The 2026 Reno Rodeo is scheduled for June 18-27 at the Nevada State Fairgrounds. This PRCA-sanctioned event runs for 10 days and includes professional competition in bareback, team roping, saddle bronc, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, women's barrel racing, and bull riding.
Weather at Reno
Wind Advisory in effect — Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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2026 Event Schedule
The rodeo competition begins on Thursday, June 18, with the Xtreme Bulls event. The Xtreme Bulls tour is the only officially sanctioned bull riding tour of the PRCA. The Reno Rodeo Kick-off Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m.
The annual Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive precedes the event. This drive moves 300 head of Corriente steers 100 miles from Doyle, California, to the Reno fairgrounds.
The carnival, operated by Davis Shows Northwest, is located in front of the Outdoor Arena. Carnival hours are:
- Weekdays: 4 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: Noon
Purchasing Tickets
The Reno Rodeo Association warns against using third-party ticket outlets, which may mark up prices by as much as 400 percent. Management designates specific channels for legitimate ticket sales.
Fans have three primary options for purchasing tickets:
- In person: Visit the Lawlor Events Center ticket office. This method avoids service fees and handling charges.
- Online: Use the official Reno Rodeo website or the authorized ticket portal, mynevadatickets.com.
- Phone: Call 1-800-325-7328.
If performances are not sold out, tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Nevada State Fairgrounds on the day of the event.
Travel and Access
Traffic volume increases in Reno during the 10-day event. If traveling from the west, monitor I-80 road conditions for potential delays near the summit. If approaching from the north or south, check US-395 road conditions for current traffic status.
Visitors traveling from the Lake Tahoe basin should verify US-50 road conditions or SR-431 Mt Rose road conditions before departure, as these routes serve as primary corridors into the Reno area.
Cameras on the drive into Reno.
The Reno Rodeo is a non-profit organization supported by more than 900 volunteers. The event also maintains the Reno Rodeo Foundation, which organizes the annual Denim Drive to provide clothing for children in 14 Northern Nevada counties.