2026 CMU Rodeo - April 17, 2026

Saddle up and move on out before the dust settles to the 2026 Northwestern Mutual Maverick Stampede Rodeo presented by Coorstek. This year is back and better than ever! We are proud to announce that we have been voted “Rodeo of the Year” for 5 consecutive years, and this year’s event promises to raise the bar with even more thrilling rodeo action, first class food and drink vendors, and an exclusive VIP tent featuring complimentary food service and a private cash bar, thanks to Builder’s FirstSource.

College contestants from all over the United States and Canada compete for one of the last opportunities of the season to earn points towards their national rankings in hopes for a College National Finals Qualification.

General Admission tickets are $20, while children 10 and under get in free.

All students, staff, and faculty get 1 complimentary ticket with their digital ID thanks to our Ticket Sponsor, Alpine Bank!

VIP Tickets are on sale now but limited, so get them while they last because they will sell out!

Gates open at 5pm, and the rodeo starts at 6pm at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, 2785 US-50

If you have any questions about the event or have issues getting your ticket, please contact Coach Branden Edwards: bedwards@coloradomesa.edu.