home with you!

Vendors will be in the Fan Zone and also on the North and South sides of the arena selling authentic Western wear, hats, souvenirs and toys.

Support local military and their families

The Colorado Springs community cheers on the Rodeo and the recipients of its proceeds — local military and their families. Our town is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, NORAD/USNORTHCOM, U.S. SPACECOM, Schriever Space Force Base, Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson, and proud to support veterans and active military, grateful for their sacrifices to keep us safe.

Words of thanks

The all-volunteer Board of Directors, and hundreds of volunteers, along with the many sponsors who help make the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo what it is also have the gratitude of the Colorado Springs community.This year’s top sponsors include Big R; Black Rifle Coffee Company; Cactus Saddlery; Cinch Jeans & Shirts; City of Colorado Springs; Lodging & Auto Rental Tax (LART); The Cowboy Channel; Justin SportsMedicine Team; KBR; Las Vegas Events; Montana Silversmiths; Perkins Motors (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM); Pikes Peak Harley-Davidson; Polaris; Priefert; Summit Catering and Wagner/CAT.

Tickets are available online NOW

Visit PikesPeakorBust.org today to get your ticket(s) direct from the source! If this year is like others, tickets will sell out. Everyone is invited to the 2025 NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo — from first-timers to annual attendees and everyone in-between!

Premier and Standard parking lots require valid passes; get yours at checkout when purchasing tickets online. There will also be a cash lot (first-come, first-served), as well as a free park-and-ride shuttle, for your convenience. With limited parking, it’s in your best interest to take advantage of the shuttle and avoid the lines!

Get ready for a rootin’, tootin’ good time at the NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Visit www.pikespeakorbust.org/ to learn more!