Welcome to the College National Finals Rodeo!

CNFR 2026 Position Draw and additional information.

CNFR 2026 Position Draw
CNFR 2026 Order of Events

CNFR 2026 Results

Results will be updated as they are available. Follow this Link to the Standings Page.

CNFR Tonight

View our new livestream pre-event show at https://www.collegerodeotv.com

Live Television Coverage on ESPN+

Your guide for streaming the CNFR 2026 – CLICK HERE

All performances of the CNFR starting Tuesday through Saturday, June 16-20th, 2026, will air on ESPN+.

ESPN+ is available by using the ESPN app, and also available on your computer.

Download the ESPN App from the App Store or Google Play.

To view on your computer, go to ESPN.com, click on ‘WATCH’ scroll down to ‘CHANNELS’, Select College Rodeo.
You may need to register to watch, using your cable or satellite provider sign in. Many cable and satellite companies include it with your plan. Please click link for information and instructions.

These live broadcasts will also be available to watch for 30 days after the CNFR on the ESPN app.

Additionally, the CNFR telecast production team will be producing two – 1 hour programs to air on ESPNU, Wednesday, August 19th at 8pm and 9pm Eastern time. These shows will also re-air on Thursday, August 20th at 1pm and 2pm Eastern time. All on ESPNU.

The CNFR telecast team would like to thank our corporate partners: Cinch Jeans & Shirts, Wyoming Division of Tourism, VisitCasper, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Prescott Frontier Days, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Wyo Sports Ranch, Cactus Saddlery, & Resistol.

2026 CNFR Schedule

From the CINCH style show to nightly performances…check out all of the activities associated with the 2026 CNFR. A list of CNFR performances is available below or click here to see the full 2026 CNFR Schedule.

Growth of College Rodeo Leads to Reorganization

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association board of directors voted to divide the Southwest Region during the College National Finals Rodeo. More details at collegerodeo.com.

College Rodeo events are happening year-round.

Regional Rodeos are now taking place. For schedule and more information please head on over to the College Rodeo main site.
http://www.collegerodeo.com

Live Television Coverage on ESPN.

The College National Finals Rodeo is expanding live television coverage on ESPN. All performances of the CNFR—Tuesday through Saturday will air on ESPN3. ESPN3 is available by using the ESPN App. Download the ESPN App from the App Store or Google Play. ESPN3 is also available on your computer. To view ESPN3 on a computer: Go to ESPN.com, click on ‘WATCH’, scroll down to ‘CHANNELS’, Select ESPN3 and click on “College Rodeo”. CNFR performances will stream live and replay the following day.

Watching ESPN3 is easy using iOS, AppleTV, Andoid, Chromcast, Roku, Kindle Fire, Fire TV, and Xbox. You may need to register to watch, using your cable or satellite provider sign in.

Additionally, the CNFR telecast production team will be producing two programs to air later in the summer on ESPNU. These programs will feature interviews, premier action from Casper, Wyoming, and the crowing of the CNFR champions.

The CNFR telecast team would like to thank our corporate partners: Cinch Jeans & Shirts, Wyoming Division of Tourism, VisitCasper, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Platinum Performance, Cactus Saddlery, and Ram Rodeo.

Champions are made in Casper.

For twenty eight years, the College National Finals Rodeo has made its home and legacy in Casper, Wyoming. Nowhere else in the world can you find the most elite college athletes and animals going head to head in the dirt, competing to be crowned the best. More than a rodeo, CNFR is a celebration of our western tradition and athletic excellence that once you’ve experienced, you’ll never forget.

The CNFR is the best of the best in college rodeo. It is where the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association crowns individual event champions in saddle bronc riding, bare back riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying. National team championships are also awarded to both men’s and women’s teams. Over 400 cowboys and cowgirls from over 100 universities and colleges compete in Casper each year. Contestants compete all year in one of the NIRA’s 12 regions for a chance to rope or ride at the CNFR.

The top three students in each event, and top two men’s and women’s teams from the NIRA’s 12 regions will qualify for the CNFR.

Tradeshow at the Ford Wyoming Center

Get to the Ford Wyoming Center early for each CNFR performance and dive into the excitement of our tradeshow! You’ll find a wide array of vendors offering everything from western hats and clothing to unique leatherworks, jewelry, belt buckles, and more. It’s the perfect place to explore and shop for some truly authentic western gear and accessories.

Best of all, admission to the tradeshow is included with your performance ticket. Doors open at 12 pm for Sunday’s Bulls, Broncs & Breakaways, 6:30 am for Monday & Tuesday morning Slack rounds, and 5:30 pm for nightly performances from Tuesday through Saturday. Don’t miss out—arrive early, shop around, and get into the spirit before the rodeo begins!

The Mercantile at the WYO Sports Ranch

Open 11:00 am to 7:00 pm each day from June 14 to 17, 2026.
The WYO Complex is proud to bring The Mercantile — your Wyoming Trade Show — to the College National Finals Rodeo in 2026!

The WYO Sports Ranch, located in the parking lot of the Ford Wyoming Center, will be transformed into The Mercantile, a trade show with up to 200 exhibitors covering over 130,000 square feet. The WYO Sports Ranch facility is owned by a 501(c)3 non-profit, the WYO Complex, whose mission is to provide Wyoming and the surrounding community a unique, state-of-the-art facility for competition, training, and special events, while emphasizing the importance of physical and mental health and promoting an active lifestyle for our youth.

The Mercantile was created as an annual fundraiser for the WYO Sports Ranch. Dollars raised from the trade show will help contribute to the operations of the facility. All booth rental fees at The Mercantile are a donation to WYO Complex!

CINCH Style Show

The Annual NIRA Fashion Show, Luncheon, Live Auction, & Silent Auction
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:30am – 1:00pm
Held at the Ramkota Hotel ~ 800 N. Poplar ~ Casper, WY 82601
Presented by: Cinch
Ticket available at the door.
All proceeds raised go to the NIRA foundation, supporting student scholarships, injured athlete relief, historical preservation, and the RAWHIDE (Rodeo Athletes on Wellness) Fund promoting positive choices.

Preferred and Partner Hotels

We encourage fans of the CNFR to patronize our Preferred and Partner Hotels.

Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center
Holiday Inn Casper- East Medical Center
Quality Inn & Suites Casper
Hampton Inn & Suites Casper
Courtyard by Marriott Casper
Best Western Downtown Casper Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Casper
Residence Inn by Marriott Casper
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Casper
Candlewood Suites Casper
Sleep Inn & Suites
Super 8 by Wyndham Casper West by the River
Comfort Inn Evansville-Casper

Additional hotel, camping, and RV locations can be found at VisitCasper.com.

Casper, Wyoming

Casper is home to iconic landscapes waiting to be explored, touchable history waiting to be experienced, amazing food waiting to be devoured, and endless things to do around every corner.

Looking for a place to eat, stay or play while visiting Casper for the CNFR? Check out VisitCasper.com to help make your trip unforgettable.

Camera Policy

To protect the integrity of the CNFR, NIRA and Ford Wyoming Center, professional camera equipment, including lenses over 50 mm, tripods and monopods will not be allowed during any competition. Professional photography and videography is only permitted at the CNFR by credentialed media.