Every summer, the Biggest Little City in the World transforms into cowboy country as thousands of rodeo fans pour into northern Nevada for one of the most exciting western events in the nation. The 2026 Reno Rodeo returns June 18 through June 27 at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, bringing ten unforgettable days filled with championship rodeo action, live entertainment, western tradition, carnival fun, and nonstop nightlife.
For more than a century, the Reno Rodeo has been one of the most respected and celebrated rodeos in the country. Known as the “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West,” this iconic Nevada tradition attracts top professional cowboys and cowgirls from across the United States, all competing for massive payouts, championship titles, and the honor of winning in Reno. What started in 1919 as a local rodeo has grown into one of the largest PRCA-sanctioned rodeos in the nation, drawing more than 140,000 spectators each year.
But the Reno Rodeo is about much more than competition. It is a full western celebration where families, friends, tourists, and lifelong rodeo lovers gather to experience the energy, excitement, and spirit of the American West…