San Diego Rodeo returns to Petco Park 2026

Will there be a rodeo at Petco Park in 2026? Yes. Great news if you love rodeos and if you are not the horse. The rodeo will be returning to Petco Park January 16-18, 2026.

2026 Rodeo Details

Many of the sport’s most talented cowboys will be returning to participate for a prize pool of more than $500,000. Details are coming soon. For now watch RodeoSD.com. Dates: Friday, January 16, 2026 to Sunday, January 18, 2026. The three-day family-friendly event will feature 12 contestants in each Rodeo event. View Rodeo Schedule to see the latest information so far. View Rodeo Schedule »

Food & Drink

Select concessions will be available for purchase each day of the event. No outside food or beverages are allowed in. No water bottles.

Parking

Check prices and options for nearby rodeo parking:
Friday | Saturday | Sunday Always a good idea to read about our favorite lots in the Petco Park Parking Guide.

Hotels Near San Diego Rodeo

Stay the night at one of these recommended hotels nearby.

Rodeo Layout and Seating Chart

The infield baseball diamond will become the arena. Sections 101-116 will have the closest view of the action. Behind the infield on the 3rd base side are on-field suites. Behind 1st base is the VIP area. The Warm Up area is in left field in fron of the bullpen and sections 126-134 (even).

Rodeos in San Diego

This is Petco Park's third rodeo, and San Diego is no stranger to hosting rodeos. Poway recently hosted its 50th annual rodeo and Ramona held its 44th annual event in August, a world-class PRCA rodeo. In East County, the Lakeside Rodeo features barrel racing, steer wrestling, roping competitions and more.

Rodeo Bag Policy

Read up on the new bag rules on purses and backpacks.

Protests and Opposition

Many animal advocates have organized asking the mayor and event organizers to cancel the rodeo, most recently filing a lawsuit.

About C5 Rodeo Company

Providing services to events at over 40 locations worldwide, C5 Rodeo Co. is recognized in the world of rodeo for their innovative approach to rodeo production and award-winning world-class stock. Home to one of the largest bucking horse suppliers in North America, C5 Rodeo operates out of Lac La Biche, Alberta and Helena, Montana, which span just over 12,000 acres combined.

About Outriders Present

Outriders Presents produces rodeo and independent country music events across Montana and California, with one such Southern California show including Wild Horses Festival with Zach Bryan, Trampled By Turtles and more at Petco Park.