The 2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) Rodeo was not lacking for buzz on social media. From the elimination of slack rounds and a new qualification format to lower payouts and more, it seems CFD has been the hot topic for the past few weeks.
Opinions and issues aside, we do not want to let that overshadow the winners of one of the biggest Playoffs rodeos of the season. As we enter crunch time of the professional rodeo season, with just over two months remaining, Playoffs Tour points are a key focus for many athletes.
If an athlete has entered a Playoffs rodeo and needs to turn out for any reason, they not only lose the points they could have potentially earned at that rodeo but will also have points deducted from their standings…