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Live Television Coverage on ESPN+
June 9, 2026

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.
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CNFR 2026 Position Draw
June 7, 2026

CNFR 2026 Position Draw is now live. Head on over to CNFR.com for information, schedule, and results.
Growth of College Rodeo Leads to Reorganization
June 21, 2025

CASPER, Wyo. (June 21, 2025) --- For the past four years, membership numbers in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) have seen steady growth.

The NIRA started as a non-profit organization in 1949 and defined three geographical regions to govern a student-led board. By 1972 the organization had grown to 10 regions. For over 30 years now, the members ...
CNFR 2025 Results
June 15, 2025

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